What are you looking for?

Hello traveller!

It's in Cape Town now.

We're sorry. Our safari planners aren't available now. Our office hours are 08:00 - 19:00 (GMT+2).

Call us to speak to an experienced safari planner.


Alternatively, we recommend...

travel-form-icon

Complete our travel enquiry form to connect with a safari planner

ENQUIRE TODAY

What to expect this crossing season

HerdTracker update 19 May 2015

June to September is what is considered the crossing season and during our 2015 crossing season we still have two rivers to cross and the herds are running late this year. 

What does this mean?

There is still a good chance of Grumeti River crossings with most of the migration still south of the Grumeti, the herds are heading west slowly and it seems that if there is late rain in the Lobo, Klein's Camp areas that we might still have a full Grumeti River with wildebeest having to cross although this would be much later than the previous two years. 

Grumeti River crossings during June are likely. Mara River crossings also looks to be later than the last couple of years and we are expecting the first of the crossings to start during July even the last half of July, we are predicting a long crossing season with the herds having lots of grazing and water options, in short, the dry season will start later this year and with it the need to move north. To be on the safe side, go to both the Masai Mara and the Serengeti sides and follow us to make informed decisions closer to the time, for yourself or your clients.  

Carel Verhoef,
HerdTracker

Monthly Herdtracker Migration Safaris

Join our HerdTracker guides on a scheduled HerdTracker Migration Safari. Stay at the right place, at the right time as our expert HerdTracker guides gets you close to nature's greatest spectable.

Interesting Reads

Wheelchair Accessible Beach Resorts and Hotels in Africa

Africa’s coastline is a deep breath – a symphony of gentle tides,...

6 Nov 2025

South Africa 

Learn to surf like a South African: 4 Surf Schools to try on Safari

Surfing is a way of life for many South Africans, who enjoy...

10 May 2024

Ambitious Plan to Rewild 2000 Rhinos in the Next Decade

As a species, the white rhino is under extreme pressure, mostly as...

10 Jan 2024


What Our Guests Have to Say?

Read recent reviews from travellers who have planned and booked their trips with us
Hands down would recommend this team if you are looking for an...

10 Day Unforgettable Southern Africa Safari

Nithya Mohrfeld, United States
27 Oct 2025
Thank you Megan for orchestrating such a wonderful journey!

10 Day Cape Town, Kruger, Victoria Falls & Chobe Safari Review

Christine Zastrow, United States
14 Oct 2025
Susan you are amazing you gave us an experience that only dreams...

15 Day Southern Africa Safari Review

Andrew Wales, Australia
29 Sep 2025
Responsive!

9 Day Highlights of Botswana

Amanda, United States
10 Sep 2025
We had an amazing trip!
Botswana - MY HOME AWAY FROM HOME

Best of Botswana 2025 Review

Jeanine, United States
10 May 2025
Ready to plan a tailor-made safari in the Serengeti?

Enquire now and a Travel Expert will get back to you within 24 hours.

Start planning