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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 North to Masai Mara 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.
The Wildebeest Migration wonder of the world is recorded to be one of the most fascinating adventures you can ever witness, especially when they cross and jump high cliffs of rivers as they look for greener pastures.
From the Wildebeest Calving season in Ndutu Conservation Area to their growth and maturity as they cross the major Mara River in North Serengeti and Masai Mara, it is known they trek for more than 1000km complete circle.
As the Year progresses to June and July the wildebeest migration approaches the major rivers of Mara River. Wildebeest Crossings are witnessed easily in both Serengeti and Masai Mara.
The great migration is always awaited during the months of July to October as its when the best sightings are seen as they jump and cross these Crocodile-infested Mara – Serengeti Rivers. You can book some of our best Masai Mara Migration Packages, or a Serengeti Wildebeest Safaris, well-curated to ensure you enjoy the migration safaris to the fullest.
We have already designed wildebeest migration safari packages to help you plan your next Kenya migration safari with ease and expertise. You can customise and rebuild your own itinerary with the help of our migration safari experts in Kenya and Tanzania.
Month by Month Wildebeest Migration
Wildebeest Migration Explained each month
November :- Migrating to South
In November, when the short rains begin in Kenya and Tanzania, the central Serengeti gets a substantial amount of rainfall during this time. The wildebeest herds have converged in bigger herds as they aim to migrate down to the Ndutu Conservation Area and South of Serengeti. During this month of November, it’s easy to sport wildebeest herds in Serengeti Central around Seronera, Moru Kopjes, and some on the Eastern side of the park.
They don’t spend a lot of time here, but they keep on moving as they aim not to miss their calving season in the south. Smaller herds converge to form bigger herds migrating together down south in a mission to be on time.
Locations and where to stay:-
- Serengeti Central :- Serengeti Acacia, One Nature Camp
- Serengeti East:- Nasikia Camp Ehlane
December :- Heading South
The short rains begin around early November. A little after this, in late November and December, the herds of the wildebeest migration arrive on the short-grass plains of the Serengeti. These are south and east of Seronera, around Ndutu, and include the north of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Dispersed across these plains, wildebeest, and zebra are everywhere – feeding on the fresh, nutritious grasses.
Although there is no real beginning or end to this migratory circuit — other than birth and death — it seems reasonable to call the wildebeests’ birthing season the start of the migration. Around late January or early February, the herds occupy the short-grass plains that spread over the lower northern slopes of the Ngorongoro Crater highlands and around Olduvai Gorge.
Locations and where to stay:-
- Serengeti South :-
- Asilia Kusini Camp,
- Asilia Kusini Camp
- Serengeti Central:-
January :- Start of Calving Season
The short rains begin around early November. A little after this, in late November and December, the herds of the wildebeest migration arrive on the short-grass plains of the Serengeti. These are south and east of Seronera, around Ndutu, and include the north of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Dispersed across these plains, wildebeest, and zebra are everywhere – feeding on the fresh, nutritious grasses.
Although there is no real beginning or end to this migratory circuit — other than birth and death — it seems reasonable to call the wildebeests’ birthing season the start of the migration. Around late January or early February, the herds occupy the short-grass plains that spread over the lower northern slopes of the Ngorongoro Crater highlands and around Olduvai Gorge.
Locations and where to stay:-
- Serengeti South :-
- Asilia Kusini Camp,
- Asilia Kusini Camp
- Ndutu Conservayion Area:-
- Ndutu Lodge
February :- Start of Calving Season
Locations and where to stay:-
March:- Start of Calving Season
The short rains begin around early November. A little after this, in late November and December, the herds of the wildebeest migration arrive on the short-grass plains of the Serengeti. These are south and east of Seronera, around Ndutu, and include the north of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Dispersed across these plains, wildebeest, and zebra are everywhere – feeding on the fresh, nutritious grasses.
Although there is no real beginning or end to this migratory circuit — other than birth and death — it seems reasonable to call the wildebeests’ birthing season the start of the migration. Around late January or early February, the herds occupy the short-grass plains that spread over the lower northern slopes of the Ngorongoro Crater highlands and around Olduvai Gorge.
Locations and where to stay:-
- Serengeti South :-
- Asilia Kusini Camp,
- Asilia Kusini Camp
- Ndutu Conservayion Area:-
- Ndutu Lodge
April:- Start of Migration Season
The short rains begin around early November. A little after this, in late November and December, the herds of the wildebeest migration arrive on the short-grass plains of the Serengeti. These are south and east of Seronera, around Ndutu, and include the north of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Dispersed across these plains, wildebeest, and zebra are everywhere – feeding on the fresh, nutritious grasses.
