The Beginning
Ndutu / Southern Serengeti
CalvingWhere are the herds now?
November field guideThe Return South
The seasonal story is centred on Serengeti plains, with movement south shaping the days.
Plan around this season
Month by month
The circle never stops.
Rainfall changes the precise timing every year. The route is predictable; the wildlife never performs to a timetable.
The Journey North
Central / Western Serengeti
Herd movementThe Herds Gather
Western / Northern Serengeti
Approaching crossingsThe Crossing
Northern Serengeti / Maasai Mara
River crossingsThe Return South
Serengeti
Movement southChoose your chapter
Crossings or calving?
Two countries, one ecosystem
Kenya or Tanzania?
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Tanzania
The longest part of the migration cycle: calving, movement north, western corridors and the Northern Serengeti.
Explore Tanzania 02Kenya
Maasai Mara season, big-cat country and superb extensions through Kenya’s varied safari landscapes.
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Combine both
A cross-border route can follow the ecosystem rather than the map, with pacing designed around your dates.
Design a combined safariMigration journeys
Travel with the season, not against it.
Good to know
Migration questions, answered honestly.
Can a river crossing be guaranteed?+
No. The herds move in response to rain and grazing, and may wait beside a river for hours or days. Strong guiding, good positioning and enough time improve the opportunity, but nature decides.
Is calving season easier to predict?+
The broad January-to-March window is reliable, though rainfall influences where the largest groups settle. It is a rewarding time for green landscapes, young animals and predator interaction.
How many nights should I allow?+
For a crossing-focused trip, several nights in the north are far better than rushing through. A complete Tanzania or Kenya itinerary usually works best when the migration chapter is one part of a varied route.
When should I book?+
Prime migration camps are limited. Planning nine to twelve months ahead gives better choice, especially for July through October and for family travel.