The great migration in Serengeti National Park rewards holidaymakers on Tanzania safaris with amazingly lifetime wildlife encounters. The wildebeest migration is remarkably an annual migration where nearly 2 million wildebeest and other grazers especially zebras and gazelles are witnessed as they move via the Serengeti and Masai Mara Eco-system while in search for pasture and water. It is incredibly one of the powerful wonders on planet earth that you shouldn’t miss to explore and experience only on Tanzania safaris.
The Great wildebeest migration can clearly be witnessed during different times of the year while on Tanzania safaris. From July, August, September to October, wildebeest can easily be spotted along the Northern Serengeti Plains of Tanzania. Tourists can sight thousands of them as they cross over to the great Mara River. This is one the most dramatic events holidaymakers on Tanzania safaris shouldn’t miss.
December, January, February to March, these are the most favorite months of the year for holidaymakers to sight the wildebeest along the Southern region of Serengeti National Park especially around Ndutu. The Ndutu area lies within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA). River crossing offers yet another magical highlight of the wildebeest journey. February is remarkably the best month of the year to witness most of these incredible creatures as they give birth.
Unlike other months of the years, in November, April, May and June are the months of the year when the wildebeest migration occurs just in between areas. Short rains are recorded around November and from April to May, Serengeti records long rains. The movement is in between during these months because of abundant pasture for these creatures to depend.
The Great wildebeest migration in the Serengeti to Masai Mara occurs based on the rain pattern. Calving season starts from December to March where the circle of wildebeest migration starts towards the Southern Serengeti area in Ndutu and they move to greener areas.