The Grumeti River is a river in Mara Region, Tanzania, situated almost entirely within the western corridor of Serengeti National Park. It flows westward and mouths into the Speke Gulf of Lake Victoria.
| Grumeti River | |
|---|---|
 Wildebeest crossing a small part of the river | |
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| Location | |
| Country | Tanzania |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Mouth | |
• location | Speke Gulf, Lake Victoria |
Great Migration Crossing
editIt is a major river crossing for the Serengeti Great migration. During May to August, thousands of wildebeest and other animals cross the crocodile-infested waters.[1] It is famed for this sight alongside Mara River.[2]
References
edit- ^ "Blog". Serengeti National Park. Retrieved 2020-11-14.
- ^ Safaris, Discover Africa. "Western Corridor and Grumeti | Everything to know | Discover Africa Safaris". www.discoverafrica.com. Retrieved 2020-11-14.