Western Corridor Safari Area in Serengeti National Park - Tanzania

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Exploring the Western Corridor of Serengeti National Park

The Grumeti and Mbalageti rivers are vital to the region, sustaining extensive riverine forests before they eventually merge with Lake Victoria. The river area also features several minor mountain ranges. This portion of the park is visually stunning and is home to a diverse array of resident wildlife year-round.

The crossings’ peak visitor season occurs from May to July, aligning with the Great Migration as it traverses the Western Corridor en route to the north. While the Grumeti River crossing may not be as renowned as the Mara River crossing to the north, it offers equally thrilling spectacles with the added benefit of fewer tourists at the crossings. The Grumeti River presents the first major challenge for the migrating herds.

Game drives and rivers in this region offer exceptional opportunities for predator sightings, including lions, leopards, and hyenas.

The Western Corridor’s narrow strip of land is flatter compared to the northern sections south of Serengeti National Park. It boasts a more humid and densely vegetated environment than the southern plains. The typical vegetation here is a park-like woodland interspersed with open grasslands and dense clusters of whistling thorn (Vachellia drepanolobium).

Wildlife Viewing in the Western Corridor

Year-round wildlife viewing in the Western Corridor remains consistently rewarding. In addition to the large mammals, the Western Corridor is a haven for bird watching enthusiasts, with numerous bird species inhabiting the area. The broken savannah south of the Grumeti River supports substantial populations of resident wildlife, including giraffes, wildebeests, elephants, zebras, lions, and other typical plains animals. The less-frequented open grasslands north of the grumeti river, are prime territory for cheetahs. During the Great Migration season, from June to October, Serengeti balloon safaris provide a unique perspective of the landscape.

Accommodation in the Western Corridor

Tourist activity in the Western Corridor is relatively low due to the limited number of small lodges and camps, with mobile safaris rarely venturing far from Seronera. The Western Corridor also features a few exclusive luxury lodges and camps that offer premium services and amenities. However, during the Great Migration period from May to July, several mobile camps set up in the area.