The best time to see Great Migration River Crossings in 2026 is August to October 2026.
Timing status: Natural timing window.
Wildlife migration · August to October 2026
Annual · Jul to Oct
Over a million wildebeest brave the crocodile-filled Mara River in the year's most dramatic crossings.
The herds reach the Mara River in the northern Serengeti and Masai Mara around August, and the crossings, thousands of animals plunging in at once, are the climax of the migration. Timing is unpredictable day to day.
wildebeest on the move: 1.5 million
Where it is visible: Kenya & Tanzania
Crossings happen on the herds' schedule, not yours; plan several days for a real chance.
Great Migration River Crossings 2026: August to October 2026.
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