Great Migration(Migration)
The Great Migration is the annual circular movement of over 1.5 million wildebeest, along with hundreds of thousands of zebra and gazelle, across the Serengeti-Mara ecosystem. It is one of the world's greatest wildlife spectacles and a major driver of East African safari tourism.
The Migration follows a roughly predictable pattern through the year: calving in the southern Serengeti (January-March), moving northwest through the central Serengeti (April-June), crossing the Grumeti and Mara rivers (July-October), and returning south (November-December). However, exact timing varies with rainfall.
For safari operators, the Migration heavily influences itinerary design, lodge selection, and pricing. Clients booking migration-focused trips need to be in the right part of the ecosystem at the right time. Operators must stay current on herd movements and adjust recommendations accordingly.
How Ratiba helps
Ratiba helps operators build migration-season itineraries with the right camps and timing, and seasonal pricing rules automatically adjust rates for peak migration periods.
Related terms
High Season
High season is the peak travel period when demand and prices are at their highest. In East Africa, high season typically runs from July to October (dry season, Great Migration) and December to February (short dry season).
Game Drive
A game drive is a guided wildlife-viewing excursion in a vehicle, typically in a national park or game reserve. It is the most common safari activity, usually conducted in the early morning or late afternoon when animals are most active.
Mobile Safari
A mobile safari uses temporary camps that move to follow wildlife or access remote areas not served by permanent lodges. The camp — including tents, kitchen, and staff — travels with the guests.
Tented Camp
A tented camp is a safari accommodation using semi-permanent or permanent canvas tents with en-suite bathrooms, beds, and furnishings. Despite the name, luxury tented camps rival lodges in comfort while offering a closer-to-nature experience.
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