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ARTUR STANKIEWICZ |
03 Mar 2026
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 the migration, making them the ultimate travel buddies!
This video was taken by @arturstankiewiczphotography on 3 March 2026.
Nearest lodge: Lemala Ndutu Mobile Tented Camp, Northern Tanzanian Circuit
Recommended safari: Green Season Migration Safari
Kelvin Lema |
08 Feb 2026
This herd was seen grazing in the plains between Maswa Game Reserve and Makao in Tanzania’s southern Serengeti. While herds generally move in a clockwise direction, the exact path and timing of different groups can vary depending on localised rainfall and grazing conditions, making it very unpredictable.
This video was taken on 8 Feb 2026 by Kevin Lema (@kelvinlema_90)
Nearest lodge: Songa Tented Camp, Tanzania
Recommended safari: Wildebeest calving season in the Serengeti
Manja Kema |
01 Feb 2026
This wildebeest mother was spotted giving birth to a brand new herd member in Tanzania’s Maswa Game Reserve. Witnessing the wildebeest calving season is a reminder of the incredible cycle of the Great Migration. Within minutes, these calves are on their feet, ready to keep pace with the herd.
Nearest lodge: Mwiba Lodge, Tanzania
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.
Nearest lodge: Ndutu Safari Lodge, Tanzania
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.
Nearest lodge: Serian’s Serengeti Mobile Kusini, Serengeti
Recommended safari: Wildebeest calving season in the Serengeti
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.
Nearest lodge: Serian’s Serengeti Mobile Kusini, Serengeti
Recommended safari: Wildebeest calving season in the Serengeti
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.
Nearest lodge: Ndutu Safari Lodge, Tanzania
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.
Nearest lodge: Rekero Camp, Kenya
Recommended safari: Affordable Serengeti & Masai Mara Migration Safari
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.
Nearest lodge: Serengeti Bushtops Camp, Tanzania
Recommended safari: Follow the Migration in Tanzania
HerdTracker |
22 Aug 2025
We want to begin by thanking our community – conservationists, safari enthusiasts, photographers, and wildlife advocates – for your passionate voices and genuine concerns about what we’ve all witnessed.
Your commitment to protecting the Great Migration runs as deep as ours, and we’re grateful for those who continue to shine a light on practices that threaten this natural wonder. A special thanks to @nickkleer and @africansafarimag for sharing the viral footage that has sparked this crucial conversation.
HerdTracker was founded with a simple mission: to share the magic of the Great Migration with the world. We believe that by tracking and sharing the movements of this incredible phenomenon, we can help people connect with one of nature’s most extraordinary spectacles while fostering a deep respect for wildlife and the ecosystems that sustain them.
The heartbreaking footage of dozens of safari vehicles blocking wildebeest at river crossings – as well as the most recent footage of tourists getting out of their vehicles, putting their lives and the wellbeing of the animals in danger – forces us to confront an uncomfortable truth: the very thing we sought to celebrate and protect is being compromised by overtourism and unethical guiding practices.
We’ve watched with growing concern as increased visitation to crossing points has led to vehicles forming barriers that disrupt natural animal behaviour, guides prioritising the “perfect shot” over animal welfare, and visitors treating this sacred natural event as if it were a theme park attraction.
❗️The Great Migration is not a theme park attraction. It’s a raw, wild event that deserves our respect. ❗️
Recognising this challenge, we haven’t stood idle. We’ve implemented a new policy for posting HerdTracker updates: we now deliberately delay posting updates to HerdTracker and our social media channels, to prevent any possibility of our posts having an impact on the great migration’s movements, especially for river crossing events.
Today, we’re announcing that we are actively conducting a comprehensive review of HerdTracker’s role and responsibility in the future of Great Migration tourism. This isn’t just about tweaking our platform; it’s about fundamentally examining how we can ensure that our passion for sharing wildlife experiences doesn’t inadvertently contribute to their destruction.
While we work on these changes, we urgently call upon every traveller planning a migration safari to be part of the solution:
The Great Migration has survived droughts, predators, and changing landscapes for millennia. It should not be threatened by cameras and vehicles. We’re committed to sharing the wonder of Africa with the world, in a responsible way.
The Great Migration should not be threatened by our cameras and our vehicles. We’re committed to getting this right, even if it means fundamentally changing how we operate.
The migration belongs to the wild. Our job is to witness it with wonder, and to help protect it for future generations.
Sincerely,
Andre Van Kets
Co-Founder, Discover Africa
Creator, HerdTracker
travel.with.rover |
18 Aug 2025
Wildebeest were seen leaping into the Mara’s rapids near the main crossing by Mara Serena — not once, but twice in a single day.
This video was taken on 18 August 2025 by @travel.with.rover.
Nearest lodge: Soroi Luxury Migration Camp, Kenya
Recommended safari: Affordable Migration Safari from June to October in Tanzania (HerdTracker)
travel.with.rover |
18 Aug 2025
This herd was seen leaping into the rapids of the Mara close to the main crossing point near Mara Serena. Hopefully there are no crocs in the water!
This video was taken on 18 August 2025 by @travel.with.rover.
Nearest lodge: Soroi Luxury Migration Camp, Serengeti
Recommended safari: Affordable Migration Safari from June to October in Tanzania (HerdTracker)
ekai_wild |
29 Jul 2025
This herd was spotted crossing the deep waters of the Mara at the Miti Moja crossing point!
This video was taken on 29 July 2025 by @ekai_wild.
Recommended safari: Affordable Migration Safari from June to October in Tanzania (HerdTracker)
Amos Pampy Hardecker |
29 Jul 2025
This herd was seen crossing the Mara River at crossing point number 7. On the steep banks of the river, you can even see a crocodile! 🐊
This video was taken on 29 July 2025 by Amos Pampy Hardecker.
Nearest lodge: Serian’s Serengeti Lamai, Serengeti
Recommended safari: Affordable Migration Safari from June to October in Tanzania (HerdTracker)
Amos Pampy Hardecker |
29 Jul 2025
This herd was seen leaping into the Mara river at crossing point #7. If you look closely you might be able to spot a crocodile hiding amongst the brush. 🐊
This video was taken on 29 July 2025 by Amos Pampy Hardecker.
Nearest lodge: Serian’s Serengeti Lamai, Serengeti
Recommended safari: Affordable Migration Safari from June to October in Tanzania (HerdTracker)
Michael Laubscher |
29 Jul 2025
This herd was spotted crossing the Mara river at the Miti Moja crossing point. The slopes are incredibly steep and cause some of them to leap into the water from great heights!
This video was taken on 29 July 2025 by Michael Laubscher.
Recommended safari: Affordable Migration Safari from June to October in Tanzania (HerdTracker)
John Katala |
27 Jul 2025
This herd was seen making their way across the Mara River at crossing point #4 – one of the most iconic moments of the Great Migration.
This video was taken on 27 July 2025 by John Katala.
Nearest lodge: Serian’s Serengeti Lamai, Serengeti
Recommended safari: Affordable Migration Safari from June to October in Tanzania (HerdTracker)
Mawe Lodges |
26 Jul 2025
This massive herd was seen braving the rapids of the Mara River at crossing point #4. During peak river crossings, thousands of wildebeest may leap into the water within minutes, creating a thunderous spectacle of hooves, splashes, and panic.
This video was taken on 26 July 2025 by Mawe Lodges.
Nearest lodge: Nyasi Migrational Camp (North), Serengeti
Recommended safari: Affordable Migration Safari from June to October in Tanzania (HerdTracker)
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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.
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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