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Masai Giraffe Closeup in Serengeti National Park, Tanzania

One of the world’s most quintessential wildlife experiences, the annual Great Migration in Africa is an event like no other.

Millions of Zebras, Wildebeest, and other antelope species make this incredible journey across Tanzania and Kenya every year, facing Crocodile- infested waters and terrestrial predators (Lions, Leopards, etc) along the way. 

To witness such an event in the birthplace of humanity is an emotional experience that could never be fully captured by mere photos or words.

Africa’s Great Migration takes place in some of the most wildlife-rich natural areas in the world, making the experience all that more rewarding.

This is one of those world travel bucket list items that we all dream of experiencing during our lifetime.

Here’s a brief guide on where, when, and why every nature lover should see the Great Migration in Africa!

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Masai Giraffe in Serengeti National Park, Tanzania by Bret Love & Mary Gabbett

Why Africa’s Great Migration is Special

Consisting of millions of animals, East Africa’s Great Migration is the largest terrestrial mammal migration in the world.

Its stage encompasses some of the most breathtaking ecosystems on Earth, including the most well-known reserve on the continent (Serengeti National Park).

The migration is an endless circuit in which the circle of life is showcased in its purest form.

Like the hands on a clock, a seemingly never- ending stream of fauna make their way across Africa’s landscape in search of food and water, never knowing how much time they may have left. 

The Great Migration is a famously treacherous journey in which the animals must not only find food to sustain themselves, but also give birth to the future generations that will keep the annual migration alive.

It’s a classic game of survival of the fittest, and its contenders are some of the most majestic and resilient creatures Africa has to offer.

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Leopard in the Olare Motorogi Conservancy
Male Leopard in Olare Motorogi Conservancy, Kenya by Bret Love & Mary Gabbett

Where to See the Great Migration in Africa

The Great Migration is unlike other natural events you might find elsewhere in the world.

The unpredictable journey’s timing and exact locations are constantly changing, evolving based on current conditions. 

Rain (and the lack thereof) is the main ingredient that dictates where and when the herds will be during a specific…

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