The Serengeti is home to literally millions of large herbivores, as well as the accompanying carnivores and prolific birdlife. The Park boasts more than 35 species of plains-dwelling mammals and is renowned for its annual wildebeest migration. Almost two million wildebeest, zebra, eland and Thomson’s gazelle follow the annual rains through the Serengeti to the adjacent Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya in search of prime grazing. As the dense herds of herbivores move across the plains, they are shadowed by predators and scavengers.

The Serengeti is famous for its lion population and a number of prides inhabit the Grumeti area. While largely nocturnal, spotted hyena make the most of the passing annual Migration. At such times, the hyena may be spotted wandering among the herds in the plain light of day. Another scavenger typically encountered on the outskirts of the Migration is the vulture, with the African white-backed vulture and the Rüppell’s vulture outnumbering the other species. With the grasslands largely open, October is a good time to watch cheetah hunting near Grumeti.

The spectacular black and white colobus monkey is endemic to the area. Uniquely among monkeys, the colobus lack a thumb and are forced to feed solely on leaves by browsing them directly off the trees. Another resident that is an integral part of life at Grumeti is the hippo. The lettuce-covered pan in front of the camp is the perfect habitat for the amphibious animals, providing much-needed shelter from the blazing sun. Families of grunting hippo cavort in the river during the day and only venture on feeding forays under cover of darkness.

Recent Sightings from Wildwatch.com

MAGICAL PLACE - 23 August 2012
Living in an area where every day passes by with wildlife storming through the area and that is full of adventure is simply the best time in my whole life. We left in the morning for a game drive with my two guests, Vadim and Katya. The main quest for...
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MORE AND MORE GRUMETI DUST IN THE AIR - 30 June 2012
It is unbelievable watching the wildebeest getting close to the Grumeti River! Others are turning back and creating a circle of movement that looks like they are gethering for a special ceremony. Listening to the sound of these animals can be heard...
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NOT ENOUGH TIME TO WATCH THEM ALL - 30 June 2012
It is very beautiful to see that the Serengeti plains are now virtually covered from corner to corner with thousands of migrating wildebeest. There are roughly, in total, millions of wildebeest that are roaming around Grumeti at the moment. We are all...
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