Detailed month-by-month breakdown of the Great Migration – where the herds are, river crossings, calving season, and how to plan your perfect viewing.
Serengeti Great Migration 2024–2025: Full Calendar & Best Spots
The Great Migration is the world’s largest overland animal movement — over 2 million wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles following the rains.
January–March: Southern Serengeti Calving Season
- Location: Ndutu Plains & southern Serengeti
- What happens: Over 500,000 calves born in 2–3 weeks
- Predators: Lions, cheetahs, hyenas, leopards
- Best camps: Ndutu Safari Lodge, Asanja Africa, Sanctuary Kusini
- Tip: February is peak calving — dramatic predator action
April–May: Western Corridor & Grumeti River
- Herds move northwest
- First major river crossings
- Grumeti River is less dramatic than Mara but still exciting
- Best camps: Grumeti Serengeti Camp, Singita Sabora
June–July: Northern Serengeti – Mara River Crossings
- Iconic Mara River crossings
- Crocodiles waiting, dramatic leaps
- Best months: July–September
- Camps: Lamai Camp, Mara River Camp, Nomad Serengeti
August–September: Peak Mara River Crossings
- Most dramatic crossings
- Thousands of animals crossing daily
- High predator activity
October–November: Return South
- Herds head back to southern Serengeti
- Eastern Serengeti offers excellent game viewing
December–January: Short-Grass Plains
- Herds arrive back in south
- Calving season begins again
We monitor daily movement and adjust your itinerary to ensure you witness the best action — river crossings, calving, or predator chases.