The Western corridor/sector of Serengeti stretches about 100km following the course of the famous Grumeti River as it flows westwards pouring into the largest lake in Africa, Lake Victoria.
This remote part of Serengeti National Park is defined and supported by 2 rivers; Grumeti River famed by the river crossing of the migrant animals during the great migration and Mbalageti River.
They support lush green Riverine forests in the Western region which is also characterized by open savanna grasslands, woodlands, floodplains and beautiful rolling hills.
The different inhabitants are home to the corridor’s year-round residents like the giraffes, elephants, Nile crocodiles, hippos, kongoni antelopes and colobus monkeys.
During the Great Migration, expect to see in huge numbers of wildebeests, gazelles, zebras, antelopes, lions, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas and more.
Best time to visit
The best time to be in the Western sector is May through to July. During this time, the Great migration is in this part of the Serengeti national park. A chance of catching the migration at the river crossing on Grumeti River.
Outside of that period of the migration, you can still visit the Western sector as it is home to its variety of resident wildlife. Large numbers of predators including Nile crocodiles in the Grumeti River, leopards, cheetahs, lions and hyenas that thrive on the herbivores that are in abundance in this area. The area also teems with giraffes, buffalos and elephants.
Activities to do in the Western Sector
Game drive
Get out there and explore the diverse wildlife in the Western corridor and Grumeti aera of Serengeti. There are many great game viewing opportunities in this area of the park.
Hot air ballooning
Experience the wilderness from a whole different angle (360) and elevation. Watch the wildlife and the different landscapes just as the birds of the plains view them. An amazing experience. It is advisable to book your ballooning safari in advance.
Guided walking safaris
Grumeti game reserve is one of the few places in the Serengeti area where you can take part in this wilderness walking adventure. Get on ground and track down the animals on foot. Learning more about their movements and behaviors and get up close to see the interesting dung beetles.
Maasai Community visit
Get to know about the Maasai’s ways of traditions. Their ways of living near Grumeti Game Reserve and how they protect themselves. Creating ways of preventing invasions from animals into their gardens and homes.
The time the Great Migration is in this area (May-July) is the busiest time in the Western and Grumeti area. So one is advised to book their accommodation in advance. There are a few camps and lodges in this area. Some mobile camps are always set up during the migration.
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