Although there is no real beginning or end to this migratory circuit — other than birth and death — it seems reasonable to call the wildebeests’ birthing season the start of the migration. Around late January or early February, the herds occupy the short-grass plains that spread over the lower northern slopes of the Ngorongoro Crater highlands and around Olduvai Gorge.
Locations and where to stay:-
- Serengeti South :-
- Asilia Kusini Camp,
- Asilia Kusini Camp
- Ndutu Conservayion Area:-
- Ndutu Lodge
May:- Start of Migration Season
The short rains begin around early November. A little after this, in late November and December, the herds of the wildebeest migration arrive on the short-grass plains of the Serengeti. These are south and east of Seronera, around Ndutu, and include the north of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Dispersed across these plains, wildebeest, and zebra are everywhere – feeding on the fresh, nutritious grasses.
Although there is no real beginning or end to this migratory circuit — other than birth and death — it seems reasonable to call the wildebeests’ birthing season the start of the migration. Around late January or early February, the herds occupy the short-grass plains that spread over the lower northern slopes of the Ngorongoro Crater highlands and around Olduvai Gorge.
Locations and where to stay:-
- Serengeti South :-
- Asilia Kusini Camp,
- Asilia Kusini Camp
- Ndutu Conservayion Area:-
- Ndutu Lodge
June:- Start of Migration Season
The short rains begin around early November. A little after this, in late November and December, the herds of the wildebeest migration arrive on the short-grass plains of the Serengeti. These are south and east of Seronera, around Ndutu, and include the north of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Dispersed across these plains, wildebeest, and zebra are everywhere – feeding on the fresh, nutritious grasses.
Although there is no real beginning or end to this migratory circuit — other than birth and death — it seems reasonable to call the wildebeests’ birthing season the start of the migration. Around late January or early February, the herds occupy the short-grass plains that spread over the lower northern slopes of the Ngorongoro Crater highlands and around Olduvai Gorge.
Locations and where to stay:-
- Serengeti South :-
- Asilia Kusini Camp,
- Asilia Kusini Camp
- Ndutu Conservayion Area:-
- Ndutu Lodge
July:- Start of Migration Season
The short rains begin around early November. A little after this, in late November and December, the herds of the wildebeest migration arrive on the short-grass plains of the Serengeti. These are south and east of Seronera, around Ndutu, and include the north of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Dispersed across these plains, wildebeest, and zebra are everywhere – feeding on the fresh, nutritious grasses.
Although there is no real beginning or end to this migratory circuit — other than birth and death — it seems reasonable to call the wildebeests’ birthing season the start of the migration. Around late January or early February, the herds occupy the short-grass plains that spread over the lower northern slopes of the Ngorongoro Crater highlands and around Olduvai Gorge.
Locations and where to stay:-
- Serengeti South :-
- Asilia Kusini Camp,
- Asilia Kusini Camp
- Ndutu Conservayion Area:-
- Ndutu Lodge
August :- Start of Migration Season
The short rains begin around early November. A little after this, in late November and December, the herds of the wildebeest migration arrive on the short-grass plains of the Serengeti. These are south and east of Seronera, around Ndutu, and include the north of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Dispersed across these plains, wildebeest, and zebra are everywhere – feeding on the fresh, nutritious grasses.
Although there is no real beginning or end to this migratory circuit — other than birth and death — it seems reasonable to call the wildebeests’ birthing season the start of the migration. Around late January or early February, the herds occupy the short-grass plains that spread over the lower northern slopes of the Ngorongoro Crater highlands and around Olduvai Gorge.
Locations and where to stay:-
- Serengeti South :-
- Asilia Kusini Camp,
- Asilia Kusini Camp
- Ndutu Conservayion Area:-
- Ndutu Lodge
September :- Wildebeest Crossings
In September, the herds are pretty much in an identical position to where they are in August, in the Mara Triangle, Sand River, and Lookout Areas in Masai Mara while in Serengeti, you can easily see them in Lamai wedge and Kogatende areas of the northern Serengeti, as well as sometimes up in the Masai Mara.
