From the end of April the herds will start to move ready to be heading to the West. The area around Moru kopjes and west of Seronera is the hectic with a series of moving herds, often containing hundreds of thousands of animals –joined by many zebra, and a scattering of Thomson´s and Grant´s gazelles. By end of May until mid- June  the herds are expected to pass through the western corridor, making the Grumeti River a spectacular sighting as some migratory herds crossing alongside the aggressive and hungry Nile crocodiles. Around June the wildebeest migration is often halted on the south side of Grumeti River, has some channels which block or slow their migration towards north. The wildebeest then congregate there, in the western corridor, often building up to a high density before crossing the river. This river is normally a series of pools and channels, but it´s not continuous – and so whilst they always represent an annual feast for the Grumeti River´s large crocodiles, these aren´t usually quite as spectacular as the crossings of the Mara River, further north.

The dry season begins from end of June to mid –October herds will concentrate in the northern Serengeti, making the Mara river one of the most popular destinations to witness the migration river crossing. Watching the frantic herds of the wildebeest migration crossing the Mara River can be very spectacular; there are often scenes of great panic and confusion. It is common to see herds to cross the Mara River north on one day, and then back south a few days later. By the beginning of November the migration herds are heading back south again through eastern and few through western Serengeti depending on the rain patterns, also they will be passing through Loliondo  Game Controlled Area and lobo area as well the migratory animals are returning to find the fresh  green pastures on the short grass plain. The change in the seasonal weather pattern effects not only the location of the migration, but also the size of the migratory herds.

Although the Migration is not a continuously forward motion. They go forward, backwards, and to the sides, they move around, they split up, they join forces again, they walk in a line, they spread out, or they hang around together. You can never predict with certainty where they will be; the best you can do is suggest likely timing based on past experience. It’s a little challenge to guarantee the migration one hundred percent due to the weather patterns. But don’t worry, because we work here we are often able to share the migration updates with our clients.

Seronera is one of the most popular areas in the entire park and prime wildlife-viewing opportunities making it a viable destination throughout the year.  It is home to one of Africa’s denset populations of the big cats, lions, leopards and cheetahs are often be seen on the Kopjes (Granite and Gneiss outcrop rocks) and along the Seronera creek. Seronera creek supplies fresh water year-round making spectacular wildlife viewing throughout the year. The creek keeps the vegetation green and plentiful supporting the herbivores all year round which attracts large population of predators as well.  With great accommodation, options speak to our experienced consultant about tailoring your ideal Serengeti great migration and experience for yourself one of the greatest wonders of the natural earth

The Serengeti National Park comprises various habitats generally made up of mostly savannah grasslands, plains, marshes, range of hills, riverine forests, woodlands and kopjes (the outcrop rocky). The Serengeti is a unique ecosystem, alternatively between dusty summer dry to green rain season with lushness. The central, Seronera and other neighboring areas like Togoro plains and Musabi are mostly savannah with scattered acacia. The north, an area that spans from Lobo all the way to Kogatende at the tip of the park is thorny wood long grassland and gallery forests along the permanent Mara River. The south part is more flat with extended grassland savannah plains and woodland areas.