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The Wildebeest Migration in May

What to Expect in May?

  • Weather: In Serengeti National Park, Tanzania, April is a moderate fall month, with typical highs of 26°C (78.8°F) and lows of 16°C (60.8°F). May is the wettest month in the Serengeti. Roads can be dangerous and challenging to manoeuvre.
  • Wildebeest migration movement: As the calves’ legs become fully functioning in May, the herds take up the pace.
  • Predatory encounters: Crocodiles of the Grumeti genus.
  • Accommodation options: Staying in the Moru region is recommended, however, Serengeti migration safari arrangements should be arranged as soon as feasible.

May HerdTracker Updates

26 May 2025

Wildebeest and Zebras Spotted in Seronera Valley

This group of wildebeests, accompanied by many zebras, was spotted grazing in Tanzania's Seronera Valley. Wildebeests and zebras often travel together during the Great Migration,...

This video was taken by Andrew Safari Guide on 26 May 2025

Nearest lodge: Lemala Nanyukie Lodge

27 May 2025

Wildebeest Herd Spotted on Game Drive in Central Serengeti

This herd was spotted wandering through Seronera in Tanzania's central Serengeti near Maasai Kopjes – a prime location during the Great Migration. This video was...

This video was taken last week on 21 May 2025 by Siringit Collection

Nearest lodge: Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge

30 May 2024

Large wildebeest herd sighted in Seronera!

This herd was spotted in the Seronera area of the Serengeti National Park. Wildebeest were sighted in large numbers as they gathered around this safari...

This stunning video was taken by Mawe Lodges on 30 May 2024

Nearest lodge: Nimali Central Serengeti

30 May 2024

Huge wildebeest herd spotted in between Moru and Seronera Valley!

This herd was sighted near Moru on its way to Seronera Valley in Serengeti National Park. The Seronera River, which runs through Seronera Valley, is crucial...

This beautiful video was taken by Saloom Nature Photography 30 May 2024

Nearest lodge: Serengeti Kati Kati

27 May 2024

Wildebeest herd spotted on the move near Nyaruboro Hill!

This herd was sighted near Nyaruboro Hill in central Serengeti. It looks like most of the wildebeest herds are in central Serengeti again and should...

This amazing video was taken by Nasikia Camps on 27 May 2024

Nearest lodge: Naona Moru Camp

25 May 2024

Wildebeest herd spotted moving around the plains near Moru and Simba Kopjes!

This herd was spotted near Moru and Simba Kopjes in the Serengeti National Park on their way to Seronera Valley. May to June is also...

This stunning video was taken by Andrew Safari Guide 25 May 2024

Nearest lodge: Dunia

21 May 2024

Wildebeest herd spotted enjoying a mud bath near Simba Kopjes!

This herd was spotted just south of Simba Kopjes in Serengeti National Park. These wildebeest spent some time in this area during their wonderful migration...

20 May 2024

Massive herd spotted grazing near Simba Kopjes!

This herd was spotted near Simba Kopjes at Naabi Hill. This sighting follows the trend of wildebeest herds moving east as they follow the recent...

Nearest lodge: Namiri Plains

19 May 2024

Safari-goers treated to view of Massive Wildebeest Herd in Central Serengeti!

This herd was sighted in the central Serengeti. Safari-goers managed to capture some stunning moments of a large wildebeest herd grazing on lush plains with...

This amazing video was taken by Pratham Tyagi on 19 May 2024

Nearest lodge: Nimali Central Serengeti
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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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