Our Wildebeest Migration Mobile Tented Safari
Seeing the Wildebeest Migration for the first time is exhilarating to say the least. First on the horizon is rising dust as the number of galloping Wildebeest (along with Zebra) increases, followed by the thunder of a hundred thousand hooves getting closer and closer. In the frenzy to cross the Mara River, Wildebeest pushing from the rear create a 'wildlife traffic jam,' literally forcing the leaders to take a leap of faith into the frothing water below. Often the crossings are steep or in contrast, so well trodden that it looks like a landslide with Wildebeest slipping downwards, treading over each other. Once in the water their eyes glare wide with fear as they swim amongst the mayhem, aiming for the opposite bank - fully aware the water is teeming with Mega Giant Crocodiles. Once safely back on land, the Wildebeests' legs are wobbly with exertion, only sheer adrenalin getting them up the slippery banks to new pastures. As if this was not enough sometimes huge groups of Wildebeest dotted with Zebra suddenly decide to retrace their steps and return from whence they came and choose another route to go through the whole terrifying crossing again. One wonders why, except for places along the snaking Mara River that sometimes lead the Wildebeest to cross only to realise they are still on the Kenya side (or visa versa) of the river.
As the Migration continues, Nile Crocodiles sleep along the banks. Too fat to move or eat more, smaller crocodiles move in and so it goes on. Meanwhile it is comical watching permanent, regional Wildebeest almost somersaulting with excitement knowing their cousins are approaching. What makes us unique is we cover the Wildebeest crossings continuously so you don't watch this natural phenomenon amongst a traffic jam of safari vehicles vying for a view.
