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Grumeti River Camp

OFFICIAL CATEGORY (Ministry of Tourism Classification): 05*****

An intimate luxurious tented camp overlooking a tributary of the Grumeti River Camp, home to many hippos and crocodiles.

LOCATION: In Serengeti National Park, on the Western corridor... The distance is about 93 kms West of Seronera Lodge, 50 kms East of Lake Victoria, Kms from Arusha, Kms from Manyara and Kms from Ngorongoro. Access is either through flying from Arusha to the Camp airstrip, or driving north westwards through the Serengeti along the Arusha Musoma road on a journey of 450 km (67 hours). The nearest urban centre is Bunda town, which lies about 60 km to the north west of the Camp.

CLIMATE: The temperature is comfortably hot during the day, nights can be chilly. Rains occur between November and May, the heaviest rainfall is normally in April. June to October are dry and windy. September and October are much drier before the November rains.

Hotel Details

NUMBER OF ROOMS: 10 tents.

Room dcor: Set in the shade of leafy branches, the grass thatched tents have cream and ivory interiors with the grand centerpiece being a colorfully adorned bed offset by a wooden headboard. Bright colours are found amongst dark hand carved wooden objects and furnishings.

Room amenities: Ceiling fans and large shower in the private bathroom open to the sky.

Special feature: The camp oozes colour and charm.

FOOD AND BEVERAGE FACILITIES: 

A central dining area and bar constructed out of local materials to create a playful and quirky, yet very African style. Intricate mosaic work decorates low walls and steps, bright cushions in burnt orange, yellows and greens upholster the sculptural shapes of the wrought iron furniture, while twisted tree-trunks support the beamed makuti roof. 

At night the lodge buildings and paths are magically lit by flaming torches and lamps. Clients are escorted to the "boma", an open-air theatre for food. Here throne-style chairs made from twigs with cushions of royal-purple surround a large and beautifully decorated table to make an appropriate dramatic experience.

GENERAL FACILITIES:

  • Open topped vehicles for game drives (only available on fly-in safaris). 
  • Dining area and boma 
  • Library 
  • Bar 
  • Shop 
  • Satellite telephone available 

 

CONFERENCE FACILITIES: Not available

RECREATIONAL FACILITIES: 

  • Sundowners on Kirawira Hills, Excursions to Lake Victoria 
  • Library 
  • Balloon safaris
  • Game viewing drives into the Serengeti
  • Visits to the local Kuria and Sukuma villages (pastoralists and fishermen)

Current Situation
19.05.2012


partly cloudy
29°C
Sunrise 06:22:00
Sunset 18:13:00

Today's Forecast
19.05.2012


fair
24 °C (Low)
30°C (High)
 

Tomorrow's Forecast
20.05.2012


partly cloudy
24 °C (Low)
30°C (High)
 

 
airOn request, we can combine your safari itinerary with a stay at the beach hotels in Mombasa, Malindi, Lamu and Zanzibar for any number of nights.