Great Migration Safari Feb 2026

The awe of witnessing the Great Wildebeest Migration can be topped by only one thing: seeing the migrating wildebeest calving. With that in mind this special small group safari runs in February which is often the peak of the Great Migration calving, when 500,000 young wildebeest are born in a matter of weeks! February is the only time of year when you are almost guaranteed to see the big herds all together as they always come south for calving season.  Adding to this amazing sight is the sheer volume of predators – statistically this is the highest build-up of predators anywhere in Africa.

During calving season, pregnant female wildebeest opt to give birth in this area due to the grass’s richness in calcium and magnesium, which is good for milk production. As a result, a vast herd begins to form. They can now be found grazing on the short grasses.

As soon as the calving season begins, so does the big feast for the cats. Lions, leopards and cheetahs can gain weight quickly and store energy for the future. For now, life is easy as they enjoy easy pickings on the vulnerable wildebeest calf. For that reason, February is also one of the best months for action photography and to watch the powerful predators hunt.

This safari starts at either Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport (ARK) and ends at Julius Nyerere International Airport, Dar es Salaam (DAR).