Wildlife Calendar
Discover when and where to witness Africa's greatest wildlife spectacles.
From the Great Migration to elephant gatherings and gorilla treks.
Explore by Month & Destination
January
Green SeasonShort dry spell, calving season
Southern Serengeti plains near Ndutu
Excellent for calving buildup. Herds concentrating. Predator activity increasing. No crossing possibility. Crowds moderate.
Wildlife Events
Wildebeest Calving Season
Over 500,000 wildebeest calves born in the southern Serengeti and Ndutu area. Predator activity is at its peak.
Migratory Bird Peak
Palearctic migrants arrive in full force. Best birding diversity of the year.
Top Sightings
Track the Great Migration
Great Migration Tracker
Southern Serengeti
Ndutu & Ngorongoro border
The herds gather on the short-grass plains for calving season. Over 8,000 calves born daily at peak.
Migration timing varies by 2-4 weeks based on rainfall. For precise positioning, plan with a specialist operator who monitors herd movements.
Don't Miss Events in Tanzania
Wildebeest Calving Season
Over 500,000 wildebeest calves born in the southern Serengeti and Ndutu area. Predator activity is at its peak.
Mara River Crossings
The dramatic river crossings as the Great Migration herds cross into Kenya. Crocodiles lie in wait.
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