The Great Migration

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The Great Migration is a continuous, year-long, 1,200-mile clockwise journey of over 1.5 million wildebeest, 400,000 zebras, and 200,000 gazelles. Primarily following the rains for water and green pasture, the herds travel from Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park to Kenya’s Maasai Mara Game Reserve, offering intense wildlife viewing between July and October.Key Stages & Timing (General Guide)January - March (Calving Season): The herd is in the southern Serengeti/Ngorongoro area of Tanzania, with thousands of calves born daily.April - June (The Move North): The herd moves through the western corridor of the Serengeti, facing the Grumeti River.July - October (The Mara River Crossing): The herds arrive in Kenya's Maasai Mara, famously crossing the treacherous Mara River (often July-September/October).November - December (The Return South): Following the rains, the herd moves back south into the Serengeti.Key Facts & Viewing TipsWildlife Spectacle: This is known as one of the Seven New Wonders of the World.Predators: The migration is accompanied by hungry lions, cheetahs, and crocodiles during river crossings.Unpredictability: The exact timing depends on rainfall.Viewing Locations: Best seen from mobile tented camps and specialized safari vehicles.Resources: Detailed information and safari options are often provided by experts, such as Asilia Africa and Serengeti National Park.Major Locations InvolvedMasai Mara, Kenya: Known for the dramatic river crossings.Serengeti National Park, Tanzania: Where the majority of the cycle occurs.Note: The migration is a year-round event, and the best viewing times can change based on the weather.The Great Migration in Masai Mara, KenyaWith 1,5 million wildebeest, 400,000 zebra, 12,000 eland and 300,000 Grant's and Thomson's gazelles trekking from southern Serengeti to the Masai Mara, the 'gre...