What is the Wildebeest Great Migration?
It’s an annual migration of more than two million wildebeest and twenty thousand other game animals from Serengeti National Park in Tanzania towards the Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya. The wildebeests embark on the great migration voyage, searching for better grazing pastures and sufficient drinking water. The migration patterns depend on the different seasons experienced throughout the year. The historical event begins in the north and terminates in the south—an incredible stretch of more than 3000 Kilometers. The wildebeest migration is a spectacular natural phenomenon and a must-see safari for adventure enthusiasts.
Millions of wildebeest cross Serengeti plains to Maasai Mara, facing predators, rivers, and peril in nature’s grand Migration spectacle.
What’s So Special About It?
The great wildebeest migration is distinct because, unlike many people’s belief, the migration happens all year round in a clockwise route, with each time of the year offering breathtaking wildlife experiences.
During the migration, wildebeest and zebra cohabit together because they feed on the same species of vegetation. At the same time, approximately 3000 lions from the Serengeti ecosystem follow the migratory herds as they make their way around the country.
The most scenic view of the great migration is probably watching the Mara River crossing, characterized by strong currents, giant crocodiles, and hippos waiting for the animals to jump into the brown waters and prey on them. It’s usually a battle for survival, and only the strong ones see the promised land in the Masai Mara National Reserve.
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