The herds move all year. Here is roughly where they are, month by month, and what that means for your safari dates.
Around two million wildebeest, zebra and gazelle follow rainfall in a roughly clockwise loop through the Serengeti–Mara ecosystem. There is no off-season; there are only different chapters.
Movement depends on rain, so treat these as strong tendencies rather than a timetable.
Tell us your travel dates first, then we position your Serengeti nights. Chasing the herds across the park is far less effective than sleeping in the right place.
Tell us your dates and interests and we will send a tailor-made itinerary and quote.
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