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The Wildebeest Migration in October

What to Expect in October?

  • Weather: October will be milder, as the dry season approaches its climax. You might even experience early rain in the Masai Mara and the Serengeti.
  • Wildebeest migration movement: The wildebeest herds are in the Masai Mara, but will start to slowly move back into the Serengeti moving through Loliondo in the east.
  • Accommodation options: Its best to stay in the Masai Mara to have the best opportunity to see the wildebeest herds. Nomad’s Lamai and Lemala’s Kuria Hills are good migration safari destinations.

October HerdTracker Updates

12 Oct 2024

Wildebeest herds crossing near crocs in Kogatende!

This herd was sighted near Kogatende. As these wildebeest bravely crossed the river, they had to keep one eye open to the crocodiles swimming around...

This spectacular video was taken by Wild and Nature Safaris 12 October 2024

Nearest lodge: Ole Serai Luxury Camp Kogatende

05 Oct 2024

Wildebeest herd crossing at number 3 on the Mara River!

This herd was sighted at crossing point number 3 on the Mara River. The wildebeest had a relatively easy crossing as the water was shallow....

This amazing video was taken by Mawe Lodges 5 October 2024

Nearest lodge: Ole Serai Luxury Camp Kogatende

01 Oct 2024

Wildebeest herds crossing at 0B!

This herd was sighted at crossing 0B on the Mara River. This continues the crossings that happened during this first week of October. There are...

This amazing video was taken by Mawe Lodges on 2 October 2024

Nearest lodge: Singita Mara River Tented Camp

01 Oct 2024

Wildebeest crossings continue at number 3!

These herds were sighted at crossing number 3 on the Mara River. It is looking as if some of the wildebeest are crossing back into...

This spectacular video was taken by Mawe Lodges on 1 October 2024

Nearest lodge: Sayari Camp

01 Oct 2024

Large wildebeest crossing at number 2!

This herd was sighted at crossing number 2 on the Mara River! The crossings are continuing into October but should start to slow down as...

This amazing video was taken by Mawe Lodges on 1 October 2024

Nearest lodge: Singita Mara River Tented Camp

26 Oct 2023

Wildebeest herd sighted in the central Serengeti

This herd was spotted in the central area of the Serengeti National Park. Herds are still spread over the central Serengeti and the Western Corridor...

This fantastic video was taken by Safari Bando on 26 October 2023

20 Oct 2023

Large herd spotted in Grumeti Reserve

This herd was spotted in the Grumeti Game Reserve. There's plenty of long grass for the wildebeest to graze on here! The herds will clear...

19 Oct 2023

Wildebeest herd spotted moving at sunset

This herd was spotted in the Grumeti Game Reserve. The migration is truly a never ending journey for the wildebeest! Herds of wildebeest have been...

17 Oct 2023

Megaherd spotted in the Western Corridor!

This megaherd was spotted in the Western Corridor of the Serengeti National Park. The plains are filled with wildebeest as more herds continue to move...

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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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