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📆 December to early March: ⁠

This is loosely considered as being the "beginning" of the migration. During December the migration moves towards the southern plains of the Serengeti. By late January to early March, the wildebeest calving season takes place.⁠

This is one of the greatest spectacles of the Serengeti and the migration cycle as up to an estimated 8.000 calves are born each day, however some 40% of the newborns doesn't make it beyond 4 months. ⁠

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📆 Late May to Early June: ⁠

By this time the herd moves northwest where they must cross the Grumeti River, which is a feast for the crocodiles and a very dramatic spectacle 🐊 ⁠

Mind you that the exact time varies from year to year and lasts between 1-2 weeks before all the wildebeest's have crossed over. ⁠

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📆 July and August: ⁠

They head into Kenya and the Masai Mara National Park. Another incredible crossing of the Mara River takes place right at the border between Kenya and Tanzania. This too lasts for about 1-2 weeks and is difficult to predict exactly when this will happen. ⁠

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From the Masai Mara, the herd comes back to Serengeti by the end of the year and so the cycle repeats itself. ⁠

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It’s important to note that the wildebeest migration is part of the wild and untamed animal life at display in and around the Serengeti National Park and Masai Mara in Kenya.⁠

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Therefore, your chance of experiencing the migration lies with the instinctive movement of millions of wildebeest, their behavior, and some planning on your part 👌 ⁠

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Would you like to experience the wildebeest migration?