Northern Circuit -> Serengeti National Park -> Western Corridor

Western Corridor

The Western Corridor is a long section of land stretching out from Seronera in the Serengeti to the western border of the National Park near the eastern shores of Lake Victoria, along the Grumeti River to the Ndabaka Gate. This part of the park is known for its beauty and isolated atmosphere, with some parts extremely inaccessible. The Grumeti River is of course famous for the Grumeti River Crossing, part of the annual migration which takes place every year and involves the suicidal dash across the river of thousands of wildebeest and gazelles, exposing themselves to the very real danger of the crocodiles lying patiently in wait.

The Western Corridor is hemmed in on either side by ranges of gentle hills, the Nyamuma and Simiti Hills, running west to east. The Mbalageti River which runs south of the Grumeti River acts as a drain, keeping areas of the Western Corridor dry out of the rainy season. The plains between the hills host a range of habitats different from the rest of the Serengeti National Park, with small streams joining into the Grumeti and Mbalageti Rivers and black cotton soil instead of lava ash. Black cotton soil becomes easily waterlogged during the rainy season, contributing both to the inaccessibility of parts of the plains and the different range of flora from the volcanic-influenced Serengeti Plains.

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Accommodation

Grumeti River Camp more info ->

 The utter luxury and superb standard of accommodation found at the Grumeti River 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 tented suites 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.

Kirawira Tented Camp more info ->

 Part of the exclusive Serena range of hotels and lodges, Kirawira Camp is a comfortable and well set out option for those who like a little luxury with their wilderness experience! Set high on a bluff overlooking the Ndabaka plains of the Western Corridor, the lodge offers 25 tented bandas, each luxuriously equipped and with their own ensuite bathroom with hot and cold running water. Each tented banda in Kirawira Camp has its own personal valet to attend to the needs of the guests, and each has a private veranda with comfortable seating and a fantastic view.