Wilbebeest Migration Calendar

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Discover the Annual Journey of the Wildebeest

Welcome to the Wilbebeest Migration Calendar — your ultimate guide to witnessing one of nature’s most spectacular events. Each year, thousands of Wilbebeests traverse vast distances across the plains and savannas, following ancient routes marked by tradition and survival.

Why Follow the Wildebeest Migration?

The wildebeest migration is a breathtaking display of nature’s resilience and harmony. It plays a vital role in the ecosystem, supporting predators, scavengers, and plant life. Visitors and wildlife enthusiasts flock to experience this awe-inspiring movement from year to year.

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Follow the Great Migration through Tanzania and Kenya — A Year-Round Spectacle!

Month	Location & Activity	Highlights
January	Southern Serengeti (Ndutu, Grumeti)	Calving season — thousands of newborns
February	Southern Serengeti (Ndutu plains)	Predator action increases around calves
March	Southern Serengeti (Ndutu)	Migration begins moving northwest
April	Western Serengeti (Grumeti River)	Crossing the Grumeti River
May	Western Serengeti	Herds continue to move towards the north
June	Western Serengeti to Northern Serengeti	Approaching the Mara River
July	Northern Serengeti & Maasai Mara (Kenya)	Dramatic Mara River crossings begin
August	Maasai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)	Peak Mara River crossings & predator sightings
September	Maasai Mara National Reserve	Grazing in the Mara, river crossings continue
October	Northern Serengeti & Maasai Mara	Migration starts moving southward
November	Central & Western Serengeti	Return migration begins
December	Southern Serengeti (Ndutu)	Herds gather; preparation for calving season