Wildebeest Migration in Serengeti National Park is the top highlight of a visit to the Serengeti National Park, the movement involves a continuous round of millions of animals moving from the Serengeti National Park to the north of Tanzania and southern Kenya of the Masai Mara National Park annually. The Serengeti National Park is the oldest and largest national park of Tanzania, it covers an area space of approximately 14,734 square kilometres, the park was named by the local Masai people, the name Serengeti simply means “endless plains”. The animal population of the grasslands is an incredible count that will leave you yearning for more.
Wildebeests are categorized in the class of antelopes, they typically are inhabitants of the Serengeti ecosystem including the Masai Mara, these survive best in savannah grasslands and open woodlands, the mammal species seem to be in a loop of cycle within which they keep moving, their migration is highly determined by the change in seasons, the annual migration is recognized as one of the 7 wonders of the world. The run in the wild is epic! Animals stamping their way through the most dangerous zones of rivers is wonderful, they cross through many rivers some of which are crocodile-infested, it is a busy time of the wild and a survival for the fittest, most of the wildebeests do make it to the other end while others end up being prey to predators who accompany them on this beautiful journey.
Wildebeest migration in Serengeti National Park involves not only wildebeests moving but also zebras, and other small antelopes together with their predators mostly the cat family, the migration is one of the most significant movements of East Africa that every traveller looks forward to witnessing, and the Seronera valley is one of the key points to see wildebeests. the migration takes place all year round only but you have to look closely at where to find the mammal species.
In the months of early November and late December, animals arrive for the new short-growing grasses, they tend to be in the same position in the middle months to raise their calves they will continue the intense movement to the south along the Grumeti River, this river is usually a huge water supply but also a trap to most of the wildebeests, it is infested with a lot of crocodiles. In September, the animals spread out the northern side of Serengeti and connect to the Mara.
When planning on doing the wildebeest migration in the Serengeti National Park, it is wise to reconfirm with your tour operator about where the wildebeests will be, the best way to see mammal species is by doing extensive game drives these are conducted using 4WD car drives to beat the tough terrain of the African wilderness. What to pack during a visit to the Serengeti National Park includes long-sleeved shirts and trousers, boots, insect repellents, drinking water on board, and any other items of Personal nature.
In conclusion, Wildebeest migration is among the world’s best experiences not to miss on your great Tanzanian experiences, it is wise to book your safari trip at a time when the animals do migrate.