You’re Not Late for the Thrilling Wildebeest Migration, 2024!
Join us as we embark on the final leg of the awe-inspiring wildebeest migration! The migration is still ongoing, and you have the chance to witness this majestic journey as it enters its final month. By this time of the year, the herds are in the Maasai Mara, preparing to return south. Expect an adrenaline-filled experience, where millions of wildebeests cross the Mara River in search of greener pastures, evading predators like crocodiles and lions along the way.
What to Expect on Wildebeest Migration:
Dramatic river crossings:You will catch stunning views of the Wildebeests plunging into the Mara River, battling swift currents and lurking dangers.
Predators on the hunt: You will also watch the yearning lions, hyenas, and crocodiles take advantage of the chaos.Each one of the them trying to have the best catch.
Scenic landscapes: While there, yo will have stunning views of the rolling savannas, acacia-dotted plains, and the stunning backdrop of the Maasai Mara and Serengeti National Parki.
Where It Happens:
The wildebeest migration takes place between two iconic African parks that’s the Serengeti National park in Tanzania and the Maasai Mara National park in Kenya. By this time of the year, the herds are in the Maasai Mara, preparing to return south.
How to View It:
The Wildebeest migration is best seen while on guided game drives,in a hot air balloon, and on guided nature bush walks. Game drives are conducted earlky in the morning and in the late afternoon. The hot air ballon experience is done at any of the day offering panoramic, breathtaking views of the wildbeests and the surroundings, guided Bush walks offer a intimate experience giving the best chance to see the herds up close.
About the Wildebeest Migration
The Great Migration is one of the most extraordinary natural spectacles on Earth. Every year, over 1.5 million wildebeests, alongside hundreds of thousands of zebras and gazelles, make a circular journey of roughly 1,800 miles across the Serengeti-Maasai Mara ecosystem.
Best Months to Watch Wildebeest migration
The migration is a year-round event, but key moments happen between June and October, with the July to September period being the best time to catch the dramatic Mara River crossings.
The final crossings into the Maasai Mara typically happen in August and September, with herds lingering into October before returning south.
Wildebeest Migration Distance
The Great Wildebeest Migration is a massive, circular journey covering approximately 1,800 miles annually. Over 1.5 million wildebeests, accompanied by zebras and gazelles, travel across the Serengeti in Tanzania and the Maasai Mara in Kenya in search of fresh grazing.
This migration is driven by seasonal rainfall, and the herds move in a constant loop, facing numerous challenges along the way, including river crossings, predators, and treacherous terrain. The journey is one of nature’s most remarkable spectacles, showcasing the perseverance of wildlife over vast distances to ensure their survival.
Wildebeest Migration Safari Packages;
We offer carefully curated safari packages to immerse you in this wild adventure and these include;
7 Days Gorilla Trek and Wildebeest Migration Safari ; This 7 Days Gorilla Trek and Wildebeest Migration Safari includes the indescribable gorilla trekking adventure in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and wildebeest migration experience in Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park. Travelers will venture into two countries-Uganda and Tanzania, while ticking off their best highlights-gorilla trekking and wildebeest migration safaris.
11 Days Kenya and Tanzania Safari; This safari takes our visitors to explore the crème de la crème of safari destinations in these two popular Safari countries. Spending whole 11 days browsing through the wilderness of two African countries that are known for offering remarkable safari experiences.
8 Days Bwindi Gorillas and Masai Mara Safari; This safari takes our visitors to two magnificent safari destinations within the East African region-the lush jungles of Bwindi National Park in the south-west of Uganda for mountain gorilla trekking tours and the premier African wilderness of Masai Mara National Reserve within the south-east of Kenya for the Great annual migration and a chance to see the big five game.
5 Days Tanzania Wildlife Tour; Experience beautiful Tanzania from its Northern circuit on this 5 Days Tanzania Wildlife Tour with a long checklist of animals and birds to look-out for. For this short Wildlife tour, you will visit Lake Manyara National Park, the magnificent Ngorongoro Conservation Area and the popular Serengeti National Park.
4 Days Serengeti National Park Safari ;The best wildlife safari to Tanzania is the 4 Days Serengeti National Park Safari that takes you to wildlife capital of the world, Serengeti National Park Tanzania.