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Masai Mara Wildebeest Migration 2026/ 2027
Great Wildebeest Herds Migration Safaris in Kenya. Greatest wildlife ‘traveling roadshow’ on earth.
Masai Mara great wildebeest migration
The Masai Mara great wildebeest migration occurs annually when over 1.5 million wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles move from the Serengeti in Tanzania to the Masai Mara in Kenya in search of fresh grazing land.
The best time to witness this spectacle in the Masai Mara is typically from July to October, with dramatic Mara River crossings often happening in late July to August and again in late October to early November.
2026 & UPCOMING 2027 WILDEBEEST MIGRATION HERD TRACKING UPDATES FOR MASAI
MARA IN KENYA
The Great Migration in Masai Mara Kenya – Wildebeest migration
Great Migration in Masai Mara – Kenya
MASAI MARA MIGRATION GUIDE & BEST TIME TO SEE IT IN 2026-2027
Your guide to the Great Migration
Masai Mara great wildebeest migration
Masai Mara wildebeest migration safari 2026-2027 Wildebeest Migration In Masai Mara.
The Great Migration as it is known is the movement of a million plus wildebeest
from Serengeti in Tanzania northwards into the adjoining Masai Mara Reserve in Kenya.
It is one of the world’s most spectacular and thrilling display of wildlife behavior.
The migration takes place every year with the animals primal instincts
guiding them towards greener pastures following the climatic rain fall patterns
over the Serengeti-Maasai Mara eco system.
For the 2026 and 2027 seasons we recommend planning your travel July to September, as this is when the migration
typically is on proper with the larger herds of wildebeest starting the move into Masai Mara. The migration takes place till end of August, before declining into mid-September.
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Great annual wildebeest migration safaris for 2025/2026
The mara river crossings is a tour experience of a lifetime.
Maasai Mara Wildebeest Migration 2026/2027 Safari
Masai Mara great wildebeest migration
Wildebeest migration safari in Kenya. Experience the great wildebeest migration in Masai Mara.
GUIDE TO 2026 ANNUAL WILDEBEEST MIGRATION Kenya Migration Safari Package.
Guide to 2026-2027 Annual Wildebeest Migration: Annual Wildebeest migration is
one of the world’s wonders and the only witnessed largest wildlife migration on
planet earth.
The spectacle happens in Serengeti – Mara ecosystem consisting of
Serengeti national park in Tanzania side and Maasai Mara national reserve on the
Kenya side.
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Migration Safaris 2026
You’ll hear it first before you see it, a crescendo of grunts and the clattering
of hooves as giant herds of wildebeest, zebra and antelope make their way across
the never-ending plains.
Known to many as the ‘Greatest Show on Earth’, the great wildebeest migration is a popular phenomenon to witness, and one that never fails
to take our breath away.
Masai Mara great wildebeest migration
The Best 2026 Great Migration Kenya Packages.
This circular movement of millions of wildebeests, zebras, antelopes, and other
grazers occur between Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park and Kenya’s Masai Mara
Game Reserve every year.
Scientists cannot precisely tell how the wildebeests know when it is time to
migrate or how they know the way.
One plausible explanation is that they follow the rain’s scent, which in itself is quite fascinating.
The Great Migration in Masai Mara, Kenya.
Masai Mara great wildebeest migration
Great Migration in Masai Mara – Kenya
The greatest wildlife ‘travelling roadshow’ on earth.
Know the saying ‘the grass is always greener on the other side’?
Each year, over two million wildebeest, zebra and other herbivores trek from the southern Serengeti to the lush green grasses of the Masai Mara.
Known as one of the seven wonders of the world, the great migration is an iconic safari must-see.
Best Time To See Masai Mara Wildebeest Migration Kenya
Wildebeest Migration in Masai Mara, Kenya
The Great Wildebeest Migration
Masai Mara great wildebeest migration
One of the most sought-after experiences for wildlife and nature enthusiasts, the Great Migration is the ever-moving circular migration of over a million animals across the Serengeti-Mara ecosystem.
The constant movement of columns of wildebeest, joined by a host of companions, follow an age-old route in search of grazing and water.
After calving in the southern part of Tanzania’s Serengeti near the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, the animals journey through the Serengeti up and around in a clockwise direction towards the Masai Mara in Kenya, before returning once again near the end of the year.
Along the way, high drama is always present, as thousands of animals are taken by predators and thousands more are born, replenishing the numbers and sustaining the circle of life.
