Maasai Mara National Reserve
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2024 had amazing sightings and crossings, but we are getting a better time to experience the same thrill and experiences in 2025. Amazing sightings have been captured, and our Herdtracker 2025 showcases the amazing sightings spotted by our expert guides in Kenya and Tanzania. From calving seasons in Ndutu and South Serengeti to the Masai Mara in Kenya.
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.
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 unpredictable nature of the Great Migration, where different herds respond....
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.
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….
Maasai Mara National Reserve
Maasai Mara National Reserve
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….
northern Serengeti National Park
Serengeti North
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….
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
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….
Serengeti National Park
North Serengeti
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….
northern Serengeti National Park
North Serengeti
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….
Maasai Mara National Reserve
Maasai Mara National Reserve
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….
Masai Mara
Naboisho Conservancy
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….
North Serengeti
Mobile within the Serengeti National Park
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….
Maasai Mara National Reserve
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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Maasai Mara National Reserve
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….
Masai Mara
Maasai Mara National Reserve
Date of Sighting :- 26/07/2025
he show is just starting, mega crossings spotted in Serengeti Mara River Crossing point No. 5. Its expected to witness more of this in the coming days as more herds are spotted south of the….
Maasai Mara National Reserve
Mobile within the Serengeti National Park
Date of Sighting :- 25/07/2025
More new herds have been spotted this week as they enter the Masai Mara through the Sand River Crossing point from the Serengeti. These herds adds up more numbers in the Mara. Its noted that….
Maasai Mara National Reserve
Maasai Mara National Reserve
Date of Sighting :- 17/07/2025
Sand River Masai Mara continues to be a hot spot for wildebeest crossings this year. Thousands have been witnessed since the start of the 2025 wildeebest migration and crossings in Kenya and Tanzania. Stay tuned….
Maasai Mara National Reserve
Masai Mara
Date of Sighting :- 15/07/2025
Wildebeest crossings at the Mara River are picking up speed. More and more herds are now arriving in the Northern Serengeti, and several groups have already crossed the river in the past few days. This….
Masai Mara
Date of Sighting :- 15/07/2025
Large numbers of wildebeest and zebras are now building up along the Sand River, right at the border between Tanzania (Northern Serengeti) and Kenya (Maasai Mara). The riverbanks on both sides are now packed with….
Masai Mara
Maasai Mara National Reserve
Date of Sighting :- 13/07/2025
The migration continues to surge forward with confirmed activity now taking place at Crossing Number 4 along the Mara River in the northern Serengeti. As more herds arrive from behind, river activity is intensifying with….
North Serengeti
Serengeti North
Date of Sighting :- 11/07/2025
Wildebeest movement at Sand River is ongoing, with more herds continuing to arrive and cross into the Maasai Mara. The riverbanks remain active, as steady streams of animals navigate their way across this key early….
No results found.
Date of Sighting :- 11/07/2025
The first wildebeest crossings at the Mara River have now been recorded. After weeks of movement through the western corridor and, more recently, Sand River, the migration has now reached one of its most dramatic….
Serengeti National Park
Central Serengeti, North Serengeti
Date of Sighting :- 10/07/2025
Wildebeest movement through the Sand River in the northern Serengeti continues to gain momentum. Since the first crossing was recorded, more herds have followed, steadily pushing north toward the Maasai Mara. The riverbanks are now….
No results found.
Date of Sighting :- 09/07/2025
The herds have been sighted crossing at Sand River in the northern Serengeti. Early groups have already been gathering in the area over the past few days, and with the first crossing now complete, momentum….
No results found.
Date of Sighting :- 08/07/2025
Herds have now entered the northern Serengeti, with increasing activity seen around the Sand River region. This area is traditionally one of the first crossing points for wildebeest moving out of the Serengeti and into….
No results found.
Date of Sighting :- 06/07/2025
The Masai Mara Migration Season is officially on, and more wildebeests and zebras are spotted entering the reserve in large number. More are expected to arrive this week. If planning to witness the first arrival….
No results found.
Date of Sighting :- 04/07/2025
More Sightings from west of Serengeti and Grumeti headed to North and into Serengeti. In a few days, there will be crossings witnessed through the Mara River. Scouts were spotted in Masai Mara Sand River….
No results found.
Date of Sighting :- 06/07/2025
As the month of July begins, unexpected arrivals were witnessed in Masai Mara, making this event a surprise to Many. The wildebeest migration comes in early this year, as we expect more herds to arrive….
No results found.
Date of Sighting :- 05/07/2025
Currently A big herd is entering Masai Mara from Serengeti, marking the start of the wildebeest crossings in Masai Mara. More herds are still on the way coming, but these are signs of early crossings….
