Serengeti wildebeest migration june
The rutting season (mating season) usually starts in June, and you can expect fierce fighting between competitive males as they vie for the attention of females.
By July, the herds head north towards the fresh grass of the Masai Mara. To get there they must face one of the greatest obstacles of their journey – crossing the Grumeti River.
The dramatic river crossings, one of the most exciting events of the Great Migration, usually start in July, but the precise timing depends on the rains.
The wildebeest and zebra grow into a ‘mega-herd’ before attempting to cross the Grumeti River to continue their journey north. With treacherous water currents Nile crocodiles lurking in the muddy waters and lions, cheetahs, leopards, and hyenas waiting on the river banks, only the strongest survive.
During June and July each year, the Serengeti wildebeest migration safari spread out between the central Serengeti and the grassy plains of the Western Corridor.
Wildebeest Migration Weather Conditions in June
June in the Serengeti National Park, Tanzania, denotes the onset of the dry season. This shift is evident compared to the heavy rains experienced in the previous months. The recorded temperature range remains pleasant, and the rainfall registers a significantly reduced 23mm (0.91″). The long hours of daylight, paired with a stable UV index, make June an ideal period for wildlife enthusiasts. Animal sightings abound during this phase, owing to the evident reduction in rainfall.
Temperature
May through July bring Serengeti National Park’s lowest average temperatures, reaching a high of 25°C (77°F).
Rainfall
In Serengeti National Park, during June, the rain falls for 7 days and regularly aggregates up to 23mm (0.91″) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 142 rainfall days, and 840mm (33.07″) of precipitation is accumulated.
Daylight
With an average of 12 hours and 0min of daylight, June has the shortest days of the year in Serengeti National Park.
On the first day of June in Serengeti National Park, sunrise is at 06:38, and sunset is at 18:38. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:44, and sunset is at 18:44 EAT.
Sunshine
The months with the most sunshine are January through March, and June through December, with an average of 8 hours of sunshine.
June:- The Wildebeest Herds Moves fast to Northern Serengeti
The Wildebeest Migration in June happens to be one of the fastest, as the herds migrate fast to northern Kenya due to the rains experienced in the north. The Serengeti and Masai Mara all experience a good amount of rainfall, making it attract the gnus to these regions. They won’t stop for long at any given point, unless, a good amount of rainfall falls in Central Serengeti or Grumeti regions.
