Plains zebras live in family groups that join into large herds. They are part of the Great Migration and the Makgadikgadi zebra migration in Botswana.
Best places to see it
TanzaniaSerengeti National Park
Endless plains, big cats and the Great Migration year-round in different parts of the park.
Jan to Feb, Jun to Oct 3 to 4 nights
KenyaAmboseli National Park
Big elephant herds with Kilimanjaro as a backdrop.
Jan to Feb, Jun to Oct 2 nights
BotswanaMakgadikgadi Pans
Endless salt flats, meerkats and a zebra migration after the rains.
May to Mar 2 nights
NamibiaEtosha National Park
A great white salt pan where animals queue at waterholes in the dry season.
May to Oct 2 to 3 nights
Where to see it
- Serengeti and Masai Mara
- Makgadikgadi Pans
- Etosha
Our destination guides: Serengeti National Park · Amboseli National Park · Makgadikgadi Pans · Etosha National Park
Best time
All year; huge numbers during migrations.
Tips
- Watch for foals in the wet season.
Did you know?
- No two zebras have exactly the same stripes.
Conservation status: Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Check iucnredlist.org for the latest assessment.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to see the plains zebra in Africa?
Serengeti and Masai Mara; Makgadikgadi Pans; Etosha.
Is the plains zebra endangered?
It is listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.
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