Wildebeest Migration Safari: The Great Migration is a world spectacle featuring nearly 2 million wildebeests and thousands of zebras and gazelles, which migrate within the mighty Serengeti Ecosystem. The migrating herd moves from the south of Serengeti to the north. The driving motive of this greatest mammal migration is the green pasture. They move after green pasture, which becomes scarce when the rains stop and their migration becomes never-ending.
Focus East Africa Tours can arrange a wildebeest migration safari in Tanzania all year round. The Great Migration can best be experienced in the Serengeti and a few events taking place in the Kenyan Maasai Mara. We will be thrilled to organize a wonderful safari for you to be part of the magnificent event on the planet. We will help plan to witness some of the thrilling events of this wonderful wildebeest migration.

When is the best time to see the Great Migration?
To enjoy different events of the Great Migration, we advise you to plan your safari at the best time. This spectacular event begins in the south of Serengeti when the wildebeests lack green pasture. Before migration, over 500,000 calves are born between December and February. Rains start to decline from May and pasture becomes scarcer in June. Therefore, the migrating wildebeests start their journey from the south following abundant rains and rains. Therefore, the best times to visit Serengeti for wildebeest migration safari include the following:
July – October. During these months, the wildebeests are in the Northern Serengeti plains. If you want to witness thousands of these crossing the majestic Mara River, this is the perfect time. The dramatic scenes of wildebeests trying to bypass the Nile crocodiles are fascinating. It is the perfect time for taking photos of this thriving event. The event of crossing the Mara River may take about one month. The herd may cross today and return few days. This may take some time until the herd moves away from this giant river. The wildebeests cross the Kenya-Tanzania border into the Maasai Mara. From September to November, they enter the Kenyan Maasai Mara. They stay there for almost one month before retreating to the Serengeti, heading to the south.
December – March. During this time, the wildebeests are in the Southern Serengeti. The south of Serengeti is richer in green pasture at this time, thus enabling the animals to breed and give birth. Between January and February, the Ndutu area in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area is densely populated with newly born calves. The availability of pasture favors the giving birth of calves. You will also view some predators such as lions and leopards looking for a delicious meal from newly born wildebeest. We advise you to plan a safari at this time to witness the large herds of wildebeest congregating in the grassy plains of the south.
June – July. During this time, the wildebeests are in the Western Corridor of Serengeti. With spectacular crossings of the Grumeti River, the Western Serengeti gives scenic views of the Great Migration. Crossing the Grumeti River is challenging, especially for weak animals after getting tired from walking for many days. Focus East Africa Tours advises you not to miss this enchanting part of the Great Migration.
Why do the wildebeests migrate?
The wildebeests have been migrating naturally for centuries. The main cause of this natural event is the search for pasture. The variation of the rainy season in the Serengeti Ecosystem makes this movement possible. Rains start in the south favoring the calving of newly born wildebeests. After rains stop in the south, the green pasture becomes available in the central then the west, and finally the north. The herd moves following areas with rain and green pasture.
Focus East Africa Tours can get this adventurous safari ready for you all year round. We are open to inquiries regarding a wildebeest migration safari. We collaborate with exquisite mobile and tented camps to bring you sensational safari adventures. If you want to experience this enormous safari, you can reach us so we can get everything ready for you before you start your trip. We are always to let you explore Mother Nature sustainably without compromising luxury and exclusivity. We hope you will enjoy your safari