Great Wildebeest Migration Safari

 The Great Migration in Africa is a spectacle that die-hard safari lovers have at the top of their bucket lists. It's arguably Mother Nature's greatest wildlife show, with millions of wildebeest, followed by gazelle and zebra, traversing across the Serengeti in Tanzania and Maasai Mara in Kenya.

Naturally, hungry predators follow suit, which makes for exhilarating wildlife sightings! There's only one way to go, and that’s forward, so it's survival of the fittest all the way.

Following this journey is a little bit more tricky than your standard safari, and knowing when to be where is important as the animals are constantly on the move. An African safari including the Great Migration is something that everyone needs to experience at least once in their lifetime. Here's what you can expect.

Where and when does the Great Migration occur?

Because this journey is not exactly mapped out and depends on the rainfall, knowing exactly where you need to be is vital to avoid disappointment. But you don't have to go about booking your dream Great Migration safari in Africa blindly! As the World's Leading Safari Company, our Rhino Africa Travel Experts are well-travelled and in sync with Africa's rhythm. They know all her secret spots and the most luxurious places to rest your head after a full day of adventuring. 

Where does the Great Migration take place?

The Great Migration follows a circuit rather than a set route between Tanzania's Serengeti plains in the south and Kenya's Maasai Mara in the north. 

But just because there's an outline of their journey, it's not an exact science and not really a set route at all. Instead, it's general corridors. The Great Migration is a natural process that depends on the weather, environmental factors, and the animals themselves. However, it does follow roughly a similar schedule and route, although there will always be unpredictable changes.

A Great Migration Kenya safari is best in Maasai Mara when the herds move through the Mara River into the Maasai Mara National Reserve before making their way back into Tanzania. From here, they make their way toward the Serengeti National Park, the ideal location for your Great Migration Tanzania safari

When is the Great Migration

The Great Migration dates remain roughly the same each year. The first action happens when the animals set out across the Serengeti plains in April. Over the next couple of months, they will come across many obstacles, including predators waiting to strike. So, when is the Great Migration in Africa? Here's a rough breakdown of their movement schedule to help you plan your own.