Witness the raw power of nature as wildebeest migration surge across the serengeti national park
serengeti great wildebeest migration
Wildebeest in the Serengeti migrate in response to seasonal changes in rainfall and food availability. Each year, over 1.5 million wildebeest move in a circular pattern between Tanzania and Kenya, primarily seeking fresh grazing and water. This great migration is triggered by the dry season, which causes grasslands to wither in the southern Serengeti. As rains fall in the north, wildebeest move toward the greener pastures of the Maasai Mara. This journey helps sustain the population, supports reproduction, and ensures survival. Predators and river crossings pose constant danger, but migration is essential for maintaining the ecosystem and the wildebeest’s life cycle.
calving season
Wildebeest calving takes place in the southern Serengeti, particularly in the Ndutu region of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, during the months of January to March. This area has rich, short-grass plains nourished by seasonal rains, making it ideal for giving birth. Around 500,000 calves are born in a span of just a few weeks, usually in February. Wildebeest choose this area because the open plains offer better visibility to spot predators, and the nutrient-rich grasses support nursing mothers and fast-growing calves. Calving here ensures survival by overwhelming predators with numbers. The best time to visit is February, when the landscape is lush, wildlife is abundant, and the dramatic birthing season can be witnessed in full swing.
wildebeest crossing at mara river
Wildebeest cross the dangerous Mara River in the northern Serengeti and Maasai Mara (Kenya) between AUGUST and October. This is part of their annual migration in search of fresh grazing and water as the southern and central Serengeti dry up. The Mara River is perilous, filled with strong currents and predators like crocodiles making the crossing dramatic and dangerous. Despite the risks wildebeest must cross to reach the greener pastures in the north. The best time to visit to witness river crossings is August to early October when large herds gather at the riverbanks. Patience is key as crossings are unpredictable but the spectacle of thousands of wildebeest plunging into the river is unforgettable and iconic.
great wildebeest migration at north serengeti wildebeest cross mara river between august - early october
8 Days great wildebeest migration
visit tarangire national park, Discover Ngorongoro Crater, 2 nights central serengeti, Explore Central Serengeti, 2 nights north serengeti national park, Witness wildebeest crossing at mara river
8 days wildebeest cross mara river
Track elephant herds at tarangire national park, explore active mountain oldonyo lengai & lake natron, 2 nights north serengeti witness wildebeest migration cross mara river, 1 nights cetral serengeti, explore ngorongoro crater
9 days north serengeti wildebeest cross mara river
Admire towering baobabs & elephant herds in tarangire, Explore flamingo shores at lake natron, 2 nights at north serengeti Follow wildebeest migration trail at mara river, 2 nights exploring central serengiti, Discover Ngorongoro Crater
10 days wildebeest migration at north serengeti
Track elephant herds at tarangire, Discover Lake Natron & oldonyo lengai mountain, 2 nights north serengeti at mara river track wildebeest crossing. explore big five at cetral serengeti for 2 nights, Discover Ngorongoro Crater, experience african culture at lake eyasi for visit hadzabe & datoga tribe
10 days north serengeti wildebeest migration
visit tarangire national park, explore lake manyara national park, tast of african culture by visit hadzabe & datoga tribe, 2 nights explore cetral serengeti, 2 nights witness north serengeti for wildebeest migration, explore ngorongoro crater.
great wildebeest migration at south serengeti calving seoson at ndutu region between january-march
4 days wildebeest migration at south serengeti ndutu region
visit tarangare national park
2 days at south serengeti witness wildebeest calving season
explore ngorongoro crater
drive back at arusha
5 Days wildebeest migration calving season
Track elephant herds at tarangire
explore lake manyara national park
1 nights at ndutu region
experience ngorongoro crater
your adventure end with unforgettable tz
6 Days wildebeest migration calving season
tarangire home of elephants paradise
visit ngorongoro crater
1 nights at ndutu region
experienceserengeti national park
home of african big cats
6 Days wildebeest migrationat ndutu region
start safari tarangire npk
explore 2 nghts at ndutu region
witness wildebeest calving new born
discover ngorongoro crater
home of rare black rhino
7 Days wildebeest migration calving season
Encounter elephants herds at tarangire
2 nights witness wildebeest at ndutu
Explore big cats at Central Serengeti
Discover Ngorongoro Crater
sport rare black rhino