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Welcome to your one-stop-shop for all your safaris and holidays in Kenya. Whether you are looking for bush and wildlife safaris, beach holiday on the Kenyan coast, birding safaris, Kenya luxury lodge safaris, camping safaris, wedding and honeymoon safaris, family safaris and any other kind of holiday in Kenya, this is your perfect destination. We offer a wide range of wide selection of exclusive wildlife safaris in Kenya & Tanzania. We offer discounted vacation packages without compromising quality and luxury – and this is what makes our tours very popular. It’s only in Kenya and Tanzania that you can experience the greatest show on earth as thousands of wildebeest, zebra and other herbivores migrate across the Serengeti plans in Tanzania and arrive in the Masai Mara in Kenya. And this spectacular migration makes Kenya the top holiday destination in Africa. The Great Wildebeest Migration: Serengeti – Tanzania and Masai Mara - Kenya
warthogs, waterbucks, elephant and other herbivores as they follow an annual circular route around the Serengeti Ecosystem in an endless quest for fresh pastures and water. The exact route and timing of the migrating herds is largely dependent on climatic conditions. The event is known as the wildebeest migration because wildebeest are the majority in the herd. It's important to remember that there are no guarantees when it comes to the timing of the migration. It depends on the rain and the seasons start at different times every year which means the herds might not be where historically they should be. It is worth noting that the wildebeest and the zebra move in a huge anti-clockwise direction. The best time to visit Grumeti River is June/July while the Masai Mara river migration is best seen around August/September/October. The wildebeest covers a journey of about 500 km. The spectacular drama played in the Serengeti and Mara plains in one you can’t afford to miss. What makes the migration Africa's greatest wildlife spectacle and one of the World's most exceptional natural phenomena is the manner the wildebeest leave behind clouds of red dust as they trample the Serengeti plains with their rumbling hooves, as well as their strong migratory instinct that defies crocodile-infested rivers, wild currents, and flocks of hungry predators lying in wait along the migratory route.
River in Western Serengeti or when they are crossing Kenya’s Mara River into the Masai Mara Game Reserve.River crossings are the most spectacular where the wildebeest of Mara jump into rivers full of crocodiles and surging currents. The famous images of thousands of wildebeests and zebras swimming across croc-invested rivers are filmed in the Masai Mara in Kenya during August, September and October. The Mara River is deep and fast-flowing - a dangerous obstacle for the herds and many will drown during the crossing stampedes. Crossings occur several times a month; to be at the right place at the right time is a matter of luck and persistence. We recommend a stay of at least 5 -7 days in the Mara Triangle area to experience a crossing. The Grumeti River in the Western Serengeti is also home to huge crocodiles but it is not deep enough to be much of an obstacle. In June and July the herds gather in the Western Serengeti but the water levels are often very low due to the lack of rains. They don't have to swim across the river - in many places they can walk across and barely get wet! The biggest action is when the crocodiles ambush the herds when they come to drink. To get the best footage, one often has to wait for hours at the river waiting for the herds to quench their thirst! The Wildebeest Migratory Path At a Glance In the calving season (late January to mid-March), the herds concentrate at the Ndutu and Salei plains located in Southern Serengeti and Ngorongoro attracting the attention of predators like lion, cheetah and hyena. During this period the migration is best observed from Ndutu Safari Lodge, Kusini Camp or any of several private tented camps used by mobile safaris such as our "Classic Tanzanian Tented Safari". These include campsites in the Ndutu/Naabi area. April and May: During this period, the depleted plains are unable to sustain the huge herds and the migration begins sweeping West and North. The animals move from the short grass plains of Southern Serengeti /Ngorongoro to the long grass plains and woodland of the Serengeti’s Western Corridor. This is the long rains period in Tanzania and Kenya and is considered off season for wildlife viewing because most weather roads are often impassable. Ndutu Safari Lodge, Kusini Camp and the Serengeti Serena Lodge are fine for wildlife viewing during this time. So are campsites in the Ndutu/Naabi area. June: As June approaches, the wildebeest have exhausted the best pastures in the Western Corridor and they move further North. They breed as they enter the Lamai Wedge and the Mara Triangle around May and June. This is a transitional period between the rains and the dry season. The Serengeti Serena is a central, easily accessible lodge for viewing the migration at this time. Accommodation offered at the Grumeti River Camp, Migration Camp and Kirawira Camp and camp sites in Seronera and Moru areas. July-October: This is the best period to see the wildebeest making the deadly dive across the Mara Rive in Kenya. Accommodation in Mara include the Governor's Il Moran Tented Camp, Governor's Main Camp, Little Governor’s Camp, Bataluer Camp, and Mara River Camp. November: The arrival of the short rains divert the migrating wildebeest Southward. During the short rains of November the wildebeest migration is best viewed from either Lobo Wildlife Lodge or Klein’s Camp in Mara. The first phase of the migration comes to an end towards end of November. The herd then begins a return journey Southern Serengeti plans and arrive in around December. They give birth as the year begins. And the circle continues.
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