The Great Migration is one of the greatest wildlife spectacles on Earth, where over 1.5 million wildebeests, along with zebras and gazelles, travel across the Serengeti in search of fresh grazing land.
This guide covers:
✔️ When & where to see the migration
✔️ Best safari camps & lodges
✔️ Top months for river crossings
📆 December – March: Wildebeest calving in Southern Serengeti
📆 April – May: Moving towards Western Serengeti
📆 June – July: Grumeti River crossings
📆 August – October: Mara River crossings (best time to visit!)
📆 November: Returning south
🎯 Best Time to See River Crossings: August – October
🏞️ Serengeti National Park – Best for big herds & predator action
🌊 Grumeti & Mara River – Best for dramatic river crossings
🏕️ Northern Serengeti – Best for luxury safari camps & fewer crowds
✔️ Budget: Seronera Campsites
✔️ Mid-Range: Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge
✔️ Luxury: Four Seasons Serengeti
📩 Book your migration safari now and witness one of nature’s most spectacular events!
