Where is the wildebeest migration in April?
Because of the plentiful water, the animals tend to scatter, which makes them a little bit harder to find – for both predators and safari-goers alike.
The wildebeest leave the Ndutu region and head northwest past the Simba Kopjes and towards Moru. They continue moving slowly, as the babies are still small and learning to use their legs. Due to the difficulty of predicting where the wildebeest herds will be, the cost of safaris in Tanzania drops in April, with accommodation and tour rates at the year-round low.
However, this doesn’t mean that animals can’t be found. April is one of the best months for lion activity as the wildebeest crosses into the Simba Kopjes rock formation – known for its lion pride.
April:- The Herd Starts Heading North
Wildebeest Migration in April is mostly sighted and seen in Central Serengeti, just from South Serengeti and Ndutu Conservation Area when they had a calving season. This time, there are thousands of wildebeest calves and zebra calves too learning to cope with the current pressure of moving from one area to another.
In central Serengeti, they occupy the Moru Kopjes and Simba Kopjes regions, some herds move to the East of the Serengeti. The grass has occupied most of these regions, and wildebeests are happy to devour them all as they move north in search of more pasture and food.
Where are the wildebeest herds in April?
April is one of the rainy seasons when the long rains start falling in Kenya and Tanzania. This rainfall prompts the wildebeests to move from Ndutu to Central Serengeti, Seronera areas for greener grounds.
Is April a good time to see the great migration?
This is the period of mvua za masika, Swahili for monsoon or long rains. Expect rainfall, mostly at night. The vegetation becomes very thick and lush, making wildlife spotting somewhat difficult.
An even bigger challenge is the roads. Some of the dirt roads get washed out and become almost impassable. The trade-off is stunning scenery on the empty plains, with unusual shots of thunder-strewn vistas. This is a challenging time to choose a great migration safari, but wildlife-watching opportunities still exist.
