News & TipsThe Great Migration is one of the most dramatic wildlife events on earth. Each year, over 1.5 million wildebeest, accompanied by zebras and gazelles, move across the Serengeti in search of fresh grazing and water. Tanzania offers the best front-row seats to this spectacle, with each season unveiling a different story of survival and resilience.
There is nothing more spectacular than the wildebeest migration. It is the greatest wildlife show on earth.
Sir David Attenborough
Serengeti National Park
The Serengeti is the heart of the migration, where vast herds roam across endless plains. Between December and March, the southern Serengeti hosts the calving season, when nearly half a million wildebeest are born within weeks. Predators like lions, cheetahs, and hyenas follow closely, creating intense wildlife encounters.
Grumeti River Crossings
From May to July, herds push westward and confront the Grumeti River. Crocodiles lie in wait as wildebeest and zebras plunge into the water. This dramatic moment of risk and survival is among the highlights for travelers and photographers alike.
Mara River Crossings
Between July and October, the migration reaches its most famous stage at the Mara River. Herds gather in thousands on the banks, hesitating before the perilous crossing. Once they leap, the rush of animals colliding with currents and predators becomes nature’s raw theatre. This is when the migration is at its most iconic.
Ndutu Plains
During November, the herds circle back south into the Ndutu area of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The cycle restarts as they prepare for calving once again. Here, open plains offer easy viewing, and the presence of newborn calves makes it one of the most rewarding times to visit.
