Back to Wildlife & SafariGrumeti Game Reserve
Overview & Highlights
Grumeti Game Reserve is an ultra-exclusive 140,000-acre (350,000-acre Singita Grumeti concession) private wilderness bordering the Western Corridor of the Serengeti National Park. Established in 1994 and restored through one of Africa's most visionary conservation partnerships with the Grumeti Fund, the reserve protects the vital western path of the Great Migration. Every May to July, hundreds of thousands of wildebeest and zebras thunder across its rolling acacia savannahs to cross the crocodile-filled pools of the Grumeti River. Because it is a private reserve, guests enjoy privileges prohibited in national parks: off-road predator tracking, spotlight night game drives, guided walking safaris, horseback safaris, and world-renowned Singita lodges.
Highlights & Key Activities
- Dramatic wildebeest and zebra crossings of the Grumeti River (May to July)
- Off-road tracking of big cats (lions, leopards, cheetahs) and nocturnal wildlife on night drives
- Horseback safaris across the Sasakwa plains alongside giraffes and zebras
- Black-and-white colobus monkeys in the towering fig trees along the Grumeti River
What We Love
- Total privacy across 350,000 acres bordering the Western Serengeti
- Front-row seat to the May–July Great Migration Grumeti River crossings without crowds
- Off-road driving, night game drives, walking safaris, and equestrian safaris permitted
- Thriving resident wildlife year-round, including colobus monkeys in riverine gallery forests
- Pioneering eastern black rhino reintroduction and anti-poaching conservation
Keep in Mind
- Among the highest-priced luxury safari concessions in Africa
- Restricted exclusively to guests staying at lodges inside the concession
Best Things to Do in Grumeti Game Reserve
Off-Road & Night Game Drives
Follow leopards, lions, aardvarks, bushbabies, and civets off-track and after dark with infrared spotlights.
Horseback & Walking Safaris
Ride thoroughbred safari horses across open plains or walk with armed trackers along the Grumeti ridges.
Grumeti Fund Conservation & Canine Unit Visit
Meet the conservation biologists and anti-poaching teams protecting the Western Serengeti corridor.
Wildlife & Birds
Wildlife Highlights
- Great Migration herds of 1.5M wildebeest and 250,000 zebras passing through in May–July
- High resident densities of lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, and topi year-round
- Reintroduced eastern black rhinos and riverine black-and-white colobus monkeys
Animal Abundance Index
Lion
AbundantLeopard
AbundantCheetah
CommonElephant
AbundantBlack Rhino
OccasionalWhite Rhino
NoneBuffalo
AbundantZebra
AbundantWildebeest
AbundantHippo
AbundantGiraffe
NoneSpotted Hyena
NoneAfrican Wild Dog
NoneColobus Monkeys
CommonBird Watching
400+ SpeciesRiverine fig forests and open grasslands harbor Ross's turacos, martial eagles, and grey-crested helmetshrikes.
Best Time & Climate
May to July is unbeatable for the Great Migration crossing the Grumeti River, while July to October delivers exceptional resident big-cat and plains-game viewing.
☀️ Dry Season
June to October — Peak migration crossings (Jun–Jul) and superb resident predator action.
🌧️ Wet Season
November to May — Lush emerald plains, newborn antelopes, and dramatic skies.
Monthly Visitor Guide
Temperate highland savannah climate with warm sunny days (26–29°C) and crisp evenings.
Climate Chart (Temperature & Rainfall)
Getting There
Direct daily scheduled flights from Arusha, Kilimanjaro, or Zanzibar land at Singita Sasakwa Airstrip.
Driving Routes Matrix
| Route From | Distance (km) | Est. Time | Road Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Serengeti (Seronera) | 85 km | 2 hrs | Gravel safari road along the Western Corridor |
✈️ Air Travel & Local Airstrips
Daily scheduled flights (Grumeti Air, Coastal Aviation, Auric Air) from Arusha (ARK) and Kilimanjaro (JRO).
Safety, Malaria & Guidelines
Operational Advisory
Always obey local safety parameters, environmental codes of conduct, and instructions from park rangers or guides.
Grumeti is one of the most securely patrolled conservation areas in Africa, with dedicated K9 and ranger units and expert private guides.
🦟 Malaria & Health Advisory
Malaria is present in most wildlife reserves in Tanzania. It is strongly recommended to consult a travel clinic for antimalarial prescription. Use mosquito repellent containing DEET and wear light-colored, long-sleeved clothes in the evening.
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TripAdvisor Traveler Reviews
Traveler reviews:
1. 'Singita Sasakwa and Faru Faru in the Grumeti Reserve redefined luxury safari. Having an entire Grumeti River wildebeest crossing completely to ourselves without another vehicle in sight was priceless.' (Rating: 5/5, Date: June 2026)
2. 'Night drives where we spotted a serval, civet, and hunting leopards, plus seeing eastern black rhinos reintroduced to the reserve — simply world-class.' (Rating: 5/5, Date: August 2026).
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