The Great Migration in the Serengeti

The Great Wildebeest Migration in Tanzania and Kenya is one of the largest natural movements of animals on Earth.

Throughout the year, nearly 3 million wildebeest (latest counts), along with several hundred thousand zebras and Grant's gazelles, move according to the rains, from the southern Serengeti all the way to the Masai Mara in Kenya.

An annual loop that plays a fundamental role in this fragile ecosystem. Here, every species has its part to play. Every one matters.

- From January to March, the south offers the best conditions. In February, the young herbivores are born in the Olduvai and Ndutu region.

- The Migration then gradually moves north, reaching the Kopjes region (Moru Kopjes, Simba and Masai Kopjes, Gol Kopjes for those furthest east).

- In May and June, the central region and then the west towards Grumeti are the areas to favour.

- In July, the Grumeti region allows you to witness the crossing of the eponymous river. A crossing that is always highly impressive, with crocodiles patiently waiting for their annual meal. But it is probably the most unpredictable point at which to observe the migration. Too fast, and it will already be in Kenya. Too slow, and you won't be able to see it near Grumeti.

- Between August and October, it is best to stay in the north. The Great Migration is then in Kenya, and although regular incursions are made into Tanzania towards Kogatende with the crossing of the Mara River, you will generally need to wait until late September / early October for it to gradually return to the Serengeti before heading south towards Olduvai.

For three months, the Masai Mara in Kenya becomes the stage for wildlife drama that is always intense.