8-Day Grumeti River Crossings · Western Corridor Migration
Follow the Great Migration to the remote western corridor and Grumeti River for a raw, off-the-beaten-path wildlife adventure.
TOUR OVERVIEW
A dedicated eight-day migration safari taking you off the beaten track to the Western Serengeti's corridor and the Grumeti River region. Bypassing luxury lodge frills, this mid-range safari focuses on the raw wildlife movement, featuring close encounters with huge lion prides, wildebeest crossings, and scenic drives, staying at authentic tented camps and lodges.
A dedicated eight-day migration safari taking you off the beaten track to the Western Serengeti’s corridor and the Grumeti River region.
KEY EXPERIENCES
Tour Highlights
DAILY SCHEDULE
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 01Arrival in Arusha
Arrival in Arusha
Met at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transferred to your comfortable Arusha hotel. Meet your safari guide in the evening for a tour briefing.
Day 02Arusha to Central Serengeti
Arusha to Central Serengeti
Enjoy a scenic drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area highlands and descend onto the endless Serengeti plains. Afternoon game drive in the Seronera Valley.
Day 03Full Day in Central Serengeti
Full Day in Central Serengeti
A full day of game drives in the Seronera area. We focus on tracking the resident lion prides, leopard territories, and cheetah families.
Day 04Central Serengeti to Western Corridor
Central Serengeti to Western Corridor
Game drive en route towards the Western Corridor. Track migrating herds moving towards the Grumeti River. Settle into your camp in the western corridor.
Day 05Full Day in Western Serengeti (Grumeti)
Full Day in Western Serengeti (Grumeti)
Track the Great Migration along the Grumeti River. Search for crossings, huge crocodiles, and resident prides of lions in this quieter, wilder part of the park.
Day 06Western Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highlands
Western Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highlands
A final game drive in the western corridor, then travel up to the forested highlands of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Day 07Ngorongoro Crater Floor Safari
Ngorongoro Crater Floor Safari
Descend 600m into the crater for a half-day Big Five safari. After a picnic lunch by the hippo pool, drive back to Karatu.
Day 08Karatu to Arusha & Departure
Karatu to Arusha & Departure
Return to Arusha for a farewell lunch, then transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your departure flight.
What's Included
- •All airport transfers in Tanzania
- •Private 4x4 safari cruiser and professional guide
- •All park entrance fees and crater service fee
- •Comfortable mid-range tented camp and lodge accommodations
- •All meals during the safari
- •Mineral water during game drives
- •Flying Doctor emergency evacuation insurance
Not Included
- •International flights to and from Tanzania
- •Tanzania visa fees
- •Travel insurance
- •Tips for guides and lodge staff
- •Personal expenses
