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| ACCESS |
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What method of transportation is recommended to reach Grumeti River Camp? |
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Grumeti River Camp is easily accessible by daily scheduled flights or private charter, followed by a short game-drive to camp. We can pre-book and package all of your regional/internal flights and transfers, and provide a meet and greet service at all airports.
- There are daily international flights from Europe and South Africa to Nairobi, Dar es Salaam and Kilimanjaro International Airports
- Daily scheduled flights from Nairobi’s Wilson Airport via Kilimanjaro to Grumeti airstrip, followed by a short game-drive to camp
- If you arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will overnight in Arusha, departing early the next morning on a scheduled flight to Grumeti airstrip
- There are daily scheduled flights from Dar es Salaam to Arusha, followed by an afternoon scheduled flight to Grumeti airstrip
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| ACCOMMODATION |
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How long should I stay at Grumeti? |
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Minimum two-night stay is recommended but a longer stay allows you to visit the local community or Lake Victoria – Africa’s largest lake. |
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| AFRICAN WILDLIFE |
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What are the characteristic animal species of the area? |
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Grumeti River Camp offers excellent year-round game viewing including lion, leopard, elephant, cheetah, wildebeest, zebra, hippo, Nile crocodile, black-and-white colobus monkey, hyena, reedbuck, klipspringer, Masai giraffe, warthog and 341 bird species, in addition to the awesome Grumeti River crossings of the Great Migration.
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When is the best time to see the Great Migration? |
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The migration is a 12-month cycle and CC Africa has lodges at all major viewing points. Our consultants will advise when and where are the best times. From June to August during the dry season, the Great Migration usually crosses the Grumeti River affording excellent viewing of the enormous crocodiles in action. |
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| CHILDREN |
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Are children welcome? |
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Yes. Children under 11 are warmly welcome at Grumeti River Camp. Recommended age for children on safari in Tanzania is eight years and older.
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Where can children sleep? |
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An extra bed can be arranged for one child (11 and under) sharing their parents’ tented suite.
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What are the activities available for children? |
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Activities depend entirely on the age of the children and may include the following:
- Special family game-drives (at the discretion of the Lodge Manager and subject to availability)
- Special one-hour children's bush walks within the camp perimeter
- Planet Manager activity books
- Special programmes can be compiled such as birding, paper making and insect safaris
- Children’s meals and menus available
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Are babysitting services offered? |
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Grumeti River Camp’s housekeepers are available for babysitting. |
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| FOOD |
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What style and type of meals are on offer? |
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All CC Africa lodges are world-renowned for their delicious Pan-African cuisine – fresh ingredients, simply prepared with an African flavour.
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Do you cater for specific diets? |
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Yes, all halaal and vegetarian dietary requirements will be catered for. When making your reservation, please inform us of any specific dietary requirements you may have, and these will be communicated immediately to the camp. Should specific items need to be flown in, there will be an additional charge, which will be quoted separately. Regrettably, we are unable to cater for strictly kosher guests at Grumeti River Camp. |
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| GUEST SAFETY |
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Will I be safe? |
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Guest safety is of paramount importance – Askaris (fully trained security staff) monitor animal activity within the camp areas, and escort guests to/from their tented suites at night. |
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| HEALTH |
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What kind of medical precautions do I need to take? |
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Please consult your physician or health department for the latest health and anti-malarial precautions. Some countries require advance inoculations (and certificates thereof) – we will advise you of these.
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How is emergency medical cover and travel insurance arranged? |
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Emergency medical evacuation insurance is included in the rate at all CC Africa lodges. This guarantees all reasonable, practical assistance in obtaining primary or emergency medical services for an insured person who suffers illness or injury. Please note that this is evacuation insurance only and does not replace normal travel insurance. Trained first-aiders are on standby at the camp at all times, and emergency evacuation by air is available. |
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| INTERNET/TELEPHONE FACILITIES |
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Do you have Internet access? |
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Intermittent Internet access is available at an additional charge. |
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| LAUNDRY SERVICE |
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Do you have a laundry service? |
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We offer a complimentary laundry service – no dry cleaning facilities available. |
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| PACKING SUGGESTIONS |
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What do I pack? |
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- Light cotton trousers
- Cotton shorts
- Light cotton shirts (long and short sleeved)
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Sandals
- Shower-proof rain jacket/windbreaker
- Sunhat
- Fleece
- Insect repellent
- Small torch
- Bathing suit
- Suntan lotion
- Sunglasses
- Camera (recommended Telephoto Lens)
- Binoculars
For winter, pack an extra:
- Warm jacket
- Woollen hat
- Scarf and gloves
Batteries, camera film, sunscreen and an extensive range of branded safari wear can be bought at the Lodge’s crafts shop. |
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| POWER |
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Do you have electricity? |
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220v AC current is available during certain hours in all tents. International adapters and hairdryers can be supplied on request. |
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| SAFARI ACTIVITIES |
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What are the activities? |
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Grumeti River Camp offers exciting twice-daily game-drives in open 4x4 safari vehicles in the Serengeti National Park, excellent hippo and crocodile viewing and birdwatching. Day trips to Lake Victoria are available at an additional cost.
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What are the approximate starting times of the game-drives? |
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Morning game-drive : 6h00am
Afternoon/evening game-drive : 4h00pm.
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What is the length of the game-drives? |
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Approximately three to four hours.
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What is the maximum number of guests allowed on the game-drives? |
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Usually six – occasionally up to eight.
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How are CC Africa’s trackers and rangers trained? |
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We employ over 200 full-time rangers, guides and trackers across the group who are trained at CC Africa’s Ranger Training Schools – Mwewe at Klein’s Camp, Tanzania and Inkwazi at Phinda, South Africa – and are renowned for their heartfelt enthusiasm and excellent knowledge of the African bush and wildlife. We also employ full-time ranger trainers who regularly assess our guides’ performance and knowledge. Guest safety is paramount at all times.
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Are private safari vehicles available? |
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CC Africa’s Specialist Safari – Your Private Guided Tanzanian Safari – offers guests an unforgettable way of experiencing Tanzania’s northern safari circuit, accompanied throughout by a professional CC Africa guide in a safari vehicle for your exclusive use. |
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| SAFARI SEASONS |
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| Q: |
Which are the best months to visit Grumeti River Camp? |
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Grumeti offers excellent game viewing throughout the year. Temperatures are generally pleasant, rarely rising above 36°C/97°F or dropping below 10°C/50°F. Summers can be hot and humid and the seasons may vary from year to year.
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When is the rainy season? |
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Rainfall is seasonal with the so-called ‘short rains’ in November and December and the ‘long rains’ from March to May. The average annual rainfall is 800mm to 1000mm.
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Is Grumeti River Camp open all year? |
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Grumeti closes during April and May each year during the long rains. |
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| WATER |
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Is it safe to drink the water? |
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We do not recommend you drink the tap water. We offer complimentary bottles of mineral water in the rooms and with meals. |
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