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Dikir Moses
Nearest lodge: Mara Ngenche Safari Camp
21 Jul 2026
Photos can’t quite capture the sheer adrenaline of the Great Migration, but this moment came close. This crossing was captured near a lookout along the Mara River on the Kenya side. This video was captured by @dikir.moses via Instagram.
Recommended safari: Herdtracker East Africa Wildebeest Migration
July 21, 2026
Photos can’t quite capture the sheer adrenaline of the Great Migration, but this moment came close. This crossing was captured near a lookout along the Mara River on the Kenya side.
This video was captured by @dikir.moses via Instagram.
Nearest lodge: Mara Ngenche Safari Camp
amoswildlifephotography
Nearest lodge: Singita Mara River Tented Camp
20 Jul 2026
Welcome to the ground zero of natural traffic jams. Crosspoint 0 makes Monday morning rush hour look like a calm stroll in the park! This megaherd was seen at crossing point 0 on the Mara River in Serengeti National Park. This sighting was captured by @amoswildlifephotography via Instagram
Recommended safari: Luxury Great Migration Safari from June to October in Tanzania (HerdTracker)
July 20, 2026
Nearest lodge: Singita Mara River Tented Camp
amoswildlifephotography
Nearest lodge: Sayari Camp
17 Jul 2026
This herd was seen braving the deep waters of the Mara at crossing #6 in the northern Serengeti near Kogatende. This incredible video was taken by amoswildlifephotography via Instagram.
Recommended safari: Affordable Migration Safari from June to October in Tanzania (HerdTracker)
July 17, 2026
This herd was seen braving the deep waters of the Mara at crossing #6 in the northern Serengeti near Kogatende.
This incredible video was taken by amoswildlifephotography via Instagram.
Nearest lodge: Sayari Camp
Johnson Paul
Nearest lodge: andBeyond Grumeti Serengeti River Lodge
15 Jul 2026
A massive herd was seen crossing the Grumeti River in the Grumeti Reserve in Tanzania. This incredible sighting was captured by @joohpaul via instagram.
Recommended safari: Migration River Crossings Safari with Governors’ Camps
July 15, 2026
A massive herd was seen crossing the Grumeti River in the Grumeti Reserve in Tanzania.
This incredible sighting was captured by @joohpaul via instagram.
Nearest lodge: andBeyond Grumeti Serengeti River Lodge
Mawe Lodges
Nearest lodge: andBeyond Grumeti Serengeti River Lodge
02 Jun 2026
The mornings are always fantastic when you get to witness a Great Migration river crossing! This fantastic sight was captured on the Grumeti River in the Western Corridor of Tanzania's Serengeti. Video Credit: Mawe Lodges
Recommended safari: Migration River Crossings Safari with Governors’ Camps
June 2, 2026
Nearest lodge: andBeyond Grumeti Serengeti River Lodge
Nearest lodge: Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge
29 Apr 2026
Seconds old and already on the run! Witness the incredible first moments of a blue wildebeest in the heart of the southern Serengeti. This incredible video was taken on 29 April 2026 by Manja Kema (Instagram).
Recommended safari: Wildebeest calving season in the Serengeti
April 29, 2026
Seconds old and already on the run! Witness the incredible first moments of a blue wildebeest in the heart of the southern Serengeti.
This incredible video was taken on 29 April 2026 by Manja Kema (Instagram).
Nearest lodge: Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge
SELECT A MONTH in the timeline below to see our monthly predictions for the annual Great Migration. These predictions will ensure that you're in the right place at the right time to witness this natural work wonder.
Rainfall Variability: The migration follows a roughly circular route, timed with the seasonal rains.
During the wet seasons, particularly the' long rains' from March to May, the animals disperse widely across the plains, as water and grazing are plentiful everywhere, making sightings less frequent and predictable.
Large Area of Movement: The migration covers vast areas, spanning some 30,000 square kilometers between Tanzania's Serengeti and Kenya's Maasai Mara. The sheer size of this area means that the wildlife can be spread out and harder to locate at certain times of the year.
Predator Activity: Predator presence, especially of lions, cheetahs, and hyenas, can influence the routes taken by the herds. Intense predator activity in particular areas might lead the herds to alter their paths, affecting where and when they are seen.
The migration is dynamic, and while some months offer high-density viewing opportunities, others present a challenge in locating the dispersed herds.
HerdTracker's new predictor map uses 10 years of migration data to help travelers accurately plan their great migration safari. It provides a 12-month view of where the herd could potentially be spotted.
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