The migration of millions of White-bearded Wildebeest and hundreds of thousands of Burchell's Zebra is a sight to behold. Following the rains, these mammals are regularly on the move between Kenya's Masai Mara and the Serengeti region in Tanzania, enabling visitors to observe this amazing spectacle at various times of the year in different places. Our itineraries which allow you to see the migration are listed opposite. Zebra usually lead the way, with gazelles also accompanying the herds for short distances. They move by instinct, nature dictating when to move where, and with grazing taking up some 16 hours each day, grass plains are left bare within a matter of days. It is a hazardous journey, with Lion, Leopard, Hyena, Wild Dogs, jackals and birds of prey constantly on the look out for their next meal, and Crocodiles lying in wait at the fast-flowing river crossings such as the Grumeti and the Mara. Rutting occurs along the way, with a peak in births occurring in January and February in the southern region of the Serengeti and the north-western region of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Although this further debilitates the herds of wildebeest and zebra, it is known that less than half a percent of new born calves are taken at this time. So although many a life is lost, millions live on, offering us what probably remains the greatest wildlife spectacle on the planet.

The migration takes place in Kenya during late August to October and in Tanzania during November to early August. The migration can be seen on the following trips:

Kenya: Kenyan Highlights Kenyan Odyssey Migration Special Wings over Kenya East African Highlights Unexplored Kenya

Tanzania: Discover Tanzania The Best of Tanzania Highlights of Tanzania & Zanzibar Tanzania Migration Special