Direct answer
The migration spans Tanzania's Serengeti National Park (Ndutu calving grounds, Grumeti River, northern Serengeti/Kogatende crossings) and Kenya's Maasai Mara National Reserve and adjoining conservancies. Kenya offers easier access to Mara River crossings from July–October; Tanzania's northern Serengeti (Lamai, Kogatende) sees the same herds with fewer vehicles but requires fly-in camps.
Quick facts
- Full expanded guidance for this topic is updated regularly by our safari planners.
- Gorilla and chimp permits should be secured early in peak season.
- Licensed safari operators handle park fees, guides, and in-country support.
- Travel insurance with medical evacuation is strongly recommended.
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