The great wildebeest migration that takes place between conservation areas in Kenya and Tanzania has turned out to be one of the most sought tourism activities to witness.
This is one of the greatest wildlife shows on earth where over 1.5 million animals continually move in search of better pastures and water. Different animals participate in the migration and are able to do so because each eats different parts of the same grass which helps them to coexist during the migration annually.
Wildebeests Migration Dates
Wildebeests migration dates: Although the great wildebeests migration takes place all year round. Scientists and researchers have come up to say that the migration happens by animal instincts in search of water and better pasture therefore they follow lightening and thunders from far away and move towards that direction.
The great migration is an all year circular journey with the animals conjugating in one place for few days and the moving continues. The exact date and time for exciting and popular events during the migration cannot be predictable.
Tourists interested in witnessing the great migration should take note of timing. And dates of the location of wildebeests in a certain area annually. The wildebeests are ever on the move but through observation and study over the years. Experts and guides can now predict and tell their location at a given time of the year although. Sometimes there might be delay or early movements depending on weather patterns.
There is no way to tell the exact date when for example the dramatic river crossings will take place. But for higher chances of viewing river crossings. Tpu must be at the right place, at the right time and perhaps book more days for even higher chances. The river crossings at the Grumeti River take place in June and November. While the river crossings at the Mara River takes place from July to August.
Depending on the traveler’s interests, if you’re interested in the calving seasons. Then you should book your trip from dates in late December to early March. And if you’re interested in river crossings , then you need to book your trip for dates in June, July, August and October.
While booking for a trip for the wildebeests migration experience. Clients should book accommodation at the lodges close to migration herds. At that time and also know whether to visit Masai Mara game reserve in Kenya or Serengeti and Ngorongoro conservation areas in Tanzania.
