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Wildebeest Sightings is Africa’s leading Great Migration tracker, with almost accurate information on the latest updates of the Great Migration in Serengeti and Maasai Mara.

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What is the Great Wildebeest Migration? Understand The World Wonder of the World

Welcome to Wildebeest Sightings, where we bring Wildebeest Migration Updates throughout the year. Follow the Wildebeest Migration in Kenya and Tanzania as they migrate from the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania to the Masai Mara in Kenya every Year. 

We have created the best wildebeest migration map of the wildebeest migration in Tanzania from Serengeti to Masai Mara in Kenya. The Great Wildebeest Migration is a phenomenon known to be epic and sighted in East Africa, where more than 1.2 million wildebeests migrate in a circular form within the Serengeti and Masai Mara Eco System. 

Where is the wildebeest migration Now?

Wildebeest Migration Map - Current Location

We have created the best wildebeest migration map of the wildebeest migration in Tanzania, from the Serengeti to the Masai Mara in Kenya. The Great Wildebeest Migration is a phenomenon known to be epic, occurring in East Africa, where more than 1.2 million wildebeests migrate in a circular pattern within the Serengeti and Maasai Mara ecosystems. 

The Migration Continues: Sand River in Action

Latest Location :- Sand River

Date of Sightings :- 26/09/2025

The Great Migration is still in full motion, with large numbers of wildebeest continuing to cross at the Sand River. Herds are steadily moving between Tanzania and Kenya, filling the riverbanks with activity as they push forward in search of fresh grazing. The crossings here....

Note: The coordinates may not be exact to the location, but they are used to direct and provide the current location of the wildebeest migration in Serengeti and Masai Mara.

Latest Wildebeest Sightings

Current Wildebeest Location Updates in Serengeti and Maasai Mara.

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Sighted By:- Geff Naurorey

Date of Sighting :- 26/09/2025

The Great Migration is still in full motion, with large numbers of wildebeest continuing to cross at the Sand River. Herds are steadily moving between Tanzania and Kenya, filling the riverbanks with activity as they….

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Maasai Mara National Reserve

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Sighted By:- angamasafari

Date of Sighting :- 10/09/2025

While many herds have been seen crossing back south toward the Serengeti, fresh groups of wildebeest are still pushing north and entering the Maasai Mara. Along the Mara River, this mix of movements reflects the….

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Sighted By:- Mary Jovin

Date of Sighting :- 10/09/2025

The southward movement of wildebeest across the Mara River continues to gain momentum. Following earlier crossings, more herds have been seen pressing downstream, reinforcing the shift back toward the Serengeti. Numbers are still strong, with….

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Sighted By:- Jonathan Msabaha

Date of Sighting :- 21/08/2025

At Crossing Point 7A on the Mara River, thousands of wildebeest gathered on the banks before finally plunging into the swollen waters. Recent rains had made the river rise sharply, with strong, fast moving currents….

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Sighted By:- andre_ph0ts101

Date of Sighting :- 17/08/2025

At Crossing No. 10 on the Mara River, the movement has shifted direction. Instead of pushing deeper into the Maasai Mara, a large herd has been sighted turning back south, re-entering the Serengeti. Such reversals….

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Sighted By:- Zebadia Mmbando

Date of Sighting :- 17/08/2025

Another major crossing has been recorded at Crossing No. 7 on the Mara River. This time, they are heading south. Such reversals are not unusual during the Great Migration, as the herds respond to shifting….

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Sighted By:- James Selel

Date of Sighting :- 17/08/2025

Not all movement is northbound, a herd of wildebeest has been spotted heading back into the Serengeti. Such back and forth shifts are common during the migration as the herds search for fresh grazing and….

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Sighted By:- Engin Akış

Date of Sighting :- 12/08/2025

The Mara River continues to see intense migration activity as more herds of wildebeest successfully cross. The riverbanks remain busy with constant movement, showing the growing momentum of this year’s migration. Crossings are still ongoing….

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Sighted By:- Zebadiah Mmbando

Date of Sighting :- 03/08/2025

A turn of events seen in Serengeti No. 4 as herds that are in northern part of the Mara River turns back crossing again to the South of Serengeti. We hope they will remain here….

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Sighted By:- enginakis

Date of Sighting :- 03/08/2025

The Mara Triangle experiences amazing crossings for the second week now. If planning a safari to the Mara, try visit the Main Crossing area and Mara Triangle. This might be a great time to experience….

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Sighted By:- enginakisv

Date of Sighting :- 03/08/2025

The Mara Triangle has been busy lately with herds spotted quite a couple of times at the Main Crossing point near Serena. We expect more crossings in this area, as well as the Sand River.

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Sighted By:- Sand River Masai Mara Camp

Date of Sighting :- 29/07/2025

A large herd of wildebeest was recently sighted crossing the Sand River, one of the earliest migration entry points into Kenya. The riverbank was packed with movement, and due to limited exit points on the….

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Wildebeest Migration Map

Wildebeest Migration Explained each month

The below wildebeest migration map shows you their general movement from South Serengeti through to North Serengeti and finally the cross over to Kenya Masai Mara. We have a more detailed map that will show you every step, month, and day they move and migrate. 

It is detailed how they move monthly, just from the South of Serengeti during their Calving Season in Ndutu and Serengeti to Masai Mara. The months are predicted from their previous movements and migration routes they have been using. 

Month by Month Wildebeest Migration

Wildebeest Migration Explained each month

Our Month-to-Month wildebeest migration guide from January to December. The months list how the wildebeests move from the Serengeti South all the way to the Masai Mara every year. It is believed that wildebeest migration starts in Ndutu, where they are born, and continues with life in the other destinations.

May

The Wildebeest Migration in September

The Wildebeest Migration in September is still more active in the northern part of Serengeti and Masai Mara. The Herds are still within these areas as they keep feeding into the short grass available. However, you will notice a decrease in the number of herds since some will be moving back to Serengeti from Masai […]

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