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.

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Lodging

Serengeti

Seronera Valley

The central Serengeti's wildlife-rich heart, famous for resident lions, leopards and year-round game.

Tour Agency

Serengeti

Northern Serengeti (Kogatende)

The Mara River zone where the season's most dramatic migration crossings take place.

Lodging

Serengeti

Southern plains (Ndutu area)

The short-grass calving grounds where the herds gather early in the year.

Lodging

Serengeti

Western Corridor (Grumeti)

A wooded corridor along the Grumeti River known for its own crossings and abundant game.

Tourist Attraction

Serengeti

Moru Kopjes

Ancient granite outcrops with lions, rock art and one of the park's rhino areas.

Visitor Center

Serengeti

Serengeti Visitors' Centre

An interpretive centre at Seronera explaining the ecosystem, migration and conservation.

National Park

Serengeti

Retina and Maasai Kopjes

Iconic rock formations that shelter predators and offer classic Serengeti scenery.