_Wildebeest MigrationAt African Ubuntu Safaris we specialise in tours which ensure you will see the herds of the world famous wildebeest migration. Take a look at our Kenya and Tanzania safari options, or contact us to start planning your migration safari. Known as one of the greatest wildlife spectacles, the wildebeest migration has been referred to as the 8th wonder of the world! With the wildebeest migration being one of nature's most amazing scenes, seeing these herds is high on the wish-list of many travellers to East Africa. While it is not the be all and end all of a safari, and both Kenya and Tanzania have numerous other highlights and plenty of other wildlife to offer, it can never hurt to try and include the migration in your itinerary. Although you'd think that 1.5 million wildebeest, 250 000 zebras and thousands of gazelle wouldn't be too hard to find, you'd be surprised! The movement of these herds is dependent on rainfall and available grazing. The animals need to eat, and it is a fair amount of grass needed to fill the bellies of 2 million beasts. |
For this reason, the herds of the wildebeest migration need to move in their clockwise direction, following the seasonal rains in order to take advantage of the new growth once they have consumed all there is in their current location. This means that their movement is somewhat predictable, but with the unpredictability of today's weather patterns, it can never be set in stone.
Having spent years helping travellers get into the ideal locations to view these herds, we have a fair knowledge of where to suggest, and will try our best to get you there.
At some times of year it is highly advisable to hedge your bets by including 2 locations within the Serengeti eco-system; either 2 locations in the Serengeti itself, or a combination of the Serengeti and the Masai Mara.
Having spent years helping travellers get into the ideal locations to view these herds, we have a fair knowledge of where to suggest, and will try our best to get you there.
At some times of year it is highly advisable to hedge your bets by including 2 locations within the Serengeti eco-system; either 2 locations in the Serengeti itself, or a combination of the Serengeti and the Masai Mara.
Below is a summary of the general expected location of the herds at any given time of year:
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