Best Wildebeest Migration Safaris: Experience the Masai Mara and Serengeti

Every year, millions of wildebeest migrate from Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya to Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park. They cross through the crocodile and hippopotamus-infested Mara River, searching for lush grazing grounds and water.

The best migration dates for this year span from early July to October, so it’s essential to book your Masai Mara wildebeest migration safaris for these months to experience this breathtaking natural phenomenon. The fate of these wildebeests remains uncertain as they cross, with many wild cats waiting to prey on them. If they escape these predators, they’ll make it to their destination successfully.

This Masai Mara-Serengeti river crossing is a do-or-die journey that they take on each and every year, though no one knows what actually triggers the migration. This stunning display of nature attracts millions of tourists every year, and it’s a movie in the wild that every wildlife lover will fall in love with.

If you want to witness the annual Masai Mara migration, we offer budget-friendly Masai Mara migration safaris that will take you to see these wildebeests crossing from Masai Mara National Reserve to Serengeti National Park through the Mara River. Check out our packages and experience this unforgettable event.

The wildebeest migration is a great experience you can add to your African safari package. It’s unique and cannot be experienced in any other country in the world except for Kenya and Tanzania.

So if you are looking at adding diversity to your package then this migration is a must. If you want to get the best of it, you can consider visiting Masai Mara National Reserve together with Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater.

This will give you an all round experience of this great display of wildlife. Luxury Kenya safaris offer a better experience.

What is the African Wildebeest Migration?

The African wildebeest migration is a 3000km plus journey that Zebras and wildebeests along with other mammals take to search for a land with lush grazing land and access to water. When Masai Mara National Reserve becomes dry, these mammals have to migrate to Serengeti National Park in Tanzania.

After a few months, they migrate back to Masai Mara. This journey has so many challenges and some animals die along the way because of fatigue before they can even make it to the hardest part of crossing over a crocodile and hippopotamus infested river to the Serengeti side.

So may predators like lions, cheetahs and leopards be waiting to feast on these animals. It’s one of the best times of the year for them to feed.

Where to see the Migration in Africa

You can only see the migration in Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya and Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. These are the only two places in the world where you can see this great activity. These wildebeests crossover to Tanzania through the Mara river and back to Kenya after a few months. They migrate to search for lush grazing land and water sources.

When you visit these countries, your sole aim should not be the migration only. These two countries are considered among the best safari destinations in Africa and have some of the best game viewing experiences you can ever come across.

Kenya and Tanzania are very rich in wildlife and are among the best countries to see the big five game animals. You will see these game animals with great ease during your game drives. They could actually get really close to you and you get to see them at a close range. Endeavor to add some diversity to your tour packages when you visit any of these African safari countries.

Migration Dates

The display usually happens between July to October. During this time, wildebeest migrate to Kenya and stay until October when they migrate back to Serengeti in Tanzania. January to early March are considered to be the calving period.

Tens of thousands of wildebeests are born during this period. So if you want to see the actual migration then you ought to visit Masai Mara between July to October. The calving experience can best be seen from Serengeti National Park in January and February.

Competition is quite high between July and October and we request you to book your safaris in advance to get availability at the best facilities. Much as we handle last minute bookings, sometimes our partner lodges get full and we have to look for other accommodation facilities.

We always want the best for our clients hence, we try so hard to book for them the best facilities. Even for last minute bookings, we shall still endeavor to organize something for you a nice trip.

The Great Migration in Kenya & Tanzania

The wildebeest migration is one of the highlights of an African safari. its one of the best activities you can ever engage in while on your African safari. Unfortunately, it only happens in Kenya and Tanzania. If you want to see the great migration in Kenya this year or next year then consider booking your safari between July and October.

You should also know that these are the most competitive months and you ought to book your migration safaris way in advance to get availability as proposed. Most of the good affordable lodges get full, leaving you with a choice of luxury of budget safari lodges which may not be of your choice.

If your primary interest is seeing this great display of nature then we request you let us know from the start so that we are able to tailor a package that mainly focuses on this. Masai Mara National Reserve has a couple of sectors and the southern is best for migration. In some scenarios, migration camps may be used so as to keep up with the migration trend. Communicating all your needs and requests in advance is therefore necessary.