Guide to the Great Wildebeest Migration in March

Guide to the Great Wildebeest Migration in March

extended downpours and the start of movement

The migration moves out from the stressed southern plains, which have been reduced due to the high intensity of grazing, around March, when the lengthy rains in the Serengeti begin. The herds, accompanied by their now-strong enough young, head westward into the Maswa Game Reserve, following the rain and new growth.

The animals move more slowly because the one-month-old calves need to be fed frequently and because some of the herd is still giving birth to the last of their young, which makes them easy targets for predators. This implies that seeing lions, cheetahs, and leopards in March is still common, which provides for some exciting wildlife viewing.

Activities: Nighttime Game Drives

Comparing a night drive to a day safari, the former is an exciting adventure and offers a completely different perspective on the bush. Typically departing at dusk, which is an excellent moment to monitor and study nocturnal creatures, these trips can frequently continue far into the night. Expert guides employ animal-friendly infrared lamps to identify the eyes of a variety of species, including big cats, predators, and smaller critters that are quietly stalking their food during the cool twilight hours.

Olakira Camp for Migration

For those who wish to track the migration across the Serengeti, the opulent and easily movable Olakira Migration Camp is an excellent choice. The migration moves from the southern plains (December to March) to observe the calving season, to the north (June to November) to witness the dangerous Mara crossing. In addition to nine exquisitely furnished en suite tents, there are stargazing tents with mesh coverings that let visitors sleep at night beneath a starry sky.

The South Serengeti in Serian

Serian’s Serengeti is a mobile camp situated in an excellent location to observe the birthing season of the big wildebeest migration in March. It operates from approximately mid-December to May. Situated in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area on the southernmost tip of the Serengeti’s green plains, the six private tents provide views over the calving grounds of wildebeest. Additionally, Serian’s is extremely close to the Seketeti Escarpment, which drops 3,000 feet to Lake Eyasi and is a popular fly camping location for the more daring!

Nanyukie Lemala

Lemala Nanyukie is situated in an area recognized for its high concentrations of predators, the renowned Seronera area, which is in the path of the great wildebeest migration from April to June and again from November to January. Beneath age-old acacia trees, nestled on a rocky ledge with a view of the vast savannah plains of the Serengeti, the camp is a harmonious blend of modern and traditional design.