I am
happy to report that the wildebeests have now entered the Mara! Though this is
still in its’ initial stages, every indication shows that the stage is set for
the world’s most fascinating wildlife spectacle. Welcome and join us in the arena….
A
herd of a few thousands wildebeest have crossed the border near sand river
gate. They have been seen over the past one-week taking their traditional route
towards Roan hill. Some have already moved all the way towards Hamerkop area.
The plains now between Sand River, Roan Hill and Keekorok lodge is teeming with
the first herds that have moved into the area. The first animals arrived about
6 days ago.
Their movement however is slower because of
the amount of grass in their way. Since May we have continued having
intermittent rains which has made the plains covered in long green grass. This
is expected to slow the migration movement north. Looking onto the Serengeti
from the sand river, one can see isolated herds of zebra and wildebeest heading
north though reluctantly. We anticipate this concentration to build as the
herds push up north into the Mara.
A
fellow guide in Grumeti area, has informed me that the migrating herds have
taken two wings one wing heading north from Grumeti area to the west and the
eastern wing is the one now moving into the Mara. A lot is now expected to
happen in the following weeks and months as the wildebeests concentration
intensify.
