The Great Migration, month by month
1. December to March: the herds are on the short-grass plains…
December to March: the herds are on the short-grass plains of the southern Serengeti and Ndutu, calving in February. This is the best window for predators and newborns in the same frame.
2. April to May: the long rains push the columns north-west…
April to May: the long rains push the columns north-west through the Moru and Seronera areas. Fewer vehicles, green landscapes, lower prices.
3. June to July: the Grumeti in the Western Corridor, and…
June to July: the Grumeti in the Western Corridor, and the first river drama of the year.
4. August to October: the Mara River crossings in the far…
August to October: the Mara River crossings in the far north. September and early October are the most reliable weeks, but nothing is guaranteed; the herds move on rain, not on schedules.
5. November: the short rains draw them back south, and by…
November: the short rains draw them back south, and by December the cycle restarts. We plan itineraries around the probable zone and always keep a second area within reach.
Innocent, Founder & Lead Guide
Published 15 December 2025