No results found.
Date of Sighting :- 01/07/2025
Wildebeest herds have been sighted moving west through the Central Serengeti, continuing their annual migration journey. Recent footage shows several groups making steady progress, indicating a clear directional shift toward the western corridor. A significant….
No results found.
Date of Sighting :- 30/06/2025
As the migration is moving closer to the crossing points in Northern Serengeti and Masai Mara, recent sightings have shown its moving fast and speedy. Recently scounts have been spotted in Masai Mara, and a….
No results found.
Date of Sighting :- 25/06/2025
Western herds are currently heading north through the Fort Ikoma region, marking a key stage in their migration journey across the Serengeti. This movement indicates that the animals are following the traditional western corridor, using….
No results found.
Date of Sighting :- 22/06/2025
Herds have been spotted in Ikorongo region of West Serengeti. They are moving steadily north, and the migration is clearly active in this area. The animals are spread out but heading in the same direction…..
No results found.
Date of Sighting :- 21/06/2025
Herds have been spotted in Western and Northern Serengeti. Large groups have been spotted moving through the Western Corridor of the Serengeti, with many already entering the Grumeti Region. This area, known for its rich….
No results found.
Date of Sighting :- 15/06/2025
Recent sightings of wildebeest herds near the Sand River area in the Masai Mara signal that the long anticipated northward movement is underway. These early scouts are often the first sign that the Great Migration….
No results found.
Date of Sighting :- 14/06/2025
The wildebeest migration continues in full force through the Nyasirori area, deep in the Western Corridor of the Serengeti. This region, known for its expansive plains and proximity to the Grumeti River, is now alive….
No results found.
Date of Sighting :- 10/06/2025
The herds are sighted in Mareu, a quiet and less crowded area in the western part of the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. It’s not as famous as other parts like Seronera or the Mara….
No results found.
Date of Sighting :- 12/06/2025
As the sun sets over the western Serengeti headed to Ikoma, a big herd is seen moving slowly approaching the north of Serengeti. The corssings are soon happening, waves of wildebeest move slowly across the….
No results found.
Date of Sighting :- 24/05/2025
In the Central Serengeti, around the Nyaruswiga regions and Seronera areas, large groups of wildebeests have been spotted gathering once again. The herds are slowly building up in number, feeding on the remaining grass and….
No results found.
Date of Sighting :- 21/05/2025
The Wildebeest Shift Begins, right now the wildebeests are in the central part of the Serengeti, moving into the Rongai area as they head west toward Fort Ikoma. The grass is still good here, so….
No results found.
Date of Sighting :- 12/04/2025
Thousands of wildebeests are actively moving across the vast landscapes of the Serengeti National Park. The herds are currently making their way through the central and southern regions of the park, navigating the open plains….
No results found.
Date of Sighting :- 02/04/2025
The wildebeest are still in Serengeti National Park, primarily in the central Serengeti, particularly around the Seronera region. This area serves as a crucial stopover during their annual migration as the herds transition from the….
No results found.
Date of Sighting :- 19/03/2025
The great wildebeest migration, one of nature’s most awe-inspiring spectacles, has now moved from the southern Serengeti and is spread across the central Serengeti plains. This marks a crucial phase of the journey, where the….
No results found.
Date of Sighting :- 17/02/2025
LIVE from the Great Migration: Crossing Lake Ndutu! Captured today, witness the incredible moment when thousands of wildebeest, zebras, and other wildlife make their daring journey across Lake Ndutu. This stunning crossing is just a….
No results found.
Date of Sighting :- 30/01/2025
New life in the wild, witnessing the great wildebeest calving season in Ndutu, Such an incredible time to be out here.
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Date of Sighting :- 27/01/2025
Wildebeest Calving sightings are very minimal, especially in Maasai Mara and its neighboring conservancies. This sighting of a wildebeest birth was spotted in Mara Ripoi Conservancy in Maasai Mara.
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Date of Sighting :- 23/01/2025
Newborn wildebeest calves occupy the Southern Serengeti Plains as the calving season continues. More sightings are being witnessed as February approaches where more than 8000 calves are born daily.
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Date of Sighting :- 01/01/2025
Baffled, bewildered, and befuddled… A newborn calf enters the world just shy of the New Year. Life on Tanzania’s Serengeti plains is determined by seasons. The full moon brought the grass rains and plenty of….
No results found.
Date of Sighting :- 09/01/2025
This is the time of year that wildebeest are gathering on the Serengeti’s Southern plains ready to calve. This is a calving sighting spotted near Lake Ndutu, where more than 500,000 wildebeests are converged solely….
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