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Over 2 Million

Wildebeest, zebras & gazelles in continuous motion

1,000+ Km

Continuous annual circular migration loop

500,000+

Calves born during Ndutu calving season

3,000+ Lions

Highest predator concentration in Africa

Serengeti Great Migration Wildebeest 365 Day Cycle
Year-Round Spectacle

A 365-Day Cycle

The migration never stops — timing your safari is key to catching peak action.

Nature's Greatest Journey

What is the Great Migration in the Serengeti?

The Great Wildebeest Migration is the largest herd movement of animals on Earth. Over 1.5 million wildebeest and hundreds of thousands of zebras and gazelles move across the Serengeti-Mara ecosystem.

Driven by rainfall patterns and the search for fresh grazing, the herds brave crocodile-infested rivers and predator ambush in an eternal 365-day cycle.

Ndutu Calving Phenomenon
Grumeti & Mara River Crossings
Apex Predator Encounters
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Timing Your Safari

Month-by-Month Migration Timing Calendar

Where are the herds right now? Use our month-by-month guide to plan your safari around the best locations and action.

Month & Timing Where The Herds Are Wildlife Action & Highlights Crowds & Pricing Plan Tour
January Southern Serengeti & Ndutu Herds congregate on short-grass plains; pregnant cows prepare for calving. High Season Book Jan
February (Peak Calving) Ndutu & Ngorongoro Conservation Area 500,000+ calves born in 3 weeks! Unrivaled big cat predator hunts. Peak Season Book Feb
March Ndutu to Central Serengeti (Seronera) Herds begin migrating northwest as calves gain strength; lush green landscapes. Moderate Book Mar
April & May (Green Season) Central & Western Serengeti Long rains bring blooming savannas; low crowds and best budget luxury rates. Low (Best Rates) Book Green
June Western Corridor & Grumeti River Herds pool along the Grumeti River; dramatic crocodile attacks & annual mating rut. Moderate Book Jun
July & August (Peak Crossing) Northern Serengeti (Kogatende / Mara River) World-famous Mara River crossings! High adrenaline and drama. Very High (Peak) Book Jul/Aug
September & October Northern Serengeti & Lamai Triangle Continued Mara River crossings; great game viewing on the northern plains. High (Peak) Book Sep/Oct
November Lobo & Central Serengeti Short rains trigger rapid southward movement through eastern Serengeti. Low-Moderate Book Nov
December Central to Southern Serengeti Herds arrive back in southern plains; festive season safari prime time. High (Holidays) Book Dec
Migration Safari Experiences

Featured Migration Safari Packages

Handcrafted itineraries designed for unforgettable safari memories.

4-Day Cheap Wildebeest Migration Safari 4-Day
Migration Safari
4-Day Cheap Wildebeest Migration Safari
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4-Day Peak Season Serengeti Migration Safari 4-Day
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4-Day Peak Season Serengeti Migration Safari
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4-Day Great Migration Serengeti Safari 4-Day
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4-Day Great Migration Serengeti Safari
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Cheap Serengeti Migration Northern Circuit Safari Safari
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Cheap Serengeti Migration Northern Circuit Safari
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Accommodation Insights

Mobile Tented Camps vs. Permanent Lodges

Where you stay can make or break your migration safari experience. We help you choose the right blend based on your travel dates and style:

Mobile Migration Tented Camps (Recommended)

These semi-permanent luxury camps move 2 to 3 times a year to stay directly in the path of the herds (Ndutu in Jan–Mar, Kogatende in Jul–Oct). You wake up right in the heart of the action.

Permanent Luxury Safari Lodges

Ideal for travelers seeking solid structures, infinity pools, fine dining, and spa facilities. Excellent year-round in Central Serengeti (Seronera) or Ngorongoro Crater rim.

Tailor-Made Safari Planning

Plan Your Dream Great Migration Safari

Tell us your preferred travel season or dates, and our Tanzania safari experts will craft a personalized day-by-day itinerary with exact camp availability and pricing.

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Help & Advice

Migration Safari Planning FAQs

Everything you need to know before booking your Great Wildebeest Migration adventure.

The Great Migration is an ongoing year-round event: river crossings occur in Northern Serengeti along the Mara River from July to October, while the calving season takes place in Southern Serengeti/Ndutu from January to March.

Yes, every safari package includes a private custom 4x4 Toyota Land Cruiser with pop-up roof for 360-degree photography and a professional, senior English-speaking safari guide.

We utilize premium mid-range to luxury tented camps situated directly along the migration corridor, complete with en-suite bathrooms, hot showers, electricity, and full board gourmet meals.

Absolutely! All itineraries can be fully customized with additional days in Serengeti, cultural visits, hot air balloon safaris, or relaxing extensions to Zanzibar beaches.

Yes, all national park conservation fees, Ngorongoro Crater service fees, government taxes, and 3 full meals per day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) are 100% included.

Yes! A sunrise hot air balloon safari over the Serengeti plains followed by a champagne bush breakfast can easily be added to your itinerary upon request.
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