Grumeti Serengeti River Lodge - Grumeti Game Reserve

Grumeti Serengeti River Lodge is a hotel near Grumeti Game Reserve.

Location
Grumeti Game Reserve, Northern Tanzania Safari Circuit, Tanzania, East Africa
Coordinates
-2.158138, 34.218117
Elevation
1,200m
Website
https://www.andbeyond.com/our-lodges/africa/tanzania/serengeti-national-park/andbeyond-grumeti-serengeti-river-lodge/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=organic-global-bofu-gmb-listing-grumeti-serengeti-river-lodge
Activities
hotel

PlnrScore: 31/100

Wildlife Near This Lodge

179 species observed within 20 km, 33 mammals, 118 birds.

  • Nile Crocodile (Reptilia, 28 observations)
  • Lion (Mammalia, 21 observations)
  • Common Wildebeest (Mammalia, 16 observations)
  • Maasai Giraffe (Mammalia, 16 observations)
  • Plains Zebra (Mammalia, 15 observations)
  • Common Hippopotamus (Mammalia, 14 observations)
  • Black-headed Heron (Aves, 10 observations)
  • African Savanna Elephant (Mammalia, 10 observations)
  • Rüppell's Griffon (Aves, 10 observations)
  • Olive Baboon (Mammalia, 9 observations)

Best Time to Visit Grumeti Serengeti River Lodge

The best months to visit Grumeti Serengeti River Lodge are June, July, August, based on temperature, rainfall, weather conditions, and wildlife viewing opportunities.

Month-by-Month Safari Conditions

  • January: Good, temperature 22.06°C, rainfall 112.6mm, sunshine 10.7 hrs, humidity 71.7%
  • February: Great, temperature 23°C, rainfall 66.3mm, sunshine 11 hrs, humidity 68.3%
  • March: Great, temperature 23.16°C, rainfall 109.1mm, sunshine 11 hrs, humidity 67.5%
  • April: Good, temperature 22.24°C, rainfall 139.3mm, sunshine 10.4 hrs, humidity 75.3%
  • May: Great, temperature 22.83°C, rainfall 44.2mm, sunshine 10.7 hrs, humidity 65.9%
  • June: Great, temperature 23.57°C, rainfall 5mm, sunshine 10.5 hrs, humidity 49.3%
  • July: Great, temperature 23.53°C, rainfall 3.6mm, sunshine 10.2 hrs, humidity 45%
  • August: Great, temperature 24.06°C, rainfall 11.9mm, sunshine 10.5 hrs, humidity 47.5%
  • September: Great, temperature 24.37°C, rainfall 28.1mm, sunshine 10.6 hrs, humidity 51.8%
  • October: Great, temperature 24.74°C, rainfall 34.1mm, sunshine 10.7 hrs, humidity 54.8%
  • November: Great, temperature 22.99°C, rainfall 121.8mm, sunshine 10.2 hrs, humidity 67.6%
  • December: Great, temperature 22.28°C, rainfall 99.6mm, sunshine 10.7 hrs, humidity 71.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the prime time to witness the Great Migration's Grumeti River crossings from Grumeti Serengeti River Lodge?

The most dramatic Grumeti River crossings typically occur between late May and July, as the wildebeest herds move north through the Grumeti Game Reserve. This period offers exceptional opportunities to see large herds attempting to cross the crocodile-infested river directly from the lodge's vicinity.

What makes the safari experience at Grumeti Serengeti River Lodge unique compared to other Serengeti lodges?

Located within the private Grumeti Game Reserve, the lodge offers exclusive game drives with fewer vehicles and crowds than the main Serengeti National Park. Guests can enjoy off-road driving, walking safaris, and potentially night drives, providing a more intimate and diverse wildlife viewing experience.

What level of luxury and amenities can guests expect during a stay at Grumeti Serengeti River Lodge?

Grumeti Serengeti River Lodge is a high-end luxury property, offering spacious suites with private decks overlooking the Grumeti River, gourmet dining, and personalized service. Stays typically include all meals, beverages, and twice-daily guided safari activities, ensuring a pampered and immersive experience.

Besides the Great Migration, what resident wildlife can I expect to see around Grumeti Serengeti River Lodge throughout the year?

The Grumeti Game Reserve is home to abundant resident wildlife, including large prides of lions, leopards, elephants, and a variety of antelopes like topi and impala. The Grumeti River itself teems with hippos and massive Nile crocodiles, offering excellent year-round viewing opportunities even outside the migration season.

What are the typical travel arrangements for reaching Grumeti Serengeti River Lodge?

Guests usually fly into Tanzania's Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport (ARK), then take a scheduled bush flight directly to the Grumeti Airstrip. From there, it's a short, scenic game drive transfer to the lodge, often arranged as part of an all-inclusive safari package.

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