Grumeti Serengeti Luxury Tented Camp

Serengeti National Park, Tanzania

(Grumeti River Camp is situated in a remote valley in the Western corridor of the Serengeti National Park, just 50 Kilometers (31 Miles) East of Lake Victoria – Africa's Largest Lake. The nearest urban centre is Bunda town, which lies about 60 Kilometers to the north west of the Camp. Flying time from Arusha Airport to Grumeti Airstrip is 50 Minutes from where you will be transferred by road to the camp – approximately 5-10 minutes.

By road, you drive north – westwards through the Serengeti along the Arusha – Musoma road on a journey of 450 km 6 – 7 hours. Grumeti River Camp is about 93 Kilometers West of Seronera Lodge)

Grumeti River Camp Serengeti National Park, Tanzania

Grumeti Serengeti Tented Camp, Tanzania

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Grumeti River Camp; Grumeti Serengeti Tented Camp is a luxury safari tented camp located in a remote valley in the western corridor of the Serengeti National Park Tanzania, just 50 kilometers (31 miles) east of Lake Victoria - Africa's largest lake.

Flanked by two hillsides, this flamboyant exclusive camp overlooks a by-water of the Grumeti River and offers a comfortable haven to experience the truly wild pulse of Africa.

Grumeti Serengeti Tented Camp is nestled in a remote, untouched area of the western corridor of the Serengeti; on the by-waters of the Grumeti River, the riverine trees surrounding the camp are home to the black and white Columbus monkey and a large variety of birds, although located in a quiet secluded valley this area is very much alive with hippos and crocodiles.

By day and night, Grumeti Serengeti Tented Camp guides drive guests into the savannah woodlands and open Serengeti plains bursting with great concentrations of wildlife. Alongside herds of wildebeest, zebra, gazelle, giraffe, and eland, this region boasts some of the highest densities of cheetah in Africa, huge prides of lion, and solitary leopards.

At Grumeti Serengeti Tented Camp you will feel privileged by your return to a more natural world. Grumeti River Camp spacious tents are a delight enveloping their guests in luxury accommodation each equipped with a viewing deck, and en-suite hand basin, private bathroom and a shower open to the starlit sky.

There is also a plunge pool on the banks of the river and a spacious deck from which you can enjoy sundowners. At night, the Grumeti River Camp buildings and paths are magically lit by flaming torches and lamps. The Grumeti Camp use of local materials and colorful décor creates a playful and vibrant, yet very African safari style.

Guests cannot help but gain an appreciation of this area and surrounding landscape as you become part of Africa. Every year during Africa's Annual Wildebeest Migration, hundreds of thousands of wildebeest, zebra and other herbivores cross the Grumeti River, risking the jaws of some of the largest crocodiles on earth.

Grumeti River Camp Non-Residents Accommodation Rates

Non-Residents Accommodation Prices Per Night Includes: Accommodation + Soft drinks, House Wines, Local brand Spirits and Beers + Teas and Coffees and Laundry

Notes

* Packed Lunch 20 US Dollars

* Additional Lunch 40 US Dollars

* Private Safari Vehicle 450 per day

* Children Aged 0 – 2 years Free of charge in a cot. Subject to cot availability

* Children Aged 6 - 16 years, sharing with 1 or 2 adults 50% of the full adult rate

* Serengeti National Park fees for 4 Years and younger Free of charge

* Serengeti National Park Park fees for 16 years and older 60 US Dollars per person per 24 hours

* Serengeti National Park Park fees for 5 Years – 15 Years 20 US Dollars per person per 24 hours

* Children Aged 3 – 5 years, sharing with 1 or 2 adults Free of charge. Subject to triple room availability
* Children Aged 6 – 16 years in own room 1st child pays full adult rate; 2nd and 3rd child pays 50% of full adult rate. Maximum 3 children per room

* Children are classified as such if they are 16 years and younger. The recommended age for children traveling to our lodges is 8 years and older

Grumeti Serengeti Tented Camp Non-Residents Accommodation Rates Include:

* Laundry

* Teas and coffees

* Three meals daily

* Emergency medical evacuation insurance

* Accommodation at Grumeti River Lodge

* Soft drinks, House wines, local brand spirits and beers

Grumeti Serengeti Tented Camp Non-Residents Accommodation Rates Exclude:

* Gratuity

* Telephone Calls

* Safari Shop purchases

* Crater conservancy Fees

* Scheduled Safari activities

* Refreshments on game drive

* Transfers not stipulated above

* Champagne, cognacs, fine wines, premium brand spirits and cigars

Grumeti Serengeti River Camp Transfer Rates

Grumeti River Camp Residents Accommodation Rates

Residents Accommodation Prices Per Night Includes: Accommodation + Soft drinks, House Wines, Local brand Spirits and Beers + Teas and Coffees and Laundry

