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Where Are Wildebeests in The Month of September?

Location of Wildebeest Migration:- :- Northern Serengeti

All About September

The Great Wildebeest Migration in September

September :- The Wildebeests start to move to Serengeti North from Masai Mara

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 Mara.

In September, you should visit Northern Serengeti as they will all be around this part as they congregate to move south. Huge numbers can still be witnessed in this region, as well as active river crossings in Northern Serengeti.

Where are the wildebeest herds in September?

As the month moves closer to the end, the wildebeests starts moving to South from both Northern Serengeti and Masai Mara. Although you can still witness then as some herds are left behind, you can as well witness wildebeests river crossings.

Highlights of Wildebeest Migration in September

  • Huge herds are spotted more in Northern Serengeti compared to Masai Mara
  • You can easily see and witness river crossings in September both in Masai Mara and Serengeti
  • The month is still active for wildebeest migration, follow our wildebeest migration map to spot exactly where they are.
  • More big cat activities can be seen in Masai Mara, conservancies around them, and Northern Serengeti.

Wildebeest Migration Map in September

Climate and Weather in September

Wildebeest Migration Weather Conditions in September

September continues to maintain the dry spell that began in June within the Serengeti National Park. The weather parameters reflect a continuity from August, with little variation. The rainfall slightly rises to 34mm (1.34″), an increase from the previous month. Similar to preceding months, September offers long daylight hours and bears witness to a resilient UV index. The wildlife remains abundant and accessible due to these consistent weather conditions.

Temperature

September’s arrival in Serengeti National Park shows an average high temperature of a still moderately hot 27°C (80.6°F), hardly different from the previous month. Serengeti National Park observes a substantial disparity between daytime high and the average low temperature of 14°C (57.2°F) during September nights.

Rainfall

In September, the rain falls for 6 days. Throughout September, 34mm (1.34″) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 142 rainfall days, and 840mm (33.07″) of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Serengeti National Park, Tanzania, the average length of the day in September is 12 hours and 6min.
On the first day of September, sunrise is at 06:38, and sunset is at 18:42. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 18:34 EAT.

Sunshine

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

Daytime temperature 28°C
Nightly temperature 14.8°C
Average temperature 21.4°C
Daily sunshine 8.7 hrs
Avg rainfall 42 mm
Rainy days days
Sea temperature 26°C
Humidity 61%
Windspeed 12.2kph

Gallery of Wildebeest Migration in September

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

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