Kenya Golf PackagesColumns of wildebeest in the Masai Mara, during the great migration between Tanzania and Kenya from July to October
My earliest memories of the Great Migration are from childhood summers spent between Kenya and Tanzania.
Contrary to popular belief, the migration is not a single event but a year-round circular movement driven by rainfall patterns. While most people think of the migration as the movement of millions of wildebeest across the Serengeti–Maasai Mara ecosystem, what always fascinated me most were the river crossings.
Thousands of wildebeest, often led by zebra acting as sentinels, gather at the banks of the Mara River before making the leap into the water in search of fresher grazing lands.
It's dramatic, chaotic, and completely unpredictable. The river is filled with strong currents and crocodiles lying in wait. Some animals make it across safely; others don't.
As a child, I remember feeling both awe and sadness watching it unfold. But that is nature in its purest form—a story of survival, instinct, and renewal.
The migration itself is a circular journey between Tanzania and Kenya. The famous river crossings are just one chapter of that journey, but they are undoubtedly its most iconic and unforgettable moment.
Having grown up in East Africa and travelled extensively throughout Kenya and Tanzania, I always advise clients to choose their travel dates based on the specific migration experience they want to witness.
Great Migration Route Map
The geography of the migration can be confusing because people use different names for overlapping areas of the Serengeti National Park.
Think of the Serengeti as a huge ecosystem with several commonly discussed regions, the movement of the wildebeest is determined mostly by the rain and they follow the rain in a circular pattern
Wildebeest and Zebras always travel together, moving as one across the plains from Tanzania to Kenya
Zebras and Wildebeest migrate side by side, sharing skills and safety in numbers. Zebras generally have excellent eyesight, while wildebeest have strong hearing and smell. Thousand of skilled eyes and noses detect predators, both species benefit from staying together
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