Superb seasonal mobile camp that aims to be at the heart of the wildebeest migration on the Grumeti River
Guide Price: From: $450 To: $740
Nomad's Western Corridor Seasonal Camp is the best place to catch the wildebeest migration in the Western Serengeti. This small, exclusive tented camp sets up in the Western Corridor in the months of June and July (although exact timings depend on the weather that year). This is the time when the migration comes off the southern plains and heads through the central and western Serengeti on it's way north.
The Grumeti River flows through the western corridor and it's this, and the immense crocodiles that it contains, that present a formidable barrier to the herds. Even if the river is fairly low the animals are not safe. Drawn to the river in search of water, they run a substantial risk of finding a crocodile in their drink. Crocs and wildebeest aside, the western corridor is an interesting area and one that contains good game and bird life year round. The safari camp caters for only 16 people at a time and you'll have a private vehicle and safari guide as standard throughout your stay. This luxury mobile safari camp moves seasonally around the Serengeti ecosystem shadowing the Serengeti wildebeest migration. Serengeti Safari Camp caters for up to eight people at a time with one of Nomad Tanzania's excellent private vehicle and safari guides as standard.
The camp not only offers one of the best chances of finding the wildebeest migration away from the crowds, but is also superbly comfortable with first class food. It's also one of the best ways to access to some remote and little visited areas of the Serengeti ecosystem that are well out of reach of the permanent safari lodges. The small crew of Tanzanians who run the operation are friendly and efficient and look after your every need down to the smallest detail. In cold months you'll even find a hot water bottle in your bed when you turn in.
It's worth mentioning that camps (any camps not just this one) and game drives in this area can suffer from occasional tsetse issues. This varies hugely and in our opinion is definitely not a reason to miss out either the area or the camp, but we think it's helpful to flag up the issue and do ask us for any latest updates if you're concerned.
While the camp is shared by a maximum of 16 guests at one time, each group, whether you're a couple or a larger group, have a private vehicle and guide throughout the safari. This means you have full flexibility in planning your safari activities with your guide to suit yourselves. Nomad supply lavish picnics to be taken on all-day game drives, so you can choose to stay out all day some times, and return to camp for a lazy lunch and siesta on others.
The game viewing was wonderful at Serengeti and we were amazed by what we saw – on the final evening drive a leopard in a tree came down as he heard the distress call of a dik dik being attacked by a cobra - The leopard was going for the cobra but darkness fell and we had to return to camp so never knew the outcome!
CJ December 2011
We had a terrific time. Observing animals all day is really, really fun. The guides were fantastic and we met great people all around.
ATL Aug 2008
We have now returned from our wonderful holiday in Tanzania and would like to thank Natural High Safaris for the excellent organization of this safari. Everything worked like a treat, there were always people to meet us on arrival in each stop and everything that we had read and been told about at each place, was as described.
C & L H Feb 2010
8 tent seasonal camp with guaranteed private car & guide
From: 450 To: 740
Superb seasonal mobile camp that aims to be at the heart of the wildebeest migration on the Grumeti River
price includes accommodation, food, drinks, laundry, activities and transfers.
The Western Corridor is the hotspot in late June and July as the wildebeest migration rolls into town, but it also retains a sizeable resident population of wildebeest - and good general game viewing - year round. This is a funnel shaped piece of land running from the Central Serengeti west to the park boundary near the shore of Lake Victoria. It's an interesting and beautiful area, particularly when you leave the main road - and the Peugot 504 taxis - behind. Read more?
Tanzania safaris rival a safari any other country in Africa in terms of sheer wilderness, formidable landscapes and volume of wildlife. At Natural High, we have travelled all over the country, worked in some of its best Tanzania safari camps and lodges and flown all over as bush pilots so we feel qualified to venture such opinions. Read more?
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