Simbavati Grumeti

Within Tanzania’s renowned northern safari circuit, Simbavati Grumeti is at home on the open plains between the Serengeti National Park and the Grumeti River. It is on these acacia dotted plains that multitudes of wildlife congregate all year round in a game viewing spectacular.

These plains also play host to vast herds of wildebeest, which assemble during their annual migration and move between the north and south of the Serengeti National Park. You may also be lucky enough to see buffalo, giraffe, lion and other wildlife from your tent and the lodge. Revel in daily safari drives, bush walks, breakfast in the bush, spa treatments and night drives.

Several times a week, dinner in the camps is a heartier, campfire-style meal served under the stars in a ‘boma,’ a circular enclosure originally made from branches. The cosy, lantern-lit ambience recalls the early days of safari pioneers.

Tanzanian game drives take place in the early morning and late afternoon when the animals are naturally most active. Your English-speaking guide and local tracker team pool their knowledge, experience and fresh observations to optimise your wildlife sightings. The entire experience is informative and enthralling. The Simbavati Grumeti guide is often a keen photographer and will be conscious and considerate if your mission is to capture sightings on camera. Tune into the sights and sounds of the bush whilst traversing the land and soak it all in whilst you stop for a morning coffee or a sundowner in a beautiful spot.

A bush walk at Simbavati Grumeti is a completely unique way to experience the African bush. Gain a far greater sense of the landscape and how everything is interconnected. Learn about the lesser-known aspects of the bush, up close and personal. Yes, there is always a chance of an encounter with one of the larger wildlife, but this is not the objective of a bush walk. Quiet observation from a safe distance is the order of the day.