Where Is the Great Migration Now? Serengeti Herd Update
Where the wildebeest herds are this month in the Serengeti, updated by a licensed guide in Arusha, with a map and the safaris that meet them.
Field update from Shaiya · 21 October 2026 The herds turn south again through Lobo and the eastern plains with the short rains. The herds follow the rain, not the calendar. In a dry year they move early; in a wet one they linger. That is why we update this page from what we see. In November 2026 the herds are in the Lobo & eastern Serengeti. The herds turn south again through Lobo and the eastern plains with the short rains. Usually July to October, in the northern Serengeti near Kogatende and Lamai. Crossings happen when the herds decide, so give it two or three days in the north. Roughly late January to March on the short-grass plains of Ndutu and the southern Serengeti, when thousands of calves are born every day. At least 4–6 days from Arusha: the north and the river crossings are far, so the 6-Day Migration River Crossings safari gives you time to wait for a crossing. Yes. Shared vehicle, budget lodges or camping, and the low season (15 March–15 May) is cheaper for park fees. Ask Shaiya on WhatsApp +255 702 345 991 for today's best price.Right now: Lobo & eastern Serengeti
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