Where and When to explore the Wildebeest Migration in Tanzania
The world’s greatest wildlife migration, featuring up to 1.5 million wildebeest and thousands of zebra and gazelle happens every year in East Africa. One of the most sought-after travel experiences, viewing the great migration is a truly unique opportunity to see the power of nature at work, plus get a firsthand look at some of the most magnificent creatures on Earth. Watching this incredible display unfold is a once-in-a-lifetime bucket list experience, but a little planning goes a long way in making sure you see these animals on their great reverse. But what is the best time to see the Wildebeest Migration? Whether you witness its beginnings during calving season in Serengeti, the spectacular river crossings on the Mara River, or the return journey from Kenya’s Maasai Mara, you are witnessing one of the wonders of the natural world – a migration that covers a huge distance and sees almost 250,000 wildebeest perish each year. What is the Wildebeest Migration? T...