Because not all wildebeests migrate to Kenya, the herds split up into smaller groupings. Only around half of the animals remain in the northern Serengeti, while the remainder are in the Masai Mara, moving back and forth within this region. So wildebeest can still be seen in the Serengeti (albeit not in the mega-herds). The Masai Mara is the most excellent site to watch the Migration in September.
Locations and where to stay:-
- Serengeti North :-
- Lemala Camp,
- Olakira Camp by Asilia
- Masai mara:-
- Serena Lodge,
- Sand River Camp
October :- Migration heads to seronera
During the month of October, the wildebeests still converge in major regions of Serengeti North. In some instances, you might be lucky to spot or sight heavy wildebeest crossings through the Mara River. It’s a good time to visit for the wildebeest migration and crossings since it’s when there are fewer tourists and not much congestion at crossing points. Although you might not be lucky to spot the crossings, the wildebeests tend to move South of the Serengeti for greener pastures.
More wildebeest herds are seen converging in Lemala Ridge, down to Kogatenge, and some herds heading towards the Eastern Serengeti. They Stay in these regions for almost 2 months before getting to central Serengeti and heading down to the South of Serengeti.
At this point, wildebeests tend to move very fast in herds in order to catch the short rains in central Serengeti, also due to their biological clock, to arrive on time in Serengeti South for the birthing season in February to March of every year.
Locations and where to stay:-
- Serengeti North:-
- Serengeti Central:-
Wildebeest Migration Updates - 2023
Wildebeest Migration Tracker. Follow the herd...
Date:- 6th Nov 2023
Location :- Seronera Valley
Who Sighted :- @habitat_adventures_travel
The Great Migration in Serengeti National Park was spotted on 6th November as they moved further south from the western side of the park.
Sighting by @habitat_adventures_travel
Date:- October 24th 2023
Location :- West Corridor of Serengeti
Who Sighted :- - @jafary9909
The Great Migration is in full swing in the western corridor of the Serengeti! 
Thousands of wildebeest, zebras, and other wildlife are embarking on a journey of a lifetime, crossing the Grumeti River. It’s an incredible spectacle of nature you won’t want to miss.
Thousands of wildebeest, zebras, and other wildlife are embarking on a journey of a lifetime, crossing the Grumeti River. It’s an incredible spectacle of nature you won’t want to miss.Date:- October 6th 2023
Location :- Musabi Plains Serengeti
Who Sighted :- - @alltourstanzania
This megaherd was spotted on the Musabi Plains of the Serengeti National Park. Gigantic herds like this will clear huge areas of their grazing grass in no time!
Activity in the Western Corridor of the Serengeti has sharply increased as huge numbers of wildebeest arrive.
Date:- October 1st 2023
Location :- Seronera Serengeti
Who Sighted :- - @capriott
This herd was spotted in the Seronera area of the Serengeti National Park. There’s plenty of activity in the central Serengeti as the wildebeest journey further south for calving season!
The herds generally pass through Seronera from October to December and then again from April to June.HerdTracker
Date:- Sept 29th 2023
Location :- Seronera Serengeti
Who Sighted :- - @olteshwilson
his herd was spotted crossing the Mara river at crossing no 10. Crossing no 10 has gentle slopes but the strong river current did not make this an easy crossing for the wildebeest!
A fantastic sighting as river crossings wind down in the northern Serengeti.
Date:- Sept 27th 2023
Location :- Seronera Serengeti
Who Sighted :- - @yunus_mussa
This herd was spotted near Moru Kopjes in the Serengeti National Park. The sound of thundering hooves continues in the central Serengeti as more herds arrive!
The wildebeest are quickly making their way south for calving season in the Ndutu area of the Serengeti.
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You might be asking yourself, where can I spot wildebeests in Africa? Well, the simplest answer is in Masai Mara Kenya, and Serengeti Tanzania. But knowing precisely where they are, is now what we do best. We update you on the best location you can see while on your wildebeest migration safari.
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Welcome to Wildebeest Sightings, where we bring Wildebeest Migration Updates through out the year. Follow the Wildebeest Migration in Kenya and Tanzania as they migrate from the Serengeti North to Masai Mara every Year.
Welcome to Wildebeest Sightings, where we bring Wildebeest Migration Updates through out the year. Follow the Wildebeest Migration in Kenya and Tanzania as they migrate from the Serengeti North to Masai Mara every Year.
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Locate Wildebeests Migration Routes
The below wildebeest migration map shows you their general movement from South Serengeti all the way through to North Serengeti and finally the cross over to Kenya Masai Mara.
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.
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