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The Wildebeest Migration
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Every year over 2 million wildebeest & zebra migrate from the short grass plains of the Serengeti into the Masai Mara Game Reserve.
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January to July During this period the animals congregate in the south of the Serengeti. The wildebeest calf and excercise the young, under the watchful eye of the predetors. The rains should fall in April/May and then the migration towards the north begins. In June, they should reach the northern areas and in July they ready for the crossing into the Masai Mara |
The first animals start arriving in July, massing at shallow river crossings. The crossings take place continually through the period as the wildebeest move backwards & forwards over the plains. Thoughout August and September one can see masses on the plains. Then, during October they start the return journey to Tanzania and the fresh new grass the greets the November rain. |