HerdTracker Updates

This herd was sighted near Kogatende. As these wildebeest bravely crossed the river, they had to keep one eye open to the crocodiles swimming around them. This shows how the wildebeest always have to be awake and ready during river crossings. Interested in our Great Wildebeest Migration Newsletter? Sign up now!

This spectacular video was taken by Wild and Nature Safaris on the 12th of October 2024.

Nearest lodge: Ole Serai Luxury Camp Kogatende

This herd was sighted at crossing point number 3 on the Mara River. The wildebeest had a relatively easy crossing as the water was shallow. This seems like another herd that is joining the move as they start to move back south on their migration journey. Interested in our Great Wildebeest Migration Newsletter? Sign up now!

This amazing video was taken by Mawe Lodges on the 5th of October 2024.

Nearest lodge: Ole Serai Luxury Camp Kogatende

This herd was sighted at crossing 0B on the Mara River. This continues the crossings that happened during this first week of October. There are still many herds in the Masai Mara though! Interested in our Great Wildebeest Migration Newsletter? Sign up now!

This amazing video was taken by Mawe Lodges on the 2nd of October 2024.

Nearest lodge: Singita Mara River Tented Camp

These herds were sighted at crossing number 3 on the Mara River. It is looking as if some of the wildebeest are crossing back into Tanzania. Is this the start of them moving back south on their migration journey? Only time can tell! Interested in our Great Wildebeest Migration newsletter? Sign up now!

This spectacular video was taken by Mawe Lodges on the 1st of October 2024.

Nearest lodge: Sayari

This herd was sighted at crossing number 2 on the Mara River! The crossings are continuing into October but should start to slow down as the herds move back south to Tanzania! Interested in our Great Wildebeest Migration newsletter? Sign up now!

This amazing video was taken by Mawe Lodges on the 1st of October 2024.

Nearest lodge: Singita Mara River Tented Camp

These herds were sighted crossing the river at Kichwa Tembo Crossing Point. Rains in the Mara North Conservancy caused the wildebeest to cross over this river from where they were grazing in the Mara Triangle. Large crossings were happening here from September 23rd! Interested in our Great Wildebeest Migration Newsletter? Sign up now!

These beautiful pictures were taken by Sokomoto Images on the 24th of September 2024.

Nearest lodge: Angama Mara

These herds were sighted at crossing point number 7 on the Mara River. In this video, you can see the wildebeest decide to change their crossing point. This can happen as the whole herd decides to try their luck at a different point on the river. Interested in our Great Wildebeest Migration Newsletter? Sign up now!

This amazing video was taken by Kelvin Lema on the 18th of September 2024.

Nearest lodge: Sayari

This herd was sighted crossing the Mara River at crossing point number 5. The crossings are still continuing as we reach mid September. It is expected they will continue till at least the end of the month although they have become fewer in number! Interested in our Great Wildebeest Migration Newsletter? Sign up now!

This amazing video was taken by Mawe Lodges on the 17th of September 2024.

Nearest lodge: Ole Serai Luxury Camp Kogatende

This wildebeest herd was crossing at crossing point number 3. These safari-goers were treated to a massive herd crossing over the Mara River. This just shows how the best way to experience the wildebeest crossings is in person. It truly is a magical experience. Interested in our Great Wildebeest Migration Newsletter? Sign up now!

This stunning video was taken by Wito Africa Safaris on the 14th of September 2024.

Nearest lodge: Ole Serai Luxury Camp Kogatende

This herd was sighted at crossing point number 4 on the Mara River. Watch how this massive wildebeest herd crossed at this point. This unlucky wildebeest mother had to turn back to look for her baby while walking on a broken leg. This video shows how fast-paced and relentless the wildebeest river crossings can be. Interested in our Great Wildebeest Migration Newsletter? Sign up now!

This amazing video was taken by RedisPolly on the 11 September 2024.

Nearest lodge: Sayari

This herd was sighted crossing at point number 0 on the Mara River. Massive amounts of wildebeests were swimming through these rough waters as they tried to cross in search of rainfall. This continues the trend of the wildebeest crossing at these points. It is believed that they are crossing all over from point 0, 2, 3 and 4 simultaneously! Interested in our Great Wildebeest Migration Newsletter? Sign up now!

