Wild Frontiers Timeline

Welcome to our Timeline! A place to view all noteworthy events on the Wild Frontiers calendar. To view our past events, click here.

2018 Kilimanjaro Marathon

4 March 2018 The Kilimanjaro Marathon (42.2km), Half Marathon (21.1km) and Fun Run (5km) is going into its 16th year! As a fully registered IAAF race, the marathon has official marshalling, time-keeping and refreshment points at regular intervals. It may be used as a qualifier for Comrades. The race is run under the watchful eye of Mount Kilimanjaro, with the…

Migration Movements December

The hungry herds move from the north, to the southern plains, to start the whole process again!

Migration Movements November

In November the “Short rains” start in the Serengeti (new grass). The herds start their trek south again.

Migration Movements October

Large portion of the herds now in Maasai Mara, grazing becoming depleted, very dry month.

Migration Movements September

Some of the wildebeest already in Masai Mara, still a lot remaining in the northern Serengeti.

Migration Movements August

Mara river crossings start. Main herds are in the north, some have already entered the Masai Mara.

Migration Movements July

The herds now heading north, a large herd heading up past Lobo area.

Migration Movements June

The wildebeest move from central area, splitting to the west & north, Grumeti River river crossing.

Migration Movements May

Following rains & grazing, the main herds enter the western corridor. Rains can be heavy.

Migration Movements April

The herds are moving toward central Serengeti. Rainy season. Great discounts at camps & lodges.

Migration Movements – March

Wildebeest are generally in the southern plains of the Serengeti eco-system. Calving season