Catch a breathtaking view of Great Migration of Wildebeest in Maasai Mara

The term “Migration of Wildebeest” sounds too obvious to many people as the country boasts of the Great Migration of Wildebeest annually. But what exactly is its significance?

Well, The Great Migration of Wildebeest takes place during July through October annually in the iconic Maasai Mara National Reserve. This migration involves over one million of wildebeest and hundred thousands of gazelles and zebras crossing over Mara River and roaming over the Mara ecosystem in search of rain ripened grass and to the extension breeding purposes. The beauty comes about with the large flock of wildebeest, their grazing in the field, the run and cross of Mara river where many of them especially the weak and the young ones are eaten by the awaiting hungry crocodiles.

For decades, Maasai Mara National Reserve remains undisputed top safari destination in Kenya and offers visitors a classic African safari experience. Its vast landscapes and magnificent African wildlife is dramatic production rich in elephant herds, buffalo flock, lion prides and thousand of other wild animals which graze in the backdrops of savanna grasslands and woodlands, hills and river.  The reserve is also a superb bird watching destination with the big renowned birds such as ground hornbill, kori bustard and lappet-faced vultures among many other mammals than any other game reserve in Kenya.

Now, it’s the season for the natural cycle of migration of wildebeest. This beautifies the reserve and hence the influx flow of visitors to Mara as well as full bed capacity for most of the reserves lodges and camps. The multipliers effect underlines it all as the economic gain is not only felt by the tour firms, hotel facilities and the reserve but also extends to the Maasai community especially the Maasai women who spend their time making the crafts for sale.

It is therefore true that migration of wildebeest is such a treasure occurrence in Kenya. Our biggest role as a country will forever remain to preserve and conserve the Mara ecosystem to ensure it’s sustainable. Yes, sustainable development of Mara is the key determinant to this annual natural cycle.

Do not miss the view of this special and spectacular natural event.

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