Notes

* Packed Lunch 20 US Dollars

* Additional Lunch 40 US Dollars

* Private Safari Vehicle 450 per day

* Children Aged 0 – 2 years Free of charge in a cot. Subject to cot availability

* Children Aged 6 - 16 years, sharing with 1 or 2 adults 50% of the full adult rate

* Serengeti National Park fees for 4 Years and younger Free of charge

* Serengeti National Park Park fees for 16 years and older 60 US Dollars per person per 24 hours

* Serengeti National Park Park fees for 5 Years – 15 Years 20 US Dollars per person per 24 hours

* Children Aged 3 – 5 years, sharing with 1 or 2 adults Free of charge. Subject to triple room availability
* Children Aged 6 – 16 years in own room 1st child pays full adult rate; 2nd and 3rd child pays 50% of full adult rate. Maximum 3 children per room

* Children are classified as such if they are 16 years and younger. The recommended age for children traveling to our lodges is 8 years and older

Grumeti Serengeti Tented Camp Non-Residents Accommodation Rates Include:

* Laundry

* Teas and coffees

* Three meals daily

* Emergency medical evacuation insurance

* Accommodation at Grumeti River Lodge

* Soft drinks, House wines, local brand spirits and beers

Grumeti Serengeti Tented Camp Non-Residents Accommodation Rates Exclude:

* Gratuity

* Telephone Calls

* Safari Shop purchases

* Crater conservancy Fees

* Scheduled Safari activities

* Refreshments on game drive

* Transfers not stipulated above

* Champagne, cognacs, fine wines, premium brand spirits and cigars

Grumeti Serengeti Tented Camp Activities

Hot Air Ballooning

Price Per Person : 550 US Dollars

Lake Victoria Full Day Trip

This full-day trip to the shores of Lake Victoria promises a combination of wildlife adventures, sightseeing, fishing thrills and cultural insight. A morning game drives through the Serengeti takes guests to the park gate. From here, it is a 20-minute drive to the lake shore, with the option to stop and learn about the work of the &Beyond Foundation at Lukungu Primary School.

On arrival at Lake Victoria, guests can choose to set off on a fishing safari excursion in a traditional canoe, pay a visit to the traditional doctor, clap along to the rhythm as the villagers perform a local dance or simply admire the magnificent landscapes.

A picnic lunch is served on the lake shore before guests set off on their return journey. Minimum of 2 guests and minimum one months notice required.

Price Per Vehicle : 350 US Dollars | Click Here

Grumeti Serengeti Tented Camp

Grumeti Serengeti Tented Camp has large pods of hippo that grunt from their watery hideaway below the camp and black-and-white Colobus monkeys live in Grumeti's bird-filled riverine trees. At night, the nocturnal orchestra of owls and bush babies is punctuated by the primeval sounds of lion and hyena.

The utter luxury and superb standard of accommodation found at the Grumeti Serengeti Tented Camp often seems a little odd when you think about where you are - right in the middle of one of the world's most famous remaining regions of wilderness.

Nevertheless, there it is - ten spacious, comfortable and opulently decorated safari tented camps with en suite bathrooms complete with hot and cold running water. Each beautifully set out banda has a huge double bed, and a private balcony with wonderfully comfortable chairs into which you can sink after a day's game driving in the beautiful Western Corridor.

The Grumeti Serengeti Tented Camp lies on a bend of a tributary of the Grumeti River, and the resulting small pool is often filled with hippos and crocodiles. The well-stocked bar and restaurant deck overlook the pool, as does the swimming pool, so you can relax and let the wildlife come to you!

The theme of Grumeti Serengeti Tented Camp is very elegant yet unusual; the massive large safari tents with extravagant bright colors of the chaise lounge or accessories found throughout the Grumeti Serengeti Tented Camp complement the dark handcrafted furnishings, the tents are furnished with large dramatic beds styled to resemble a regal crown.

The tents are built on the banks of the river and in the evenings hippos can stroll near the tents to feed. This is quite an adventure for some people.

From Grumeti River Camp, you can enjoy some of the world's largest crocodile enjoying the watery carpets of lilies of the Grumeti River Tributary.

Documentaries on crocodiles have been filmed from Grumeti River Camp. The best time to overnight at Grumeti River Camp is from June to early August when the resident animals have the company of the migratory wildebeest and zebras.

Grumeti Serengeti Tented Camp Dining

Grumeti River Camp communal areas are again made in wood and stone and this includes the dining area which has a central open fire and outdoor pizza oven to incite a healthy appetite and spend nights under the Serengeti skies. Nearby, the pool is cool, clear and well-tended.

