Can the Migration River Crossings be Predicted?

No, not even the wildebeest know when they’re going to cross! Some arrive at the water and swim over immediately; some arrive and spend days hanging around grazing; some arrive and turn back to where they came from. We wish we could predict the crossings, but no-one can. This is why it is best to have as much time on safari as possible if you hope to see a river crossing.

What Month is the Wildebeest Migration?

Most people think that the Wildebeest Migration only takes place between July and October, but it’s actually an ever-moving, circular migration with various but equally exciting events that occur year-round. The popular river crossings usually coincide with safari’s high season (June to October), hence the perception that this is the only time of the year that the wildebeest are on the move or can be seen.

Where Does the Great Migration Start?

Because the Great Migration is a fluid, year-round movement of about two million animals across the Serengeti-Mara ecosystem, there are no defined start or end points. The Gnu Migration is triggered East Africa’s rains and the animals follow an age-old route in search of fresh grazing and water. This epic journey takes the wildebeest across the Masai Mara plains in Kenya, all the way south into Tanzania’s Serengeti and the edge of the Ngorongoro Crater, before circling up and around in a clockwise direction.

Why Do Wildebeest Migrate?

It is generally believed that the Great Migration in Africa is dictated primarily the wildebeest’s response to the weather. They move after the rains and the growth of new grass, essentially following a natural instinct to find food to stay alive. Some experts believe that the wildebeest are triggered distant lightning and thunderstorms, but there is no scientific proof of it.

A vibrant and beautiful country with exceptional parks and reserves, Tanzania is blessed with the winning combination of unparalleled game viewing and dazzling tropical beaches. Because Tanzania is so vast (almost 1.5 times the size of Texas), it helps to divide the country’s major holiday destinations into four areas:

1. Northern Safari Circuit – the most popular Tanzania safari route comprising the Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara, Tarangire and Kilimanjaro.
2. Tanzania Coast and Islands – the country’s beaches, especially those on islands like Zanzibar, are breath-taking and very accessible.
3. Southern Tanzania – includes the wonderfully wild and underrated Nyerere (previously Selous) and Ruaha, some of the best-kept Tanzania safari secrets.
4. Western Tanzania – head to the far-flung corners of Katavi and Mahale for the ultimate off-the-beaten-path Tanzania safaris

There are many ways to spend your time here and a visit is sure to be memorable for all the right reasons. From camel rides on the beach to snorkeling adventures, the Kenya Coast has something for everyone.

For travelers who are looking for a tropical paradise with an African flare, Kenya is the perfect destination. The coast offers many attractions including white sandy beaches with palm trees swaying in the breeze and some of the most beautiful coasts in Africa.

Whether you are an adventure seeker or just want to soak up some sun after a safari, Kenya Coast is the perfect getaway for all travelers.

Why Safari in Kenya – Home of the African Safari

• Prepare yourself for your own ‘Out of Africa’ dream as you relive the experiences of such legendary people as Ernest Hemmingway, Karen Blixen and Beryl Markham.
• If your timing is right, you could become one of the many who have had the pleasure and privilege of seeing the Great Migration of wildebeest and Zebra.
• See how the Masai and Samburu tribes people live in harmony with the resident wildlife and tend their livestock’s
• Mount Kenya is the second highest mountain in Africa.
• Your best possible view of the legendary Mount Kilimanjaro is from the Amboseli National Park