Migration Safari Planning

Western Serengeti Grumeti Safari

A seasonal western Serengeti safari centered on the Grumeti corridor. It is timed for migration movement through the west, with riverine habitats, plains game, predators, and quieter areas than the central plains.
Best time to travel - May - Jul
Duration
7 Days
Destinations
Arusha, 
Central Serengeti, 
Western Serengeti, 
Western Serengeti, 
Best Time
May - Jul
Starts / Ends
Arusha / Serengeti
Route Overview

Your Safari Route - Day By Day

•
Arusha
Day 1 — Arrival
•
Central Serengeti
Day 2 · Day 3 — Serengeti Plains
•
Western Serengeti
Day 4 · Day 6 — Grumeti Corridor
•
Western Serengeti
Day 7 — Departure Flight
The Full Itinerary

What To Expect - Each Day

All arrivals, game drives, lodge moves, and departure details mapped throughout.
Day 1

Arrival In Arusha

Arusha
Arrive in Arusha and review the latest movement through the western corridor.
Accommodation
Arusha Coffee Lodge
Meals Included
Dinner
01
Day 2

Arrival In Arusha

Central Serengeti
Fly to the Serengeti and begin game drives across central plains and kopjes.
Meals Included
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
02
Day 3

Arrival In Arusha

Central Serengeti
Spend a full day searching for big cats, plains wildlife, and seasonal herd movement.
Meals Included
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
03
Day 4

Arrival In Arusha

Western Serengeti
Drive west toward the Grumeti corridor, game viewing through changing habitats.
Accommodation
Mbalageti Serengeti
Meals Included
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
04
Day 5

Arrival In Arusha

Western Serengeti
Explore riverine woodland and plains where wildebeest may gather during the westward migration.
Accommodation
Mbalageti Serengeti
Meals Included
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
05
Day 6

Arrival In Arusha

Western Serengeti
Use another day to follow fresh sightings and seasonal routes through the western Serengeti.
Accommodation
Mbalageti Serengeti
Meals Included
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
06
Day 7

Arrival In Arusha

Western Serengeti
Take a final morning drive and fly back toward Arusha.
Accommodation
Departure Day
Meals Included
Breakfast, Lunch
07
Pricing

Tour Pricing & What Is Included

from

$3,900

per person / double occupancy
All bookings and payments are handled directly through our office in Arusha, Tanzania.
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What Is Included

Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof fees
Professional English-speaking safari guide fees
Park fees and conservation fees fees
Accommodation as listed in the itinerary fees
Meals listed each day and bottled water on safari fees

Not Included

International flights and visas
Travel insurance
Premium drinks and personal expenses
Guide and lodge staff gratuities
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Western Serengeti Grumeti Safari

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Day 1

Arusha Coffee Lodge

Day 2

Serengeti Kubu Kubu Camp

Day 3

Serengeti Kubu Kubu Camp

Day 4

Mbalageti Serengeti

Day 5

Mbalageti Serengeti

Day 6

Mbalageti Serengeti

Day 7

Departure Day