The Great Serengeti Migration
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The Great Migration is the largest herd movement of animals on the planet. In fact, with up to 1,000 animals per km², the great columns of wildebeest can be seen from space.
The numbers are astonishing: over 1.2 million wildebeest and 300,000 zebra along with topi and other gazelle move in a constant cycle through the Serengeti-Mara ecosystem in search of nutritious grass and water. Guided by survival instinct, each wildebeest will cover 800 to 1,000km on its individual journey along age-old migration routes. Hungry predators including lion, leopard, cheetah, hyena, wild dog and crocs make sure only the strongest survive in this natural spectacle also known as ‘the greatest show on Earth.’
The circuit takes the animals from the Ngorongoro Conservation Area (although not into the Crater itself) in the south of the Serengeti in Tanzania, up through the Serengeti and across into the Masai Mara in Kenya and back again. The journey is beset with danger: young calves are snatched by predators, the slow are brought down by prides of lion, brave beasts break legs on steep river slopes, crocodiles take their share of the stragglers, and the weak and exhausted drown.
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When planning your Serengeti safari, witnessing the Great Wildebeest Migration is often a top priority. However, ensuring you’re there at the right time can be challenging. The reality is, you can’t guarantee being in the midst of it all. It’s crucial to understand that timing your visit to the Serengeti involves a degree of uncertainty. While we’ve outlined the typical patterns of the Great Migration below, it’s essential to remember that nature operates on its own schedule, and there are no absolutes.
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The best time to visit Tanzania for a Serengeti migration safari is during the dry season from late June to October. This period offers prime viewing of millions of migrating wildebeest and zebras, including dramatic river crossings. The weather is typically dry and sunny, perfect for wildlife spotting. For those keen on seeing newborn animals, January to March during the calving season is also a great option, though herd movements may be less predictable. Ultimately, the best time depends on personal preferences and desired experiences.
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The Great Wildebeest Migration is the largest animal migration in the world. Every year, more than 2 million animals (wildebeest, zebra, and gazelle) migrate in a clockwise direction across the ecosystems of the Serengeti (Tanzania) and the Masai Mara (Kenya). On the way, they have to cross crocodile-infested rivers, are hunted by predators, and face natural disasters such as droughts and flooding in a daily struggle for survival.
The Great Migration can be enjoyed year round. The first few months of the year offer exceptional predator encounters in Tanzania’s Serengeti as this is the calving season for the wildebeest and newborns make for easier targets. By July, the herds are heading north into the central Serengeti where the wildebeest make their first river crossing, and take their chances against the waiting crocodiles. In August, the herds cross over into Kenya’s Masai Mara and towards the end of the year the herds move southwards back into the Serengeti where the animals brace themselves for the next calving season and predator attacks.
The new & fresh migration safari packages are now available and are organised according to budget and travel dates. They range from between $1650 and $2900. Just remember that you can create your own safari package based on the budget by subtracting a few days and choosing less expensive accommodations. Consider going out of season to keep the price of your package down. But remember that the fall & rise in rates depends on the increase and decrease in demand & thus, it is advised to plan and book your trips and packages wisely to avoid any last minute changes. Certainly, nobody will like to overlook Africa’s Great Serengeti Wildebeest Migration that is one of the top attractions for any safari trip or tour.
It depends on the time of year people visit it. Some people prefer to go during the calving season starting from February till the end of March & others visit the Serengeti Park during the river-crossing season at the Grumeti River from June to mid-July and the Mara River from August till the last day of October. For instance, if there are more accommodations than more people will come to watch the migration and in a similar manner, fewer accommodations means less number of people will come.
Where day-trippers are going in the Maasai Mara is extremely essential. Just speaking with the booking agent will help you in getting the best possible lodgings options in the Mara that would have discoverers to stay in the right quiet little corner.
Yes, it is possible. There are certain key & tactical areas where the herds will pass because of usual migration routes and also because these giant herds need access to drinking water. It means that the tour guides can predict quite exactly where the herds will be situated particularly when they are not mobile during the calving season. Each of these areas has diverse levels of housing & lodgings and the more customers speak with our travel experts, the more options you will get.
Absolutely yes, you can take a scenic flight by hot-air balloon to see migratory herds from above. It is always advised to book in advance, which we will be great for you and once you have your travel dates, you can fly into the air to make your dream come true. There are times of the year where the hot air balloons will be closer to where the migration is. It is also recommended to go for balloon safari in the Mara from August to the end of September, the central Serengeti in June and again during December and January. The western Serengeti corridor can be enjoyed from a hot air balloon during late June and July when spotting and tracking the herds from above will be very easy.
It is suggested to book at least 8 to 12 months in advance. There are a limited number of lodges, so as soon as you start planning the more packages & housing options will be available for the customer at an affordable cost. Thus, making the right moves at right time will help each and every safari enthusiast to witness the greatest wildlife event of all times.
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