The Great Wildebeest Migration

 

Join one of the most awe-inspiring wildlife events on the planet—the Great Wildebeest Migration. Every year, millions of wildebeests, zebras, and other animals traverse the Serengeti and Maasai Mara in search of fresh grazing and water, creating a breathtaking display of nature’s rhythm.

 

 

 What is the Great Wildebeest Migration?

 

The Great Wildebeest Migration is an annual cycle involving over 1.5 million wildebeests and hundreds of thousands of zebras and gazelles. This epic journey sees these animals travel approximately 1,800 miles as they follow the seasonal rains in a quest for survival.

 

 

 Migration Highlights

 

- Calving Season (January to March):

  - Head to the southern Serengeti for an extraordinary sight as wildebeests give birth to around 500,000 calves in a short period. This is an excellent time for predator sightings, including lions and hyenas.

 

- Grumeti River Crossing (June to July):

  - This is one of the most dramatic moments of the migration when wildebeests face the perilous journey across the Grumeti River. Here, they contend with crocodiles as they make their way to greener pastures.

 

- Maasai Mara (August to October):

  - As the herds reach Kenya’s Maasai Mara, you’ll witness incredible scenes of massive herds grazing and crossing rivers. The landscape here offers a stunning backdrop with abundant wildlife interactions.

 

- Return Journey (November to December):

  - The wildebeests begin their journey back to the Serengeti, completing the migration cycle as they search for fresh grass and water.

 

 

Best Places to Experience the Migration

 

- Serengeti National Park:

  - Central and southern regions are ideal in January through March, while the western corridor attracts significant migration activity in June.

 

- Ngorongoro Crater:

  - Experience the migration during calving season, where plenty of wildlife can be seen grazing on the crater floor.

 

- Maasai Mara National Reserve:

  - Visit during the high season between August and October to witness the epic river crossings and large predator activity.

 

 

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