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10 Reasons to Visit Tanzania The great Migration Season in Tanzania One of the most sought-after experiences for wildlife and nature enthusiasts, the Great Migration is the ever-moving circular migration of over a million animals across the Serengeti-Mara ecosystem. The constant movement of columns of wildebeest, joined by a host of companions, follows an age-old route in search of grazing and water. After calving in the southern part of Tanzania’s Serengeti near the Ngorongoro Ndutu Area, the animals journey through the Serengeti up and around in a clockwise direction towards the Masai Mara in Kenya, before returning once again near the end of the year. Along the way, high drama is always present, as thousands of animals are taken by predators and thousands more are born, replenishing the numbers and sustaining the circle of life. Wildebeest Form the bulk of the migration, being very numerous. They prefer short grasses but will eat tall grasses, especially after they have been “trimmed” by zebras and buffalo. They thrive on the new shoots of grasses. The Great Migration Seasons: The Great Migration seasons in Tanzania offer stunning wildlife spectacles as millions of animals traverse the Serengeti and Masai Mara.🐃🦓🌍 While historic migration patterns can help predict where the herds will be at a particular time, these are wild animals, and the annual rainfall they rely on for grass growth is becoming more unpredictable. Pumba Safaris operates along the entire migration route, providing our guests with the best opportunity to witness the migration up close while on safari. Explore the Great Migration seasons in Tanzania with us. Month by Month: The Serengeti Wildebeest Migration: December/January:  The southern plains are lush with fresh, nutritious grasses for the wildebeest to graze on. The areas around the southern Serengeti and Ngorongoro Ndutu are where the herds will spend some time enjoying the abundant grazing in preparation for the birth of the new calves. February:  Between late January and mid-March, over 80% of fertile female wildebeest give birth within a few weeks of each other. During this time, over 500,000 tiny wildebeest dot the plains, attracting predators who swoop in to feast on the easy prey. March:  At this time, the wildebeest are still in the southern area of the park, as it continues to rain around the southern plains of the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Ndutu area. April: The wildebeest commence their extensive journey northward, passing through the southwest, central, and southeast regions of the Serengeti. While grazing en route, some herds will still linger around the Ngorongoro Ndutu area. May: The impressive columns of wildebeest, stretching for several kilometers, can be seen flooding the Moru Kopjes and the central area of the park. The last groups of the migration will also be leaving the Ngorongoro Ndutu area. In the first half of June, you can observe large concentrations of wildebeest gathered on the southern banks of the Grumeti River in the Western Serengeti, preparing to confront their first challenge: crossing the crocodile-infested river as they move north. July: The migration gains momentum, with massive herds of wildebeest spread out across the northern Serengeti as they continue their journey northward. The first herds typically arrive in the north in early July, with Mara River crossings beginning in the second week of the month. August: As the dry season approaches, the wildebeest encounter the second challenge of their journey: crossing the Great Mara River. While many may perish during this perilous crossing, The thousands of calves born during January and February will more than make up for the losses. September: The herds are mostly concentrated in the Maasai Mara in Kenya, the northernmost range of the trek. However, many still remain in the Serengeti, and some will start crossing the Mara River again to the Serengeti side by the last week of September. October: The wildebeest encounter the swollen waters of the Mara River once more as they cross on their journey back south. November: The short rains arrive, propelling the wildebeest down to Central Serengeti, then to the southwest and southeast to the rejuvenated grasses of the Serengeti. Hello! I am Edwin, Meet Edwin Mramba, owner of Pumba Safaris, a tour company creating life-changing safari experiences for over 10 years. Edwin has explored Tanzania, developing a deep understanding of the local cultures and traditions. Follow his journey and gain insights into the African Safari experience through Pumba Safaris’ social media and blog. Categories Safari Type Kilimanjaro Photography Safari Active Safari Flying Safari Where to go Recent Posts The great Migration Season in Tanzania Add Comment Like This Artical? Facebook