The Great Wildebeest Migration travels between Tanzania’s Serengeti and Kenya’s Masai Mara, making both timing and location essential when planning a safari. Even more important is deciding which phase of the Migration you wish to witness, as this natural phenomenon follows a continuous, year-round cycle.

The Migration is typically broken down into five key events: Calving (birthing) Season, Rutting (breeding) Season, Grumeti River Crossings, Mara River Crossings, and the periods when the herds are actively on the move. Each phase occurs at different times of the year, so careful planning is crucial to experience the most exciting and memorable moments of this extraordinary journey.