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Anderson Harvey |
12 Jan 2026
This wildebeest mother was spotted right after birthing her calf in the Ndutu region of Tanzania. According to our contributors, calving season is now in full swing!
This video was taken by Anderson Harvey on 12 Jan 2026.
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Nearest lodge: Ndutu Safari Lodge
Emmanuel Meena |
19 Jan 2026
This herd of migrating wildebeest were spotted peacefully grazing in Tanzania’s Kusini Plains. Unlike the dramatics of the river crossings in the north, the Kusini Plains are host to the calving season. The abundance of newborn animals during this time turns the plains into a prime hunting ground for predators.
This incredible video was taken by Emmanuel Meena on 18 Jan 2026.
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Nearest lodge: Serian’s Serengeti Mobile Kusini
Emmanuel Meena |
14 Jan 2026
This Megaherd has arrived in the Southern Serengeti’s Kusini Plains just in time for calving season. Over the next few weeks, these plains will become a nursery for hundreds of thousands of newborns.
This video was taken in 14 Jan 2026 by Emmanuel Meena.
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Nearest lodge: Serian’s Serengeti Mobile Kusini
East Safaris |
09 Jan 2026
This herd was seen scattering in fear as they are chased by a group of cheetahs in Tanzania’s Ndutu Plains. During this time of the year, predators are hot on the heels of migrating herds, in pursuit of a quick meal during calving season of the Great Migration.
This video was taken by East Safaris on 9 Jan 2026.
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Nearest lodge: Ndutu Safari Lodge
Mawe Lodges |
17 Dec 2025
This herd of wildebeest and zebra was spotted today around 12pm near the Rongai area of Kenya. The Rongai and Posee Plains are among the first areas to receive the migrating herds as they move north from Tanzania’s Serengeti toward Kenya’s Masai Mara
This incredible video was taken by Mawe Lodges on 17 Dec 2025.
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Nearest lodge: Rekero Camp
15 Nov 2025
This massive herd of wildebeest was seen crossing the Mara River from the Tanzania side. This scene was witnessed by our very own Discover Africa safari experts Alice Lombard and Vihann Van Wyk while travelling through the northern Serengeti in mid-November.
This Tanzania wildebeest migration sighting is particularly special because it occurred during a period not typically associated with river crossings, which normally peak between July and October.
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Nearest lodge: Serengeti Bushtops Camp
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.
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17 Mar 2024
The Great Migration is probably Africa’s most spectacular wildlife spectacle. Each year,...
13 May 2024
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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