The Great Migration begins early Posted on 11 June 2019 Tags:Great Migration Kenya’s Great Migration sees two million animals move from the Serengeti National Park to the Maasai Mara, typically between July and August. Although it’s only June, wildebeest have been spotted in the Mara River area already. According to Tourism Update who spoke to Chalo Africa, many herds of wildebeest have been seen in the Western Corridor / Grumeti Reserves. ‘We predict an earlier migration to the Mara as well this year, with herds most likely entering the Mara by the first week of July.’ The Great Wildebeest Migration usually occurs between July and October and is one of nature’s most spectacular events. The migratory route begins in the Serengeti National Park, Tanzania and goes through Kenya all the way to the Maasai Mara National Reserve. Included in the two million animals that migrate are Thompson’s gazelle, zebra, eland and wildebeest. The early migration is attributed to an extended dry season, Tourism Update says. Water has reportedly dried up in the Serengeti, meaning the Mara River is the only available water source for the animals at this time. Image source: Pixabay Related Posts Cape Town’s sustainability: Leading the way in environmental initiatives 1 June 2023 As National Environmental Month commences in South Africa, Cape Town stands proudly at the forefront... read more Kapama to host Safari Guide of the Year Awards 2023 1 June 2023 Kapama Private Game Reserve near Hoedspruit will host this year’s Safari Guide of the Year... read more Blood Lions relaunches for public viewing on YouTube 1 June 2023 Award-winning documentary feature film Blood Lions has been relaunched on YouTube for public viewing, creating... read more PREV ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE
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