The herds arrive in southern part of Serengeti National Park, Ndutu Region just after short rains begins in Late November to December. These beast stays here through January, February and March, grazing fresh grass. In this period Wildebeest calves are born and ready to take part of the ride to the north.
In May, slowly they move toward south of Seronera and Moru Kopjes area along with many animals like Zebras and Gazelles, some of herds scattered in Seronera area (Central Serengeti) toward the west in June and July, Crossing of Grumeti River is most likely happening during this period, moving to north through Grumeti reserve and Ikorongo Reserve.