Masai Mara great wildebeest migration
MASAI MARA MIGRATION GUIDE & BEST TIME TO SEE IT IN 2026-2027
The Great Wildebeest Migration in the plains of East Africa is one of the world’s most thrilling, intriguing and spectacular displays of wildlife behavior.
As such, our travelers place great timing importance on having the best front row seats to see the event. By sharing our personal knowledge, local experience and expertise of the Great Migration in Masai Mara National Reserve
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Masai Mara great wildebeest migration
From July to October, millions of wildebeest, zebra and antelope thunder across
the great plains in one of the world’s most astonishing wildlife spectacles.
Wildebeest migration holidays let you witness the animals crossing into Kenya
from the Serengeti via the Mara River – a treacherous crossing point stalked
by big cats, crocs and vultures.
With such an abundance of wildlife, visitors
can sit back, turn the engine off, and enjoy the scenes.
KENYA MIGRATION SAFARI HOLIDAY
Experience the Migration Season in Maasai Mara and Naboisho
The great wildebeest migration is one of the most phenomenal natural spectacles
in the world.
Masai Mara is an all year-round event; with each time of the year offering a unique wildlife
viewing experience.
Masai Mara great wildebeest migration
The migration encompasses about 2 million wildebeests, quarter
a million zebras and half a million gazelles including the other plains game.
The migration is an endless pilgrimage in constant search for food and water. The
movement is trailed by predators including lion, cheetah, leopard and hyena.
Each year around the same time, the circular great migration begins in the Ngorongoro
Conservation area in the Southern Serengeti of Tanzania and loops in a clockwise
direction through the Serengeti National Park to the Masai Mara Game Reserve in Kenya.
Between December to March the herds are situated in Ndutu area and East of Seronera
area within the Serengeti in Tanzania.
During February, the Wildebeests are situated on the short grass plains on the South Eastern part of the Serengeti eco-system.
It is here they give birth to about half a million calves within a 2-to-3-week period.
During April the rains end and the herds move Northwards for fresh pasture and onto
areas around Grumeti River and remain here up to the end of June.
Masai Mara great wildebeest migration
By now calves born in February are 4 months old and are strong enough to trek across the plains.
May is the mating season; they breed at the same time ensuring that the calving season
will happen at the same time in February the following year.
During July to October the herds are at Masai Mara. It is here they mow down the long
grass making it palatable to short grass eaters.
The Mara River bisects the Savannah forming a formidable obstacle to cross especially for the older, weaker and the very
young.
Masai Mara great wildebeest migration
Predators lie in wait, making this a game viewing spectacle.
During November the herds head South to Serengeti from Masai Mara through the Lobo
area reaching the Southern Serengeti during December.
By year’s end the herd is at Ndutu in Southern Serengeti ready to begin the whole process again.
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Itinerary:
Day 1: Nairobi – Masai Mara
You have the morning pick up from Nairobi and drive to the Masai Mara Game Reserve
with other clients. Arrival for lunch and check in.
Later, enjoy your afternoon game viewing drives at the Masai Mara Game Reserve.
Dinner and overnight at the Masai Mara Sopa Lodge. Full board
Masai Mara great wildebeest migration
Day 2: Masai Mara full day
Breakfast. Spend the most of today’s game viewing at the Masai Mara Game Reserve;
with your packed lunches. Overnight at the Masai Mara Sopa Lodge. Full board
Day 3: Masai Mara – Lake Nakuru
Breakfast. Enjoy the final game viewing drive at the Masai Mara Game Reserve; with
your packed lunches.
Afternoon. Check-in with dinner and overnight at the Sarova Woodlands Hotel & Spa
at Nakuru Town. Full board
Masai Mara great wildebeest migration
Day 4: Masai Mara – Nairobi
Breakfast. Take the morning game viewing drive at the next-door Lake Nakuru National
Park; with your packed lunches. In good time; embark on the afternoon drive to Nairobi
and are dropped off at the Nairobi City Centre. Breakfast and lunch
Included
– Mentioned transfers in Nairobi
– Full board on safari (includes breakfast, lunch and dinner).
– Entrance fees for Masai Mara & Lake Nakuru.
– Mentioned game viewing drives on safari.
– Services of courteous and experienced safari driver/guides on safari.
– Bottled water during your time in the safari vehicles on safari.
– Use of converted shared safari minivans on safari.
– 3 nights accommodations at the mentioned medium range safari lodges on safari.
– The mentioned packed lunches on safari.
Not Included
– Items not mentioned as included
