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The Wildebeest Migration in September

What to Expect in September?

Weather: September offers more hot and dry weather, as the dry season continues in the Serengeti and Masai Mara.
Wildebeest migration movement: Most of the wildebeest have crossed the Mara River, and the majority of the herds will be in the Greater Masai Mara area, eating the lush green grass resources before venturing north towards the private conservancies (Mara North, Olare Orok).
Accommodation options: Similar to August, September is an easy month to predict where the herds will be. You can still stay in the Serengeti early in the month, but its safer to stay on the Masai Mara side to view the last of the Mara River crossings. The Olakira Camp or the Mara River mobile camps are unrivalled migration safari options.

24 Sep 2024

Wildebeest herds braving the Kichwa Tembo Crossing!

These herds were sighted crossing the river at Kichwa Tembo Crossing Point. Rains in the Mara North Conservancy caused the wildebeest to cross over this...

These beautiful pictures were taken by Sokomoto Images on 24 September 2024

Nearest lodge: Angama Mara

18 Sep 2024

Massive Wildebeest herds crossing at number 7!

These herds were sighted at crossing point number 7 on the Mara River. In this video, you can see the wildebeest decide to change their...

This amazing video was taken by Kelvin Lema on 18 September 2024

Nearest lodge: Sayari Camp

17 Sep 2024

Herd of wildebeest crossing at number 5!

This herd was sighted crossing the Mara River at crossing point number 5. The crossings are still continuing as we reach mid September. It is...

This amazing video was taken by Mawe Lodges on 17 September 2024

Nearest lodge: Ole Serai Luxury Camp Kogatende

14 Sep 2024

Wildebeest herds crossing at point number 3!

This wildebeest herd was crossing at crossing point number 3. These safari-goers were treated to a massive herd crossing over the Mara River. This just...

This stunning video was taken by Wito Africa Safaris on 14 September 2024

Nearest lodge: Ole Serai Luxury Camp Kogatende

11 Sep 2024

Huge wildebeest herd at crossing number 4 on the Mara River!

This herd was sighted at crossing point number 4 on the Mara River. Watch how this massive wildebeest herd crossed at this point. This unlucky...

This amazing video was taken by RedisPolly on 11 September 2024

Nearest lodge: Sayari Camp

08 Sep 2024

Massive wildebeest crossing at number 0 on the Mara River!

This herd was sighted crossing at point number 0 on the Mara River. Massive amounts of wildebeests were swimming through these rough waters as they...

This stunning video was taken by Manja Kema on 8 September 2024

Nearest lodge: One Nature Mara River

07 Sep 2024

Large herd of wildebeest crossing at nr. 0B and 2!

These herds were sighted at crossing number 0B and 2 on the Mara River. In both these videos you can see large numbers of wildebeest...

Both these amazing videos were taken by Mawe Lodges on 7 September 2024

Nearest lodge: Singita Mara River Tented Camp

06 Sep 2024

Wildebeest herd crossing between nr. 0B and 1!

This herd was sighted crossing the Mara River between crossing point number 0B and 1. This continues the last few days sightings of them being...

Nearest lodge: One Nature Mara River

04 Sep 2024

Megaherd crossing between nr. 0 and 1 on the Mara River!

This megaherd was sighted between crossing point 0 and 1 on the Mara River. As a massive number of herds have been crossing around the...

This spectacular video was taken by Johnson Paul on 4 September 2024

Nearest lodge: One Nature Mara River

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