Grumeti Western Serengeti · Safari Lodge
Simbavati Musabi Plains
An intimate hilltop camp inside the Serengeti, with sweeping views over the Musabi Plains and the Grumeti corridor.
About
Simbavati Musabi Plains is a small, exclusive camp set on a scenic hill inside the Serengeti National Park, with long views across the open Musabi Plains toward the Grumeti River. Opened in 2025, it is one of the newest camps in the western Serengeti and among the most intimate, with just six tents.
The western corridor is prime migration country, and the camp is well placed for the herds as they move through on their annual circuit, as well as for the resident wildlife of the central and western plains. Five luxury safari tents and one luxury family tent are finished with king beds that convert to twins, en-suite bathrooms with outdoor showers and private decks.
With only six tents, the camp keeps a quiet, private feel, and its hilltop setting gives it some of the best views of any camp in the area. It is a refined base for game drives deep inside the park.
Signature experiences
Western Serengeti game drives
Open vehicle drives across the Musabi Plains and toward the Grumeti River, prime migration corridor country.
Hilltop views
A scenic ridge setting with panoramic views over the plains, ideal for sundown and quiet wildlife watching from camp.
Great migration
The herds move through the western corridor on their annual circuit, broadly May to July, with strong resident game the rest of the year.
Bush dining
Alfresco meals and fireside evenings under the stars in an intimate, six tent camp.
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Bar
- Lounge
- Viewing Deck
- Campfire Boma
- Outdoor Showers
Best for
- Couples
- Honeymoon
- Migration
- Wildlife Photography
- Exclusive Use
Wildlife you might see
- Western Corridor Migration (roughly May To July)
- Resident Plains Game And Big Cats
- Grumeti River Wildlife Nearby
- Open Plains Scenery From The Ridge
Best time to visit
May
Location & access
Grumeti Western Serengeti
Fly-in: Fly to Grumeti airstrip, about 1 to 1.25 hours by light aircraft from Arusha, then a transfer to camp. Arrivals via Seronera add a roughly 2 hour game drive transfer.
Drive: About 7 to 8 hours by road from Arusha (roughly 355 km) across the northern circuit. Most guests fly in.
Room types
Luxury Safari Tent
Spacious canvas tent with a king bed that converts to twins, en-suite bathroom with an outdoor shower, and a private deck with plains views. Available as single, double or twin.
Luxury Family Tent
A family tent sleeping up to two adults and two children, with the same finishes and hilltop outlook.
What's included
Included
- Full Board (3 Meals Daily)
- House Beverages
- Bottled Water, Tea And Coffee
- Wi-Fi
- Tourism Development Levy
- Return Shared Grumeti Airstrip Transfers (game Package)
Not included
- Park Entry Fees
- Concession Fees
- Game Drives And Activities (on Full Board)
- Premium Drinks
- Gratuities
- Laundry
- Travel And Medical Insurance
- Flights And Airport Taxes
- Items Of A Personal Nature
Frequently asked
Where is Simbavati Musabi Plains?
On a hill inside the Serengeti National Park overlooking the Musabi Plains, in the western Serengeti near the Grumeti River and Grumeti airstrip.
How many tents are there?
Six in total, five luxury safari tents and one luxury family tent, making it one of the most intimate camps in the area.
When did it open?
It opened in 2025 and is one of the newest camps in the western Serengeti.
How do guests reach the camp?
Most fly to Grumeti airstrip with a short transfer. Arrivals via Seronera add a roughly 2 hour game drive. Overland from Arusha is about 7 to 8 hours.
When is the best time to visit?
The western corridor migration moves through broadly May to July, with strong resident game year round. The camp closes 1 April to 15 May.
What is included in the rate?
Full board with meals, house beverages, bottled water, tea and coffee, Wi-Fi and the Tourism Development Levy. Park fees, game drives and premium drinks are charged separately.
What's nearby
- Grumeti River corridorA focus for migration movement and resident wildlife in the western Serengeti.
- Central SerengetiReachable for full day drives into the wider park from the western plains.
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