Serengeti National Park and the Wildebeest Migration
Serengeti National Park is one of the best places in the world to witness the wildebeest migration. Witnessing more than one million wildebeest make their annual journey is truly an awe-inspiring spectacle. From December until May, herds of wildebeest are largely concentrated in the southern Serengeti and Ndutu region, giving birth on the short grass plains there.
The Great Wildebeest Migration is the largest annual gathering of animals in the world. Not only does it provide an awe-inspiring spectacle, but it plays a crucial role in ecosystems as the nutrient-rich grasses they graze provide sustenance for many other creatures. Furthermore, their migration helps regenerate various types of flora and fauna by suppressing fire frequency in woodland areas.
During the Great Wildebeest Migration, vast herds of wildebeest and zebra traverse Northern Tanzania and Kenya in search of greener grass and better water sources. Every year, over one million grazers make this migration across Northern Tanzania and Kenya in an observable pattern - making it one of the world's most breathtaking wildlife events.
Experience the grandeur of The Great Wildebeest Migration, an annual spectacle featuring millions of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles migrating north from Tanzania's Serengeti National Park to Kenya's Masai Mara Game Reserve.
What is the Great Migration?
Images and scenes of vast herds of wildebeest thundering across East Africa's croc-filled rivers and grassy plains, stalked by lions, often come to mind when we think of the Great Migration. Yet these are just the prelude to one of the world's greatest wildlife migrations. The Great Migration is an endless circle in which life is celebrated in its purest form. This cycle begins in Tanzania's Serengeti National Park and ends in Kenya's Masai Mara. You can witness this amazing phenomenon from our camps, Namiri Plains, Dunia, or Sayari Camp; Rekero or Naboisho, both located within Masai Mara Conservancy). Millions of wildebeest, Burchell's zebra, and other herd animals make the annual journey from Tanzania's Serengeti to Kenya's Masai Mara in search of fresh grazing lands. Their journey depends on East Africa's unpredictable rains; sometimes, they disperse between regions throughout the year. The Great Wildebeest Migration is a spectacular circular migration of over one million animals that traverses thousands of kilometers around the Serengeti and Masai Mara ecosystems in search of food and water. This captivating event makes for one of Africa's most popular safari experiences, drawing visitors year-round to witness this unforgettable spectacle. In the short dry season of southern Serengeti, grass plains begin to dry up, and herds move in search of greener pastures. They may split into smaller family groups foraging for food, or they might continue roaming as a collective and move south as the rainy season arrives. When they leave, they do not know where their journey will lead them or what conditions await them at their new destination. But their departure would forever alter the social and political geography of every city they leave behind.How the Great Migration moves throughout the year
Millions of wildebeest, zebras, and Thomson's and Grant's gazelles make an annual circular migration between Tanzania's Serengeti National Park and Kenya's Masai Mara Game Reserve. Along the way, they must brave rivers filled with crocodiles as well as predators such as lions, leopards, and cheetahs. The Great Wildebeest Migration is one of Africa's most captivating wildlife spectacles, providing viewers with an experience that will last a lifetime! No matter if you are an expert or novice nature observer, witnessing this event is sure to be one of life's greatest thrills!-
The Birthing Season
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The Rainy Season
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The Dry Season
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The Crossing of the Grumeti River
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The Crossing of the Mara River