The Great Wildebeest Migration

Every year, 1.5 million wildebeest, 300,000 zebra and 100,000 gazelle complete a circular journey across the Serengeti and Masai Mara — driven by the rain, the grass and a survival instinct unchanged for two million years. Nothing in the natural world compares.

 

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The Migration Explained

Every year, 1.5 million wildebeest, 300,000 zebra and 100,000 gazelle complete a circular journey across the Serengeti and Masai Mara — driven by the rain, the grass and a survival instinct unchanged for two million years. Nothing in the natural world compares.

 
 
 
The Migration Explained

1.5 Million Animals. One Endless Journey.

The Great Wildebeest Migration is the largest overland animal movement on Earth. The herds — approximately 1.5 million wildebeest, 300,000 zebra and gazelle — never stop moving. They follow an ancient pattern governed entirely by rainfall and grass growth across a 3,000km circuit between Tanzania’s Serengeti and Kenya’s Masai Mara.

There is no single “migration moment.” It is a year-round phenomenon with distinct highlights in each season. Our month-by-month guide below helps you find the experience that matches your travel dates.

Month-by-Month Calendar

Migration Calendar Guide

MonthLocationWhat to SeeRating
Jan–FebSouthern Serengeti (Ndutu Area)Calving season with up to 8,000 calves born daily. Excellent sightings of cheetahs, lions, hyenas, and other predators.★★★★★
MarchSouthern → Central SerengetiThe migration begins moving north through lush green landscapes with outstanding predator action.★★★★☆
Apr–MayCentral SerengetiLong rainy season. The herds spread across the plains, offering beautiful scenery and fewer safari vehicles.★★★☆☆
JuneCentral & Western SerengetiLarge herds gather into impressive columns as they prepare for the famous river crossings.★★★★☆
July–AugNorthern Serengeti & Masai MaraThe dramatic Mara River crossings begin. Witness crocodile encounters and intense predator activity during peak migration season.★★★★★
Sep–OctMasai Mara, KenyaPeak migration viewing with millions of wildebeest and zebras crossing the Mara ecosystem. One of Africa’s greatest wildlife spectacles.★★★★★
NovemberMasai Mara → Northern SerengetiFollowing the short rains, the herds begin their journey back south toward Tanzania.★★★☆☆
DecemberSouthern SerengetiThe migration returns to the short-grass plains as the pre-calving season begins.★★★★☆
Important: Great Migration movements are governed by rainfall patterns, which vary from year to year. We monitor wildlife movements in real time and adjust our safari itineraries to ensure you are in the right location at the right time for the best possible wildlife viewing experience.
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