two male lions in the Maasai Mara National Reserve in Kenya, likely members of the renowned "Kazkaz Boys" coalition. | Lemurt Wildlife

The Great Migration river crossing in Maasai Mara is a wildlife spectacle like no other, but it does take planning and a bit of luck. With the right research, timing and location, which you can also plan with a guided tour, you can increase your chances. Travelers have waited patiently for 4 full days and not seen a crossing, and others, less than 15 minutes and boom: it happens. Either way, the reserve is a stunning landscape and there will still be plenty to see. The best time to see the herds