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Domestic Tourism Safaris, P.O. Box 17, Rindi Road Moshi, Tanzania
Domestic Tourism Safaris, P.O. Box 17, Rindi Road Moshi, Tanzania
The Serengeti is a year-round safari destination, but the experience changes dramatically with the seasons. From the thundering herds of the Great Migration to quiet green months filled with new life, each season offers a different kind of magic. Understanding the Serengeti’s seasonal rhythm helps you choose the best time to visit based on what you want to see—whether it’s predator-prey action, dramatic river crossings, lush landscapes, or fewer crowds.
This is the green season when the Great Migration settles in the southern Serengeti and Ndutu area for calving. Over 500,000 wildebeest are born within a few weeks, attracting predators like lions and cheetahs. The lush landscape is perfect for photography and predator action.
The park is quieter during the rainy season, with fewer tourists and dramatic skies. The migration begins moving northwest, and although roads can be muddy, the landscape is stunning and alive with birds and young wildlife. Lodges often offer discounted rates.
This dry season marks the start of dramatic river crossings at the Grumeti River. The migration pushes westward, and crocodiles lie in wait. It’s an exciting time for action and spectacle, with ideal weather for game drives.
Perhaps the most famous migration phase, herds gather and cross the Mara River into Kenya’s Maasai Mara and back, facing crocodiles and strong currents. The northern Serengeti offers fewer crowds than Kenya but the same epic drama.
The herds begin their journey back to the southern plains, moving through central Serengeti. Though brief rains fall, wildlife viewing remains strong, and the landscape begins to turn green again, signalling the return of the calving season ahead.
The Great Wildebeest Migration is a year-round journey of over 1.5 million wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles across Tanzania’s Serengeti and Kenya’s Maasai Mara. It’s driven by rainfall as the animals search for fresh grazing and water. Key moments include the dramatic river crossings filled with predators and danger. Calving season happens in the southern Serengeti around January–March. By November, the herds return south, completing the natural cycle.