Vurara SafarisWildlife Calendar
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
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.
JanFebMar
Mara River Crossings
The dramatic river crossings as the Great Migration herds cross into Kenya. Crocodiles lie in wait.
JulAugSepOct
January in Tanzania
Short dry spell, calving season
Wildlife Events
Wildebeest Calving Season
Over 500,000 wildebeest calves born in the southern Serengeti and Ndutu area. Predator activity is at its peak.
WildebeestLionCheetahHyena
Migratory Bird Peak
Palearctic migrants arrive in full force. Best birding diversity of the year.
Sighting Probabilities
WildebeestAlmost certain
98%
LionAlmost certain
95%
ElephantAlmost certain
95%
BuffaloAlmost certain
95%
HyenaAlmost certain
95%
ZebraAlmost certain
95%
GiraffeAlmost certain
95%
HippoAlmost certain
95%
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