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January January marks the start of the calving season, with vast herds gathered on the southern Serengeti plains, spilling into Ndutu and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. By month’s end, over 8,000 calves are born daily, attracting predators and offering incredible wildlife sightings. February In Februar y, the herds continue to give birth to their offspring and can be found around the Ndutu region and Ngorongoro Conservation Area. It is estimated that 500,000 calves are born within a 2 to 3 week period - making for a spectacular and unique safari experience. March The last of the calving season takes place until mid-March. After several weeks of intensive grazing, the southern plains in the Naabi and Kusini area begin to show strain and dry out. March marks the start of the long rains in the Serengeti and sees the herds slowly prepare to move north with their young who are now strong enough to follow. April In search of fresh grazing and water, the herds slowly migrate north as the long rains set in. Herds can be seen streaming in through the Moru Kopjes in central Serengeti, making their way to the Western Corridor. May May marks the beginning of the dry season and the bulk of the herd can be seen in massive columns as they make their way across the Western Corridor, following the Mbalageti river to the banks of the Grumeti. This is usually where you can view the first of the river crossings. June By June, the herds slow down and gather on the southern banks of the Grumeti River waiting to cross the series of pools and channels. Although crossing can be seen in the beginning of the month, they tend to intensify around the middle of June.
July In July, the herds continue their journey to the northern Serengeti towards the Ikorongo Game Controlled Area and Lobo. Depending on rains, the river crossings will begin and the front leaders of the herd are ready to cross over the Mara, Talek and Sand Rivers. August August marks the best month to see the famous Mara river crossing - a crazed spectacle where hordes of animals make the dangerous crossing through croc infested water to the Lamai Wedge. For clients looking to visit East Africa in August, we recommend booking as early as possible as camps and lodges in the area fill up quickly. September Most of the herds have crossed over to Kenya’s Masai Mara ti feed on lush green grass after an exhausting journey. This is the best time to stay in the Masai Mara Game Reserve and predators like cheetah, lion and hyena are abundant. October After some time in the Mara, the herds slowly make their way back into the Serengeti towards the Lobo Valley region and Grumeti Reserve. November By November, the herds have largely left the Mara and move with more urgency to the eastern and central Serengeti for fresh grazing. They can be seen stretching from Lobo to the central Seronera region and eastern side of the Serengeti. December In December, the herds reach the southern Serengeti. The southern plains are lush and fertile after the recent rains and there is plenty of grass for the animals to graze on, before the start of the calving season in January.
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