-The Serengeti National Park is located in Tanzania, adjacent to Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

-The Serengeti ecosystem includes 2 countries : Tanzania and Kenya.

-In Kenya, the Serengeti ecosystem is renowned as Maasai Mara National Reserve.

-Serengeti National Park is 14,763 sq. kilometers.

The migration of animals consists of white bearded Wildebeests, Burchells Zebra & Thomson's gazelles.

The migration begins by the Wildebeests, Zebras and  Gazelles own innate biological triggers determined to search for water and greener pastures.  Over a million wildebeest begin their trek of the Serengeti National Park and Maasai Mara National Reserve.  Over half a million Burchell Zebras & Thompsons gazelle participate in the traditions of The Serengeti.

The migration attracts diverse species of predators, some being hyenas, lions, leopards, cheetah, crocodiles, pythons etc.

ANNUAL WILDEBEEST MIGRATION PATTERN - December to March - South-eastern Serengeti

The south-eastern section of the Serengeti bordering Ngorongoro Conservation Area is the place to be during December to March.  The wildebeest pilgrimage actually comes to life and concludes circumambulation in this region.  During the December to March months, the wildebeest calve extravagently which creates a grand true to life lesson in nature science.

Access to this region will be either from the border of Ngorongoro Conservation, which leads down to the Lake Ndutu or from within the Serengeti National Park.

Lake Ndutu also harnesses the environment and the wildlife - the rain fills up the seasonal lake.  The lake also welcomes the calving wildebeest and other wildebeests that put up a show to perform entertaining behavioral rituals on the lake; the wildebeests' presence is an encouraging call for the territorial predators like the lions to show up and take charge.  For our visitors, the thrill of participating in these activities is once in a lifetime experience.

ANNUAL WILDEBEEST MIGRATION PATTERN - April through end of May - South-western Serengeti

The Kopjes of Serengeti Plains.  The terrain of this area is hilly with perfectly positioned kopjes.  The kopjes of Serengeti plains create the perfect lookout for predators like lions.  The female lion, responsible for hunting, perches herself on the hill awaiting the snorting and galloping of the wildebeest, who take no notice of the watchful hunter until alerted by the sharp and watchful Zebras.  With the sighting of a predator during their game drive, our guests park and turn off their vehicle engine and start a day long watch that normally turns out to be their event of a lifetime.

ANNUAL WILDEBEEST MIGRATION PATTERN - June - Western Serengeti Corridor, Grumeti River Crossing

By the time the month of June arrives, the migration of the wildebeest, zebras & antelopes should be in the western corridor or should be arriving in the days ahead.  The additional wildlife viewing opportunities also brings a different perspective as you have the chance to view crocodiles, more hippos & leopards lurking around on the acacia trees near riverbeds of the Grumeti River.

ANNUAL WILDEBEEST MIGRATION PATTERN - End June - Seronera

Seronera, heart of the Serengeti, is at the centre of almost all safari program accommodations.  This is where many visitors first arrive through by air at the Seronera airstrip or drive by road.  Seronera is the 'no miss zone".  Seronera is all plains - hundreds of acres of flat land that our highly trained guides can spot distant wildlife without a pair of binoculars.

Seronera's plains create incredible sundowners.  Seronera River and Ngare Nyanyuki are one of the main water sources for the central and eastern part of the Serengeti, which brings together a lot of wildlife.  Last but not least, Seronera provides an all-year game drive and also allows visitors accessibility to the south, west and north of the Serengeti National Park.

ANNUAL WILDEBEEST MIGRATION PATTERN - July to August - Northern Serengeti  - Lobo Area, Kleins Camp

As the migration takes a turn around after the month of July heading northwards, it passes an area in the Serengeti referred to as Lobo.  Staying at Lobo Lodge is a great opportunity for wildlife watching from the fantastic panoramic viewing points.  If one is fortunate to be in the northern sector staying at Kleins Camp, migration of the wildebeest is literally at the bottom of the hill.

ANNUAL WILDEBEEST MIGRATION PATTERN - late August to end of 0ctober - Journey into Kenya and back

During the months of late August to end of 0ctober, the migration ought to be in Kenya or should be heading there.  During the migration when the wildlife is crossing 2 different countries, many visitors undertake a dual visit to Tanzania and Kenya.  The wildebeest crossing over the Mara River is a highlight for many who want to see them emerge victorious; when they make it across the river.

The migration spends the rest of these months on the Kenya plains until end of 0ctober when they begin the journey back to Tanzania's Serengeti National Park and reaching Lake Ndutu area by December to start the process all over again.  At this time, the baked brown grass has turned green from the short rains, which act as a catalyst for the wildebeests to feed and regenerate their large number of herds lost on the way.  And the migration cycle continues.