5 Days Grumeti Predator Safari
5 Days / 4 Nights
Predators Safari
Max 7 People
From $2,400
Lake Manyara – Western Serengeti – Grumeti River
Safari Overview
Track lions, leopards, and cheetahs during the Grumeti river crossing phase. The western corridor offers exceptional predator viewing as herds gather at the Grumeti River.
Your 5-Day Adventure
A breathtaking day-by-day journey navigating Tanzania’s iconic wildlife parks, Lake Manyara National Park, Western Serengeti (Grumeti)
Day 1 Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park
Depart Arusha after breakfast and drive to Lake Manyara National Park. Afternoon game drive in this compact but diverse park. Lake Manyara is famous for its tree-climbing lions — one of the few places in Africa where lions climb trees to escape the heat and insects. The alkaline lake attracts thousands of flamingos, creating a stunning pink spectacle along the shoreline. Look for elephants in the groundwater forest, giraffes browsing the acacia woodlands, and hippos basking in the lake. The park also hosts leopards, though they are rarely seen. Return to your lakeside lodge as the sun sets over the rift valley escarpment
- Lake Manyara Lodges
- Meals: Welcome Dinner (D)
Day 2 Lake Manyara to Western Serengeti (Grumeti)
- ~5 hours drive Distance ⏱️ Full-day scenic transfe
- Lodge inGrumeti Tented Camp
- Meals: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, Dinner (B, L, D)
Day 3 Full Day Grumeti River Crossings
Full day along the Grumeti River monitoring crossing points with bush lunch on the riverbank. The Grumeti River crossing is one of the most dramatic phases of the Great Migration — thousands of wildebeest and zebras must navigate strong currents and massive Nile crocodiles. Your guide will position you at the best vantage points based on herd movements. The crossing can happen at any moment — when it does, the chaos and drama unfold before your eyes. The Grumeti River is home to some of the largest crocodiles in Africa, and the crossings here are intense and often bloody. This is nature at its most unforgiving. Visit multiple crossing points throughout the day as different sections of the herd attempt their crossing.
- Grumeti River Distance ⏱️ Full day game drive
- Grumeti Tented Camp
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (B, L, D)
Day 4 Grumeti Predator Tracking
Morning predator tracking — the Grumeti area is renowned for its high concentration of lions and leopards. The western corridor offers some of the best predator viewing in the Serengeti, with resident lion prides that have learned to hunt the migration herds. Drive through the riverine forests looking for leopards resting in the sausage trees, and scan the open plains for cheetahs on the hunt. The Grumeti River also attracts large numbers of elephants, giraffes, and hippos. Afternoon game drive in a different section of the western corridor, exploring the woodlands and open grasslands. The area is less visited than the central Serengeti, offering a more intimate safari experience. Return to camp for a farewell dinner.
- Western Corridor Distance ⏱️ Full day game drive
- Grumeti Tented Camp
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (B, L, D)
Day 5 Grumeti to Arusha
Wake before dawn for a final game drive along the Grumeti River. The early morning light is magical for photography and the animals are most active at dawn — one last chance to see lions, leopards, or cheetahs in action. Return to camp for breakfast and check-out. Transfer to the Grumeti airstrip for your afternoon flight back to Arusha (available at extra cost), or begin the scenic drive back through the western corridor. Arrive in Arusha by evening. Your safari ends here — but the memories of the Grumeti predator action last forever.
- 5 hours drive or flight Distance ⏱️ Morning game drive and transfer
- Lodging:none
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
SAFARI EXPERIENCE
What's Included & Not Included
What's Included
- All national park & conservation entry fees
- Daily adventurous game drives & guided walks
- Luxury eco-lodge & safari camp accommodations
- Professional English-speaking driver & local guide
- Custom 4x4 safari Jeep with pop-up roof for viewing
- All government taxes, levies, and VAT
- Three fresh, locally-sourced gourmet meals daily
- Unlimited bottled mineral water & soft drinks
What's Excluded
- International flights & regional airfares
- Tips and gratuities for driver/guides & camp staff
- Personal travel insurance & medical expenses
- Visa fees and dynamic entry permits
Pricing & Group Rates
2 – 4 People
5 – 7 People
8 – 99 People