Safari guests at Grumeti can enjoy flamboyant tents under thatch. The vibrancy of kente cloth and local sculptured furnishings bring the excitement and romance of Africa to life.

Grumeti River Camp provides for a very intimate, avant-garde and romantic safari experience, this combined with wonderful dinners under the stars and lively nights with grazing hippos and roaring lions creates, in our opinion, one of the finest tented lodges in Tanzania.

Grumeti Serengeti Tented Camp Safaris
Grumeti River Camp is usually incorporated into African Spice Safaris flying safaris in and drive-back itineraries at the beginning of your Tanzania safari. You will most likely be arriving via the nearby Grumeti Airstrip on your regional flight departing from the Arusha Airport.

A night or two at the beginning of your safari is a superb way to kick off your adventure before traveling to other areas of the Serengeti and onwards to the Crater and the other great Parks of Northern Tanzania. From Grumeti River Camp, it is about a 2-hour drive east to the Seronera Valley of the Central Serengeti.

The main road to Seronera follows the Grumeti River through the Musabi plains and all the way into the Central Serengeti. Grumeti River Camp is renowned for its stylish, vibrantly African designed tented suites set along the banks of a by water of the Grumeti River, offering exceptional crocodile and hippo viewing.

Accommodations at Grumeti River Camp consist of a main lodge area set on the banks of a small hippo pool and 10 sleeping tents generously spaced throughout the property to ensure privacy. All 10 tents are furnished with 1 double bed, which can be converted to 2 twin beds upon request. Unfortunately, no triples are available.

Grumeti Serengeti Tented Camp Accommodation

Grumeti River Camp tents are all built on a raised stone platform and encased under a wooden thatched roof. There is a small private deck in front of each tent with safari chairs and lounge chairs. The interiors are quite eclectic and feature vibrant African fabrics.

Upon entering your tent, you are greeted by a colorful and oversized bed with a spectacular headboard. Just in front of your bed are two bright cushioned chairs and a small coffee table with 3 jars of tasty hard candy. Immediately behind the bed is a single washbasin with electrical outlets where you can charge your batteries.

To the left and right of the washbasin are two separate wooden doors that lead to the shower and toilet. The toilet is completely enclosed while the beautiful alfresco shower is open under the stars. Please note that the generator is turned off each night at 10.30PM.

Grumeti River Camp main guest areas are just as impressive as your room and consist of a lounge, domed bar, game-viewing deck and inside and outside dining areas. The lounge overlooks a lush tributary of the Grumeti River containing approximately 20 resident hippos.

During your stay at Grumeti River Camp, make sure to set aside an hour or two to watch these entertaining animals. There is even a small ornate plunge pool from which you can lounge in and watch the hippos down below doing the same.

Grumeti River Camp service is unbeatable. There is a team of 34 staff (accommodating a maximum of 20 guests) that will go out of their way to make sure your stay is completely enjoyable. They really are a friendly bunch and their pleasant and engaging personalities are certainly one of the highlights of a stay here.

During the night, the surrounding area comes alive with the sounds of hippos grunting, lions roaring or a hyenas calling. Hippos are mainly nocturnal grazers and it is quite common that you will hear them grazing next to your tent during the night.

Grumeti River Camp has no fences around and because the camp resides in a low-lying area and next to Grumeti River, many animals freely move through the camp during the night.

For obvious safety reason, it is imperative that you do not walk around unescorted during the night. There will be a safety briefing upon arrival and someone will be waiting outside your tent each evening to escort you to and from dinner.

Grumeti River Camp features the following;

* 10 Spacious Safari Tents with ceiling fans

* Expansive Game viewing deck

* Boma (outdoor dining area)

* All with en suite bathrooms

* Sparkling plunge pool

* African crafts shop

* Funky guest areas

Grumeti River Camp meals are delicious. Wake up calls are taken the night before and coffee or tea and biscuits are delivered to your tent in the morning at the predetermined time. Breakfast boxes can be arranged for early morning game drives or you can enjoy breakfast on the outside patio.

Breakfast consists of a mixed buffet with orders taken for eggs, omelets, bacon, toast, pancakes etc. The buffet consists of yogurt, nuts, cereal, breads, fruit and juice. Similarly to breakfast, you have your choice of dinning in for lunch or enjoying a lunch box if you plan a full day adventure game drive.

The lunch boxes at Grumeti River Camp are noteworthy as they are among the tastiest you will encounter on your safari. Lunches are usually served on the open lawn in

'front of the Grumeti River.

Booking & Reservations for Grumeti Serengeti Luxury Tented Camp located in a remote valley in the western corridor of the Serengeti National Park, Tanzania

Booking Office Tel: + 254 (0) 20 2437871

Mobile : + 254 721242711

Email: [email protected]