Western Corridor
The Serengeti's quiet western arm, where the Great Migration crosses the Grumeti River.
- Area
- Western Serengeti, towards Lake Victoria
- Best time
- May–July
- Known for
- Grumeti River crossings
- Getting there
- Fly to Grumeti or Kirawira airstrip
Discover Western Corridor
The Western Corridor is the long arm of Serengeti National Park that reaches west towards Lake Victoria, following the Grumeti River through open plains, wooded hills and riverine forest. It is quieter than the central Serengeti, with fewer vehicles and wide views, and from May to July it becomes one of the most exciting places in the park, as the Great Migration moves west and the herds gather to cross the Grumeti.
The Grumeti River Crossings
The Grumeti is narrower than the Mara and its crossings are less famous, but they are just as dramatic: the river is home to some of the largest Nile crocodiles in Africa, which wait for the wildebeest and zebra as they plunge in. Outside the migration months, the Western Corridor still has good resident wildlife, including lions, giraffes, elephants, hippos and colobus monkeys in the riverine forest.
Getting There
Grumeti and Kirawira airstrips have scheduled flights from Arusha and the central Serengeti, and the corridor is about two hours' drive west of Seronera. Many of our guests combine it with the central Serengeti between May and July, when the herds are moving between the two.
Where It Is
Western Corridor on the Map
Why Go
Highlights of Western Corridor
- Grumeti River crossingsWildebeest and zebra crossing past giant Nile crocodiles, May to July.
- Fewer vehiclesA quieter side of the Serengeti, with wide, uncrowded plains.
- Riverine forestColobus monkeys and rich birdlife along the Grumeti.
- Resident wildlifeLions, giraffes, elephants and hippos throughout the year.
Good to Know
Western Corridor FAQs
When is the best time to visit the Western Corridor? +
May to July, when the Great Migration moves west through the corridor and crosses the Grumeti River. The rest of the year is quieter, with good resident wildlife.
How is the Grumeti crossing different from the Mara crossing? +
The Grumeti is narrower and its crossings happen earlier in the year, from about June. It has fewer vehicles than the Mara and some of the largest crocodiles in Africa.
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