The Great Wildebeest Migration refers to the astonishing annual movement of millions of wildebeest/Gnus (over 1.5M) accompanied by large numbers of zebras and gazelles in search of pastures and water between Tanzania and Kenya.
Over 2 million animals (wildebeest, zebras, gazelles) migrate in a loop from the Serengeti in Tanzania to the greener pastures of Masai Mara in Kenya and back, following the seasonal rains.
The Mara River crossing is considered the climax of migration period. It’s an event that will take you through a range of emotions from angst, sadness, incredulity among others.
The sight of the first herds of animals milling and pacing fearfully on the banks of the river gathering courage to leap into the waters of the river hoping not to fall into the vicious jaws of the river’s crocodiles, then 1, 2, 3, 4 desperate animals not being able to resist the inviting pasture on the other side of the banks, leaping into the river, is just a sight to behold.
