Saturday, August 7, 2010

The Great Wildbeeste Migration

The Wildebeest Migration is a dramatic story.
It takes place within Kenya and Tanzania and is the
greatest wildlife show on earth.

Between the open plains of the Serengeti and
the Masai Mara,thousands of wildebeest and
zebras migrate to greener pastures as the seasons
change and the circle of life and death continues.
Predators follow the Wildebeest Migration closely,
waiting for an opportunity to strike weak prey as
they make their way into different territories.

The precise timing of the Wildebeest Migration
changes annually and it is a very unpredictable and
spontaneous natural event.
The calving season takes place in the Serengeti
between the months of January and mid-March before
the Wildebeest Migration begins heading towards the
western Serengeti in June. The best time to see the
migration is usually between June and August when
the wildebeest congregate and prepare to cross the
famous Grumeti River. There are a few excellent camps
in this area where you can stay to witness this
natural phenomenon. If you are in the Masai Mara
you can expect the wildebeest to make their arrival
as early as July, but they generally arrive between
August and September and remain in the Mara between
October and November.
Between December and January the wildebeest gradually
begin their migration back towards the Serengeti.
We believe that going on safari to view & witness the
Wildebeest migration is one of the ultimate safari
experiences that Africa has to offer!!!

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