The Great Migration and Calving Season

The Wildebeest Calving Season: A Spectacle of Birth and Survival on Your Tanzania Safari

Posted by Wolfgang on Sat October 4, 2025 in The Great Migration and Calving Season.

This blog explores the breathtaking drama of the wildebeest calving season in Tanzania’s southern Serengeti, where over 500,000 calves are born within a few short weeks between January and March. It highlights the synchronized birthing strategy known as predator satiation, which helps ensure survival by overwhelming predators, such as lions, cheetahs, and hyenas, with sheer numbers. The piece captures the emotional intensity of this natural phenomenon—where life and death unfold in real time—and positions it as a must-see experience for safari travelers seeking raw, unforgettable encounters with nature’s rhythms.

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