Best Time to See the Great Migration

The Great Migration is a year-round cycle, not a single event — over a million wildebeest and zebra move in a loop between the Serengeti and the Maasai Mara following the rains.

The dramatic river crossings most travellers picture typically happen from July to October, when herds cross the Mara River into Kenya in search of fresh grazing.

Outside that window, the Mara still offers excellent resident wildlife viewing — lions, elephants and leopards are present year-round. Talk to us about the trade-offs between crossing season and shoulder-season pricing.