The Great Wildebeest Migration in January?

Where are the wildebeest herds in January?

The Wildebeests Arrive from a long Journey to the South of Serengeti, all ready for another season of bithing known as Wildebeest Calving Season

Highlights of Wildebeest Migration in January

  • The month of January is when they arrive in Ndutu and South Serengeti.
  • The Calving Season Starts towards the end of January
  • Big Cats and Scavengers take advantage of the available ready food during this month
  • The month tends to be warm, friendly, and conducive to wildebeest calves.
  • Wildebeest Migration arrives in batches of different herds from central Serengeti

January :- The Wildebeests are now in South Serengeti

The Wildebeest Migration in January can be spotted in the Ndutu Conservation Area and Serengeti South. It is believed this is where a wildebeest life starts, where the calving and birthing of wildebeest calves happen.

The Calving Season starts from January till the end of March. It’s recorded that more than 8000+ calves are born daily between January and March. In January, the calving season can be noted towards the end of the month.

The wildebeests will be arriving in Ndutu and South Serengeti ready to start their biological obligation which is to give birth to young calves. They look for better places to settle, with lots of water and food.

Wildebeest Migration Map in January

Climate and Weather in January

Wildebeest Migration Weather Conditions in January

In Serengeti National Park, The month of January ushers in a new year with an array of climatic features. The month is celebrated for its moderate temperatures, strong UV index, and substantial daylight hours.

The recorded peak temperature for the month is 28°C (82.4°F). Additionally, a significant aspect of January’s weather pattern includes considerable rainfall and numerous rainy days. A blend of these elements establishes January’s distinct atmospheric composition in this wildlife sanctuary.

Temperature

Ndutu and South Serengeti’s warmest period falls in January through March and October when the average high temperatures ascend to 28°C (82.4°F).

Rainfall

In Ndutu and South Serengeti, Tanzania, in January, it rains for 15 days, with typically 83mm (3.19″) of accumulated precipitation. In Serengeti National Park, Tanzania, during the entire year, the rain falls for 142 days and collects up to 840mm (33.07″) of precipitation.

Daylight

In Serengeti South and Ndutu, the average length of the day in January is 12 hours and 14 minutes. On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:36, and sunset is at 18:51. On the last day of January, in Serengeti National Park, Tanzania, sunrise is at 06:47, and sunset is at 19:00 EAT.

Sunshine

January through March, and June through December, with an average of 8 hours of sunshine, are the months with the most sunshine.

Daytime temperature 27.9°C
Nightly temperature 15.4°C
Average temperature 21.6°C
Daily sunshine 8.4 hrs
Avg rainfall 97 mm
Rainy days 15 days
Sea temperature 28.1°C
Humidity 70%
Windspeed 10.4kph

Gallery of Wildebeest Migration in January

Enjoy some amazing photos of wildebeest migration seen and sighted during this month of the year.

Nearby Camps to Stay For Wildebeest Migration in January

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