Stretching west from the central Serengeti towards Lake Victoria, the Western Corridor is a remote region characterised by open grasslands, riverine forests and the winding Grumeti River. The area is best known for the annual Great Migration, when vast herds of wildebeest and zebra move through the corridor and cross the crocodile-filled Grumeti, generally between May and July, although the timing varies each year. Visitors can enjoy excellent year-round game viewing, with opportunities to see elephants, lions, leopards, giraffes and large buffalo herds, while the riverine forests support a variety of birdlife and black-and-white colobus monkeys. With fewer visitors than the central Serengeti, the Western Corridor offers a quieter safari experience amid some of the park's most varied landscapes.
Located in Tanzania’s scenic northern highlands, Karatu is a small, colourful town surrounded by rolling green hills and fertile farmland. Travellers heading for the Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater often pass through Karatu, which lies beneath the towering Ol Deani Volcano. The town serves as a popular overnight stop for visitors exploring the region’s many game parks. Karatu offers a variety of activities, including browsing bustling local markets, sampling beer at a local brewery, visiting traditional homesteads, or taking guided walks through the Ngorongoro Forest in search of waterfalls and caves. Whether seeking cultural experiences, hiking and biking opportunities, or simply a relaxing break between safari drives, visitors will find plenty to enjoy in this welcoming town.
Situated on the northwestern coast of the beautiful Tanzanian island of Zanzibar, Mangapwani, meaning Arabian Shore, has a deep history of the black market slave trade. History enthusiasts can visit the Mangapwani Slave Chamber, or Slave Cave, a structure built to keep slaves until they were sold. Visitors can also look forward to exploring the Mangapwani Coral Cave, a deep natural cavern said to be a secret hiding place for the illegal slave trade after it was abolished; and stroll along the small but pristine beach along the coast and enjoy a drink under the trees at the beach bar.