This stunning video was taken by Manja Kema on the 8th of September 2024.

Nearest lodge: One Nature Mara River

These herds were sighted at crossing number 0B and 2 on the Mara River. In both these videos you can see large numbers of wildebeest crossing at these points. These wildebeest are crossing back and forth from Serengeti into the Masai Mara. They will likely stay in this general area this week, but anything can happen! Interested in our Great Wildebeest Migration newsletter? Sign up now!

Both these amazing videos were taken by Mawe Lodges on the 7th of September 2024.

Nearest lodge: Singita Mara River Tented Camp

This herd was sighted crossing the Mara River between crossing point number 0B and 1. This continues the last few days sightings of them being around this area of the Mara River. Constant crossing are happening as the wildebeest are on the lookout for fresh grass. Interested in our Great Wildebeest Migraton Newsletter? Sign up now!

This amazing video was taken by Mawe Lodges on the 6th of September 2024.

Nearest lodge: One Nature Mara River

This megaherd was sighted between crossing point 0 and 1 on the Mara River. As a massive number of herds have been crossing around the southern side of the Mara River back and forth these past few days, this day was a bit different. A couple hundred thousand wildebeest took part in this crossing as they continued on north. This crossing took about one hour! Interested in our Great Wildebeest Migration Newsletter? Sign up now!

This spectacular video was taken by Johnson Paul on the 4th of September 2024.

Nearest lodge: One Nature Mara River

This herd was sighted at crossing point number 4 on the Mara River. Crossings are still in full swing in the first week of September. It is always a pleasure to see the wildebeest making these brave trips over the river constantly as they move in search of fresh lush grass! Interested in our Great Wildebeest Migration Newsletter? Sign up now!

This spectacular video was taken by Manja Kema on the 3rd of September 2024.

Nearest lodge: Ole Serai Luxury Camp Kogatende

This herd was sighted at the Sand River near the south bridge. Some of the wildebeest herds were sighted crossing into the Mara again, as most of the herds were in Northern Serengeti for a while, chasing the rains that happened in the second half of August. It is said that the Masai Mara is very hot & dry and some rain could maybe happen! Interested in our Great Wildebeest Migration Newsletter? Sign up now!

This beautiful picture was taken by Sokomoto Images on the 2nd of September 2024.

Nearest lodge: Sala’s Camp

This herd was sighted between crossing point nr. 0 and 1 on the Mara River. These wildebeest were crossing in droves at this point on the first day of the September. They bunched up to take their turn to cross these rough currents. Interested in our Great Wildebeest Migration Newsletter? Sign up now!

This amazing video was taken by Nasikia Camps and Moodie Shots on the 1st of September 2024.

Nearest lodge: One Nature Mara River

These herds were sighted at crossing point number 0 on the Mara River. These herds are moving back to the southern side of the Mara River into the Northern Serengeti. It is said they came from Masai Mara moving all the way down in search of lush fresh grass. Interested in our Great Wildebeest Migration Newsletter. Sign up now!

This stunning video was taken by Johnson Paul on the 1st of September 2024.

Nearest lodge: One Nature Mara River

This herd was sighted at crossing point 0 on the Mara River at the border of Kenya and Tanzania. The Serengeti experienced some rainfall and the wildebeest, able to sense rain for up to 20-24 Km’s, immediately jumped into back into the waters as they crossed into the Serengeti. These crossings constantly happen and the same herd could be back in the Mara by next week depending on rain fall! Interested in our Great Wildebeest Migration newsletter? Sign up now!

This amazing video was taken by Wito Africa Safaris on the 28th of August 2024.

These wildebeest were sighted at crossing number 0A on the Mara River at the border of Kenya and Tanzania. As mentioned, some of the herds are crossing back south into the Serengeti over the Sand River. This is just a small part of the larger herd, many are still crossing over into the Masai Mara and are grazing around the west of the Mara Triangle.

This spectacular video was taken by Mawe Lodges on the 20th of August 2024.

