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| GRUMETI RIVER CAMP - SERENGETI - TANZANIA |
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Grumeti River Camp lies in the path of the migration, which in a typical year occurs between June and July. The remote Western Corridor of the Serengeti abounds with resident game all year round. The Grumeti River is renowned for its gigantic crocodiles,
Birdlife abounds and birders almost always exceed their sighting targets. Enjoy breathtaking sundowners on Masira Hills. There is an ever-present family of hippos in the river fronting the camp, providing endless entertainment with their antics and grunts. Troops of black and white colobus monkeys are found only in the Grumeti riverine forest and nowhere else in the Serengeti. Excellent Pan African meals are supplied and there is a Dramatic ‘boma.’
Location
&Beyond’s, Grumeti River Camp is set in the western corridor of Tanzania’s magnificent Serengeti National Park on the banks of an oxbow which is formed by an overflow of the Grumeti River. Supporting lush riverine forest, the Grumeti River provides a sharp contrast to the surrounding plains and hosts some of the Serengeti’s more unusual species. The camp is built among tall evergreen trees on the water’s edge. The river is home to families of hippo floating among the carpet of water cabbage, and the birdlife is varied and prolific. The western corridor offers more than just an annual stop-off point for the migration – its colorful topography of hills, rivers and flood-plains provides a year round habitat for a wide variety of the Serengeti’s wildlife.
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Access
A number of scheduled airline services offer daily scheduled flights from Arusha Airport to Grumeti airstrip from where you will be transferred by road to the camp. (Approximately 5-10 minutes)
Accommodation
Ten flamboyant tents under ‘makuti’ (palm frond) canopies. Each of the spacious tents has a furnished deck and en suite bathroom with wash hand basin, separate shower open to the stars and separate w.c. There is an overhead fan and the local sculptured furnishings and vibrant decor bring alive the excitement and romance of Africa.
Guest Areas
The guest areas of this intimate camp include open-fronted sitting and dining areas, a lounge area and domed bar. The interior design is colorful and funky with unusual beaded artifacts. The spacious decks are perfect for sundowners overlooking the river. A dramatic ‘boma’ ensures star-studded romantic dinners. The camp has a rim-flow pool perched on the banks of the river where guests can view hippo at play. The Safari Shop is located at the entrance of the camp.
Activities
Twice daily game drives in open 4x4 safari vehicles in the Serengeti National Park with sunrise and sundowner stops.
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| Number of Tents | 10 |
| Maximum Guests | 20 |
| Children | Yes |
| Triples | 2 (children 16 yrs & younger) |
| Twin beds | All convertible to double |
| Overhead Fans | Yes |
| Mosquito Nets | No (sealed tents) |
| Lodge pool | Yes |
| Bath | No |
| Outdoor Showers | Yes |
| Private w.c | Yes |
| In Room Safe | Yes |
| Telephone | Manager’s office |
| Hairdryers | Yes |
| Laundry Included | Yes |
| Suitable for Disabled Guests | Yes, with assistance |
| Distance Between Rooms | 20m/66ft |
| Check In/Check Out | 12h00/ 10h00 |
| Kosher Food | No |
| Power | 220v AC |
| Private 4x4 safari vehicle | If available, extra cost |
| Childminding | Yes |
| Credit Cards | Visa, MasterCard |
Rainfall:
April/May and November
Temperature:
Generally, temperatures are pleasant, sometimes rising above 32°C/90°F. September, October and January are the warmest months. Temperatures rarely drop below 10°C/50°F. July is usually the coolest month.
Best time to travel:
There is excellent game viewing throughout the year. The best time to see the migration at Grumeti is June and July. These months fall in the dry season.
Malaria:
Grumeti Serengeti Tented Camp is situated in a Malaria area and necessary precautions should be taken.
Children:
Children are welcome. Travel to Tanzania is recommended for children 8 years and older. Regretfully, children 5 years and younger cannot participate in the regular game-drives. Child minders can be booked at an additional cost. Children aged 6 to 11 years are accommodated on game-drives at the lodge manager’s discretion. An extra bed can be arranged for a child 16 years and younger sharing their parents’ tent. No more than two triples in camp at any one time.
Park Fees:
All guests will be charged a National Park Fee of USD 50 per adult per day and USD 10 per child (5 to 15 years of age) per day (subject to change).
Airstrip:
Grumeti Airstrip Coordinates are: S02.09.522 and E034.13.235.
GPS co-ordinates:
S 02°09.479’ E 034°13.151’
Ratio of guests to staff:
1 to 2
Camp closure:
April
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