In Tanzania the Serengeti National Park forms part of a huge conservation area, encompassing the adjacent Ngorongoro Conservation Area, well as the Masai Mara in neighbouring Kenya. With no fences or man-made barriers, huge numbers of wildlife move freely throughout this area, constantly recreating an ageless natural cycle. The magnificent Serengeti is famed for its vast tree-less grasslands allowing for excellent wildlife sightings. The Park boasts 35 species of plains-dwelling game and prolific birdlife.

Grumeti Serengeti Tented Camp is set in the remote reaches of the Park, on a bywater of the Grumeti River, known for its wildebeest crossings and enormous Nile crocodiles. Tucked into a strip of riverine forest, guests thrill to the antics of spectacular pied colobus monkeys (found nowhere else in the Serengeti) and enjoy nocturnal serenades by orchestras of owls and bushbabies.

Every year between June and July, Africa’s annual Great Migration passes through Grumeti, and hundreds upon thousands of wildebeest, zebra and other herbivores cross the Grumeti River, risking the jaws of some of Africa’s largest crocodiles.

At Grumeti Serengeti Tented Camp age is truly just a number! Young or old, this vibrant and rejuvenating haven charms all guests with its warm welcome and dramatic setting.

Nestled among tall evergreen trees on the water’s edge, Grumeti Serengeti Tented Camp offers a wild and remote experience in the thick of the animal action.

Step into a blaze of colour in one of only ten flamboyant tents tucked under shady palm frond roofs. Bright, whimsical interiors welcome and invigorate. Vibrant surprises await at every step, from the beaded curtains in the guest areas to the intricate mosaic surfaces of the table tops.

Riotous colours spread through the guest areas, where bright decks open onto the riverfront. Intimate spaces with orange, yellow and green cushions refresh and renew and guests watch the river inhabitants from the vantage point of the lodge pool. As night descends, camp buildings and paths are magically lit by flaming torches and lamps.

Accommodation at Grumeti Serengeti Tented Camp is on a full board basis, and includes all meals, as well as drinks and snacks while on game drives.

Breakfast begins with platters of fruit and cheese followed by a selection of hot breakfast dishes. Choose from eggs, oats, waffles or a number of other options. If you prefer, you can take a packed breakfast and prolong your morning game drive.

Lunch is served on colourful decks overlooking the river.

Dinner is prepared over traditional fires, jikos or in outdoor ovens. Relax around a blazing fire in the boma and discuss the adventures of the day, and listen to the night time sounds of Africa, before heading back to your comfortable tented suite.

The Serengeti and the adjacent Masai Mara in Kenya are best known for the annual Great Migration, when almost two million animals move in a massed throng across the plains and woodlands. This dramatic event is triggered by annual rainfall patterns that determine the availability of grazing. Tens of thousands of animals follow the seasonal rains, fording both the Grumeti and Mara Rivers in their search for fresh pastures, giving birth to their young en route. While wildebeest make up the great majority of the migrating masses, thousands of zebra, eland and Thomson’s gazelle join in the seemingly endless columns of wildlife.

Temperatures are generally pleasant in the Serengeti, rarely rising above 32°C/90°F or falling below 10°C/50°F. September, October and January are the warmest months, while July is usually the coolest. Rainfall is seasonal, with short spring showers taking place in November and December, and dramatic afternoon thundershowers from March to May. Grumeti Serengeti Tented Camp is set on the banks of a permanent oxbow pan formed by an overflow of the Grumeti River. The surface of the pan itself is cloaked with a vivid green layer of water lettuce, shading resident hippo from the intense African sun and providing ideal foraging conditions for wading birds.

Large parts of the western corridor are dominated by woodland, a favoured grazing habitat for giraffe, impala, dik-dik and elephant. The most commonly found trees here are various species of thorny acacia, which attract Grant’s gazelle, olive baboon and vervet monkey, while tiny, wide-eyed bushbabies feed on the sweet and sticky sap after dark. Birds are especially abundant in these woodlands, where safe nesting sites can be found. Islands of granite outcrops in the central and southern Serengeti provide homes for communities of rock and bush hyrax, as well as agile klipspringer. Lion and leopard are also commonly found seeking shade among the boulders.

At Grumeti Serengeti Tented Camp, it is our passion to share our knowledge and understanding of the Serengeti and its inhabitants with our guests. Our highly trained guides will do their utmost to delight our guests on daily adventures:

Twice daily game drives - explore the endless plains of the Serengeti on early morning and late afternoon / evening game drives in an open 4x4 safari vehicle. Morning game drives begin as the sun is rising and the nocturnal predators are ending their nightly hunts. In the late afternoon, sit in the midst of antelope, buffalo and elephant as they make their way down to the river, either singly or in herds, for a last, refreshing drink. When the Great Migration moves through the Grumeti area, game drives will concentrate on the massed herds and the various carnivores that accompany them.

Other activities on offer: Bush banquets, massages and private safaris.

Please enquire about frequently available special offers and packages.

Included in accommodation:

• Accommodation
• Three meals daily
• Soft drinks, house wines, local brand spirits and beers
• Teas and coffees
• Refreshments on game drives
• Laundry
• Scheduled safari activities
• Emergency medical evacuation insurance
• Transfers from the Grumeti airstrip to Grumeti River Camp.

Please note:

• Grumeti Serengeti Tented Camp e will be closed annually in April.
• National park fees are not included in the above mentioned rates - these are charged per 24-hour period.
• All pricing is indicative and subject to exchange rate fluctuations.