26/07/2025
The Great Migration in the Serengeti is an annual circular journey of over two million wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles across the Serengeti-Mara ecosystem, driven by the need for grazing and water. This spectacular wildlife event is a continuous cycle, with herds moving clockwise from the southern Serengeti (Tanzania) into the Masai Mara (Kenya) and back.
Here’s a breakdown of the migration:
Annual Cycle: The migration is a continuous loop, with animals moving in response to rainfall and available grazing.
Southern Serengeti (January - March): The migration typically begins in the southern Serengeti, where the herds gather for the calving season.
Western Serengeti (April - June): The herds move west, often towards the Grumeti River.
Northern Serengeti and Masai Mara (July - October): The herds head north, eventually crossing the Mara River into the Masai Mara.
Return South (November - December): The migration returns south, back into the Serengeti.
Key Locations: The Ndutu Plains (southern Serengeti), Grumeti River, Mara River, and the Masai Mara are key locations during the migration.
Predators: The migration is a spectacle of life and death, with predators like lions, cheetahs, and crocodiles taking advantage of the herds. book your trip. [email protected]