When can I see the river crossings?

The famous Mara River crossings in the north generally occur from about July to October, though timing shifts each year with the rains.

Where is the migration right now?

It moves in a rough annual circle: calving in the south from January to March, heading north-west by mid-year, and crossing the Mara in the north from July onward.

Is the migration in the Serengeti or Ngorongoro?

The great migration takes place within the Serengeti ecosystem, though the herds also pass through the northern part of the neighbouring Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

How do I get to the Serengeti fastest?

Flying from Arusha to a Serengeti airstrip such as Seronera takes about an hour, far quicker than the long overland drive.

Destination guide

Serengeti

Endless plains and the stage of the great wildebeest migration

Who runs the region

Local & official

Administration

Regional capital: Mugumu (Serengeti District)
Districts: Serengeti District (Mara Region), Bordering Simiyu and Arusha regions
Regional Commissioner: Office of the Regional Commissioner, Mara
Chief Park Warden: Serengeti National Park, TANAPA

Useful contacts

National emergency: 112
Ambulance: 115