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The Wildebeest Migration in March

What to Expect in March?

  • Weather: In Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park, the first month of fall, March, remains warm, with average temperatures ranging from 28°C (82.4°F) to 15°C (59°F). March has a reputation for being a rainy month. The meadows are lush and fruitful, providing vital nourishment for the large herds of wildebeest.
  • Wildebeest migration movement: The Serengeti’s Ndutu and Kusini Maswa districts are home to the Serengeti’s wildebeest herds. They move slowly, while numerous newborn calves are fed.
  • Predatory encounters: Predators see calves as easy prey since there are so many of them. There will be a lot of lions and leopards to see.
  • Accommodation options: We recommend spending March in the Ndutu area. Mobile camps in Kusini and Maswa operate during the month of March, providing wonderful possibilities to be close to the herd during your Serengeti migration safari.

March HerdTracker Updates

03 Mar 2026

Zebras and Wildebeest seen grazing in Ndutu, Tanzania

A herd of zebra and wildebeest was seen gathering in the Ndutu Area near Hidden Valley in Tanzania. Zebra and wildebeest often pair up during...

This video was taken by @arturstankiewiczphotography on 3 March 2026

Nearest lodge: Lemala Ndutu Mobile Tented Camp

22 Mar 2025

A herd of wildebeest and other herbivores spotted near Retima Bridge in Central Serengeti

A herd of wildebeest was spotted near Retima Bridge in Tanzania’s Central Serengeti National Park. Here we can even see some calves, zebra and other...

This incredible video was taken by Mawe Lodges on 22 March 2025

Nearest lodge: Acacia Migration Camp (Dec to March)

20 Mar 2025

Wildebeest herd spotted between southern Ndutu and Serengeti

This herd was spotted heading south between the southern border of Ndutu in the southern Serengeti. The Great Migration is in full swing and it’s...

This video was taken by Mawe Lodges on 20 March 2025

Nearest lodge: Ndutu Wilderness Camp Nearest lodge: Lemala Ndutu Mobile Tented Camp

11 Mar 2025

Wildebeest and zebras spotted crossing the Orangi River

This herd of wildebeest and zebra were spotted crossing the Orangi River in the Serengeti National Park, navigating the wild in their epic quest for...

This incredible video was taken by Andrew Safari Guide on 11 March 2025

Nearest lodge: Olakira Migration Camp (Dec – Mar)

31 Mar 2024

Large herd spotted in central Serengeti

A massive herd of wildebeest and zebras was spotted in the central area of Serengeti National Park. A group of people experienced this magical scene...

These beautiful pictures were taken by Kingson Mazee on 31 March 2024

Nearest lodge: Serengeti Kati Kati

09 Mar 2024

Huge wildebeest herd spotted near Gol Kopjes heading east!

A wildebeest herd was spotted near Gol Kopjes in the Serengeti National Park. Wildebeest play a vital role in the ecosystem, as their grazing helps...

This stunning video was taken by Mawe Lodges on 9 March 2024

Nearest lodge: Namiri Plains

09 Mar 2024

Massive wildebeest herd spotted near Ndutu!

This herd was spotted moving near Ndutu in Serengeti National Park. The great migration usually comes to the Ndutu area around late December and can...

Nearest lodge: Ndutu Safari Lodge

09 Mar 2024

Wildebeest calf has a drink of its mothers milk near Ndutu!

This wildebeest calf and its mother were spotted near Ndutu. Most wildebeest calves will have to suckle on their mother for around four months, but...

Nearest lodge: Ndutu Safari Lodge

26 Mar 2023

Massive amount of Southern Wildebeest Herds on the move!

Massive numbers pass Naabi hill from the south heading to the eastern plains where there has been recent rains! This marks the shift towards the...

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Planning a trip to see the wildebeest migration, but not sure when or where to go?


Find out where the herd will be, and what to expect each month of the year, using our migration map with monthly predictions.


Our experts predict how the wildebeest migration will move based on previous years migratory patterns and real time updates received from pilots, rangers and safari guides in the Serengeti.


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HerdTracker is a real time Google map showing weekly updates of the wildebeest migration's precise location.


The updates are accurate, sourced weekly from pilots who fly over the Serengeti, safari guides on the ground, Tanzania National Parks Authority rangers and lodges in the Masai Mara in Kenya.


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