The great wildebeest migration is one of the most spectacular wildlife episodes on earth to behold. You won’t get to see over 1 million animals conjugated in one place or trekking on a journey. Scientists and researchers presuppose that these move in search of greener pastures and fresh water. The migration movement is governed by seasons.
Though they are on the move all year round, we can say their journey starts from around Ngorongoro conservation area and southern Serengeti where they conjugate from January to March and this is also the calving season where almost 8000 wildebeests are born daily. The herds then move towards Central and western Serengeti plains and finally reach the north where they cross the Grumeti and Mara rivers to Masai Mara national reserve from July to November.
Wildebeests Migration in June
Thousands of tourists from allover the world come to visit Masai Mara national reserve and Serengeti national reserve to see the wildebeests migration. It is the main highlight while visiting both Serengeti national park and Masai Mara national reserve.
Animals in Serengeti national park and Masai Mara game reserve are not limited to wildebeests migration. But also home to several other wildlife including the African big five and several species of birds. Both conservation areas offer some of the most outstanding wildlife watching experiences on earth.
In the month of June, wildebeests herds are dispersed allover the western corridor, central areas of Serengeti national park and around Grumeti conservancy. At the end of June the herds move and concentrate around the river banks of Grumeti River. While some crossings start to happen at the Grumeti River although not as spectacular as in the great Mara river. Some areas of Grumeti River are shallow making it easy for the wildebeests to cross nevertheless crocodiles still infest its channels and pools.
By June some herds have slowed down their movement to graze the nutricious grass on the Grumeti River banks. If you’re not lucky enough to see the river crossings at this point.
Wildebeests Migration in June is also the end of the rain season so the vegetation is lush green. Favoring photographers and crowds are not many compared to July and August. Ensure to book your trip in June with the best experienced tour operator. Who will provide you with a knowledgeable safari guide who has learnt about the great wildebeest migration by heart.
