The Great Migration is considered one of the most thrilling spectacles in the animal kingdom, often referred to as the ‘Greatest Show on Earth. This annual natural phenomenon, where a massive group of animals makes their way to greener pastures, is nothing short of breathtaking. Following the rains – wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles travel in a clockwise direction from Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park through Kenya’s Maasai Mara Game Reserve on an annual basis.
Peak season in the Masai Mara is from July to September. Eventually, the animals have to cross the Mara River. It’s not an easy crossing to make, as hungry crocodiles wait beneath the surface. The migration offers easy access to food for predators – many waiting on the other side. Spend your entire safari in 3 different areas of the Maasai Mara to witness the migration and all the action that surrounds it. This area is also prime territory for spotting the Big Five, so you have the opportunity to see lions, buffaloes, leopards, elephants, and rhinos alongside wildebeest – wildlife in abundance. One of your stops is a remote mobile camp right in the middle of the action. These camps take advantage of the best migration sites and are in prime position for tracking the herds.
