The migration is the largest mass migration of mammals in the world and a unique natural spectacle. Large herds of wildebeest, Thomson’s gazelles, zebras and antelopes yearly migrate from the Serengeti to the North into the Masai Mara and additionally populate large grazing areas from July till September. In October, the slow return to the south starts. A hungry constellation of predators -most notably lions and hyenas - follow the herbivores all along their clockwise migratory route. The large herds are constantly on the run and follow a choice of better grazing areas. Thus, the 500km long tour develops. When livelihood run short, they move north, pass the Mara river and arrive at the Masai Mara, where they find rich grazing areas containing enough food supply and water. Only when the different grasses are completely grazed, they cyclic circuit of the million herbivores moves on to the Ngorongoro area. As it can be seen, the migration is a unique spectacle of nature and an endless circle of life.

January:

Thre great migration reaches the southern plains of the Serengeti, where short types of gras grow. At this time of the year, many zebra foals are born.

February:

In February, about two million Wildebeest, 250,000 zebras and gazelles and their predators remain at the southern Serengeti plains. During this time, many Wildebeest calves are born.

March/April:

At the end of march, the rain period starts and the animals move north west.

May:

New fresh grass can be found everywhere including the western part. The animals can be found in between the Naabi hills and the Grumeti river

June:

The great migration moves on to the plains of the western passage – the Grumeti area. The animals need to pass the Grumeti river, where many crocodiles wait already for their prey.

July:

Many animals move on to the Grumeti area and then further north. A small part stays in the Lobo area.

August:

The animals reach the Ikorongo area/ Klein’s region

September
October:

The animals have reached the plains of the Masai Mara in Kenya and stay there because of the water supply. October is the driest month at the Serengeti.

November:

The wildlife moves back to Tanzania. Thereby, the animals need to cross the Mara river, where dramatic scenes can be observed.

December:

The migration is on the move since November from the Masai Mara back into the Serengeti. Thanks to the start of the rain season, fresh grass starts to grow everywhere. Now, many zebra foals are born.