This herd was sighted on the Mara River at crossing point number 0. The crossings are still continuing with some of the herds even moving back into the Serengeti from the Masai Mara. They might move on in search of lush grass from rains in the Northern Serengeti!

This amazing video was taken by Wito Africa Safaris on the 16th of August 2024.

Nearest lodge: One Nature Mara River

This herd was sighted at crossing point nr. 4 on the Mara River by the border of Kenya and Tanzania. During this crossing a couple of thousand wildebeest swam over into the Masai Mara. River Crossing season truly is the best time to see so many unique wildebeest in one place! Interested in our Great Wildebeest Migration Newsletter? Sign up now!

This spectacular video was taken by Manja Kema on the 13th of August 2024.

Nearest lodge: Sayari

These herds were sighted at crossing number 0 of the Mara River. As seen in the video, these brave wildebeest are still crossing the Mara River, weeks since the start of this season’s river crossings! A good amount of wildebeest herds might be a bit late compared to the other herds but they are fast on their way to join their brothers and sisters in the Masai Mara. Interested in our Great Wildebeest Migration Newsletter? Sign up now!

This stunning video was taken by East Safaris on the 13th of August 2024.

Nearest lodge: Singita Mara River Tented Camp

This herd was sighted at crossing point number 4 on the Mara River by the border of Serengeti and Kenya. The wildebeest are still attempting these dangerous crossings in early August. They continue their migration journey to join the herds already in the Masai Mara!

This amazing video was taken by Pedro Abel Adalia on the 9th of August 2024.

Nearest lodge: Singita Mara River Tented Camp

This herd was sighted crossing the Sand River in Kenya. It is the third week since the wildebeest herds have started crossing the rivers. The crossings are still in full swing as most of the herds move into the Masai Mara! Interested in our Great Wildebeest Migration Newsletter? Sign up now!

This amazing picture was taken by Sokomoto Images on the 30th of July 2024.

Nearest lodge: Sayari

This sighting was at crossing point 0 on the Mara River by the border of Kenya and Tanzania. Wildebeest face many dangers in these river crossings such as crocodiles. Some get lucky and escape, some unfortunately don’t make it across. Watch in this video as a wildebeest gets dragged under water. Interested in our Great Wildebeest Migration newsletter. Sign up now!

These amazing videos were taken by Roshana Simone Ching on the 24th of July 2024.

Nearest lodge: One Nature Mara River

These herds were sighted in Talek, Kenya, around Maji ya fisi. This region was filled with wildebeest herds as they are now deep in the Mara after the long journey from the Serengeti and Tanzania. They can take some time here and rest and graze. Interested in our Great Wildebeest Migration newsletter? Sign up now! 

This amazing video was taken by Jorge Olvera and World Lineage Safaris on the 24th of July 2024.

Nearest lodge: Basecamp Masai Mara

This herd was sighted around Ashnil by the Mara River in Kenya. These safari-goers were treated to a huge herd of wildebeest who crossed the river deeper into the Masai Mara. There are many wildebeest waiting for them who have completed this part of their journey. Interested in our Great Wildebeest Migration newsletter? Sign up now!

This stunning video was taken by Lenanan Koitoi Photography on the 24th of July 2024.

Nearest lodge: Ashnil Mara Camp

This herd was sighted crossing the Mara River at point 7 near the border of Kenya and Tanzania. These wildebeest took their time crossing the river as they ran to the river and back, starting all the way from crossing point 9! Interested in our Great Wildebeest Migration newsletter? Sign up now!

This stunning video was taken by Samantha Oppenheimer from Find Love and Travel on the 23rd of July 2024.

Nearest lodge: Sayari

This herd was sighted at Entim Crossing Point in Kenya. River crossings continue to be in full swing at the many crossing points along the Mara River on the Kenyan side. This will go on for a bit of time as the herds continue their migration journey. Interested in our Great Wildebeest Migration newsletter? Sign up now!

This beautiful picture was taken by Teeku Patel Foto Film and Sokomoto Images on the 22nd of July 2024.

Nearest lodge: Entim Camp