Wilderness Usawa Serengeti has expanded its luxury mobile tented camp operations, situated to align with the movement of the Great Migration across the Serengeti. As peak safari season approaches, Usawa will introduce two new locations to its mobile circuit: Grumeti in the Western Corridor and Lamai in the Northern Hills.
These additions further reflect Wilderness’ commitment to providing guests access to the Great Migration and enhancing their chances of witnessing one of Africa’s most awe-inspiring wildlife spectacles. Since July 2023, Wilderness Tanzania has focused on placing its camps in proximity to the migratory herds across the Serengeti, offering exceptional flexibility by setting up in areas that have historically hosted large wildlife concentrations during specific seasons. As part of its 2025 expansion, the tented camps will be positioned in two new locations, Grumeti and Lamai, selected through a study of animal movements, seasonal conditions and long-term migration trends. These placements are intended to improve the likelihood of guests being close to the migration while preserving the adaptability of the Usawa experience.
Grumeti, set in the Western Corridor, is characterized by the Grumeti River and a mosaic of woodlands, riverine forests and plains. This area plays a crucial role as a gathering point for the million-strong herd between May and July, with a year-round presence of wildebeest and dramatic predator-prey interactions. Lamai, situated north of the Mara River, remains one of the Serengeti’s most untouched regions. From mid-July, vast herds typically pass through during the rutting season, while the escarpment’s streams provide shelter for lion prides and leopards. With fewer camps than the well-known Kogatende area, Lamai offers a more secluded migration experience.
“While we can obviously take guests to the renowned river crossings, the Great Migration is much more than this singular spectacle. The Ndabaka Plains, located north of the Grumeti River in the Western Corridor, are a significant gathering point between May and July, with large herds frequently moving through the area. Unlike other regions of the Serengeti, the Western Corridor supports a resident wildebeest population, ensuring consistent wildlife activity throughout the year. This area is also home to thriving lion populations, elephant herds and other iconic species, making it an excellent safari destination even outside of peak migration months,” said Jean du Plessis, managing director, Wilderness Tanzania.
Though wildlife activity intensifies during the migration season, the Grumeti and Lamai areas remain "remarkably unspoiled and serene year-round."
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