Great Migration 2025 Guide: Best Time & Viewing Spots
The World’s Greatest Wildlife Spectacle
Over 1.5 million wildebeest, 400,000 zebras, and 200,000 gazelles making a perilous journey across the Mara River. It is the rawest, most powerful display of nature on earth.
But seeing it requires timing and planning. This guide covers everything you need to know for the 2025 Great Migration Season.
Migration Calendar: When to Go
| Month | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| July | The Arrival | Herds enter Mara from Serengeti |
| August | River Crossings (Peak) | Mara River (Main Crossing Points) |
| September | River Crossings (Peak) | Mara River & Talek River |
| October | Grazing & Departure | Mara Plains, starting to head south |
Private Villa vs. Migration Camps
Most tourists stay in "Migration Camps" right on the river. Sounds great, right? In reality, these camps are packed, noisy, and expensive.
The Smart Choice: Stay at a private villa like Kitumo Mara (just 15 mins away). You get:
- To sleep in silence (away from the river noise/smell)
- Lower rates than riverfront camps
- Exclusive vehicle to drive to the river for the action, then retreat to your private pool for lunch.
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