What month is the great migration in the Serengeti?

The Great Migration in May and June Once the rainy season is over, the south and east plains of the Serengeti dry out, prompting the beginning of the Migration. This usually starts in April or May when herds begin to move north and west, although not always as one cohesive group.



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Each year, roughly between May and December, millions of wildebeest, zebra, and gazelle begin a roundtrip journey between Tanzania's Serengeti National Park and Kenya's Maasai Mara. With hungry predators following their every move, it sets the scene for an unforgettable safari experience.

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The Kogatende area in the northern Serengeti is a great place to catch the migration, between July and October but with July and August typically the peak months.

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May-July. This is the period that the wildebeest, after having feasted on the short green grasses of the southeastern Serengeti and after having giving birth to their offspring, start getting ready for their 800 kilometer long trek. The actual starting date may be anytime between late April and early June.

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The Big Five in the Serengeti. The Big Five define that ultimate African safari experience: seeing these impressive animals - lion, rhino, leopard, elephant and Cape buffalo - roaming freely in their own habitat is something you will never forget.

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When on safari in the Serengeti, you cannot see the snow tops of the Kilimanjaro mountain from that far. However, you can see the Kilimanjaro very well when arriving in Arusha, at JRO airport, when the skies are clear blue.

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What city is closest to Serengeti? The nearest city, and the city most safari tours begin from, is Arusha. Arusha, a city with a population of just over 400,000, is home to some of the greatest marvels of Tanzania.

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Ultimately, neither is better than the other. Both Serengeti and Masai Mara win the prize for the best safari in Africa. They are both amazing travel destinations and there are pros and cons to going on a wildlife safari in both. Masai Mara Safaris generally offer slightly more concentrated game viewing year-round.

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Both the Serengeti and the Masai Mara, as well as many other areas in Tanzania and Kenya are considered risky malaria areas, even in the 'cooler' Winter months.

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Simba, the swahili for lion, has his kingdom upon the awesome plains of the Serengeti, located in Northern Tanzania.

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