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If you’re looking for an off-the-beaten-path safari adventure, Serengeti’s east corridor is a fantastic choice. The Eastern Serengeti features diverse habitats and a broad range of wildlife, plus it’s a popular pit stop during the wildebeest migration calving season, which happens between February and March. This part of the Serengeti National Park generally sees fewer tourists compared to the rest, so it’s perfect for the traveller wanting a more secluded Tanzania safari experience.
Top Destinations in the Serengeti East Corridor
For superb big cat sightings and more intimate game viewing, we recommend:
Barafu Kopjes: Famous for Lion Prides
The Barafu Kopjes are a series of seven pinkish granite outcroppings that border the Eastern Serengeti. This rocky area is a favourite among lion prides, and you may be able to spot a few lazing on the rocks.
Just below these kopjes is the Barafu Gorge – truly a sight to behold in the national park! Looking down on the gorge, you’ll see a vast stretch of wilderness dotted with wildebeest and other wildlife. With fewer crowds, this area is a fantastic location to observe predator-prey interactions, especially during the calving season.
When’s the Best Time to Visit the Serengeti East Corridor?
While the dry season (June to October) is recognised as the best time for a safari because less rain is experienced during this part of the year, you may want to visit the Eastern Corridor between November and April.
Even though this is considered to be the wet season, these months see fewer tourists and offer great big cat sightings. The wetter weather also brings with it opportunities for birdwatching safaris. October and November also see vast herds of wildebeest coming back from the Masai Mara to feast on the rich grasslands in the Serengeti.
Animals Found in the Serengeti East Corridor
Big cats are the main stars of the show here! A Tanzania safari through the Eastern Corridor will bring you close to prides of lions, as well as leopards and cheetahs. Another predator to look out for here is the hyena.
Large herds of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles also traverse these plains, and you’ll spot elephants, too. Lazing on river banks and gliding on the water are Nile crocodiles, waiting for unsuspecting prey to cross.
How to Get to the Serengeti East Corridor
By Air
You’ll land at the Seronera Airstrip, the main airstrip for Serengeti National Park. Domestic carriers flying here include Coastal Aviation and Air Excel and connect travellers from Arusha, Zanzibar, and other safari destinations.
By Road
The Eastern Serengeti is a couple of hours’ drive from the Seronera Airstrip. This part of the park can also be done during an overland safari starting in Arusha and going through the Central Serengeti.
