The Great Migration in January February and March

Are you planning to visit Tanzania or Kenya to wittiness the Great Migration in January February and March, around January each year, the migration will be finishing a southward trek, moving along the eastern edge of the Serengeti and into the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Here the plains are rich in nutritious grass, providing the herds with the best conditions for raising their newborn calves. 

The best place to witness the Great Migration in January February and March is in Tanzania Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Although there is no real beginning or end to this migratory circuit other than birth and death it seems reasonable to call the wildebeests’ birthing season the start of the migration. Around late January or February, the herds occupy the short-grass plains that spread over the lower northern slopes of the Ngorongoro Crater highlands and around Olduvai Gorge. Some 400,000 calves are born here within a period of two to three weeks, or nearly 8,000 new calves every day.

The abundance of vulnerable young calves means the surrounding predators also spring into action, hunting with ease due to the sheer numbers of wildebeest. Those interested in witnessing calving and the drama of big cats on the hunt should look to Asilia’s migration camps in the southern Serengeti which provide direct access: Olakira, Kimondo and Ubuntu.

What is Wildebeest Migration

The Great Migration happens every year which involves over 1.5 million wildebeests and thousands of Zebras migrating from the southern parts of Serengeti National Park plains and Ngorongoro crater to the southern parts of Masai Mara National Park in Kenya and back to Serengeti National Park. It is named the Great Migration because it is not like other migrations this is unique and hard because it involves a clock wise movement of wildebeests and Zebras spanning an approximate 3000-kilometer journey as they search for fresh grounds and rear their young ones during seasonal changes every year. The Great Migration normally happens in the dry season forcing the wildebeests and Zebras to move in search for fresh grazing vegetation and water. The Great Migration is an epic safari option recommended for many travelers visiting Kenya and Tanzania this will give you best African Safari Experience.

Pocket and eco-friendly Safaris to Witness the Great Migration in January February and March

Eco Adventure Safaris organizes both budget, mid-range to luxury trips to Tanzania to witness the Great Migration, we have our popular trips that you can choose from below that include this experience. We as well consider highly customizing all trips to best match our clients’ needs, please feel free to contact us here and we will customize for you a Great Migration tour that will suit your interest budget and time.  Our best discounted Safaris to see the Great Migration in August September and October include;

4 Days Kenya Wildebeest Migration Safari

5 Days Kenya Wildlife Safari

7 Days Best of Kenya Adventure Safari

8 Days Kenya and Tanzania Wildebeest Migration Safari

13 Days Combined Kenya and Tanzania Safari

What is the best time to see the Great Migration?

The best time to see the Great Migration is during the dry season period that is between the months of July to early October every year. During this period in the southern parts of Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater the vegetation is sparse and dry, the waterways are as well dry this forces the wildebeests and Zebras to migrate to the North plains that is southern part of Masai Mara National Park to search for fresh vegetation and water. During the Migration the wildebeests and Zebras rear their young ones, this is not simple given the fact it is more of 3000 miles journey which tiresome making it a life and death migration, many die due to exhaustion giving a chance to other carnivore animals to ease their search for food like Hyenas, Cheetahs and Lions. Of the above dry months August and September are the best months to see the Great Migration given the fact this is good time as well to experience the river crossing during the migration, late October the rains will resume in Tanzania and the herds will start their journey back to southern parts of Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro crater grassland plain areas.

How to book Masai Mara Wildebeest Migration Safari in Tanzania?

Once you have your planned dates of travel confirmed we will need you to send us an email here so that we check for the availability of services online once we confirm all services are available for your planned dates we will let you know so that we can send you a draft itinerary to start planning for your safari trip to Kenya. Once you confirm the itinerary we will send you an invoice for you to make a deposit, Once the payment is done and we have received it on our account we will go ahead and secure all services accordingly. It is advised to book your safari to Kenya in advance at least 2-3 months’ prior your visit especially if you are planning to travel in the peak season of June to October.

Why book Wildebeest Migration Safari Through Eco Adventure Safaris

Eco Adventure Safaris is experienced in organizing amazing safari experiences to Kenya and Tanzania. We are also highly rated and reviewed on trip Advisor. We combine Kenya safaris with eco-friendly and unforgettable high-end adventure and wildlife safaris that help preserve biodiversity, conserve wildlife and uplift local communities, these include gorilla trekking, chimpanzee trekking, Big 5 safaris and game viewing, Mountain Hiking, Boat cruises excursions and Cultural encounters to give you a memorable and best African Safari experience including popular and great African safari destinations Tanzania, Kenya, Botswana and Namibia. Feel free to contact us about witnessing the Great Migration in January February and March.