Movement and habitat picture
Movement summary
TANAPA’s revised June 2024 Mara River crossing guideline confirms the Great Migration as a defining Serengeti-Mara ecosystem feature and sets vehicle behaviour around designated crossing points. This is not a live herd-location report.
Habitat conditions
Conditions and herd locations change with rainfall, grazing and river conditions; the source is guidance for crossing areas rather than a current movement feed.
Sighting context
Use this record to understand Mara River crossing behaviour and visitor rules, not to promise a crossing on a specific date.
For a current itinerary, combine this official planning baseline with recent local reports close to travel dates. Never market one fixed river crossing or herd position as guaranteed.