This one’s no secret – the Great Wildebeest Migration is probably Africa’s best-known wildlife phenomenon. This world’s largest wildlife migration is certainly a dramatic event. The river crossings that occur around July include thousands of Zebra and wildebeest braving the Mara and Grumeti Rivers. Waters are filled with Nile crocodiles, and waiting on the other side are predators lying in ambush, ready to pounce just as their prey steps onto dry land!
Another highlight of the migration is the calving season (usually the end of January) when thousands of calves are born within two weeks of each other. This happens in the Green Season, and there is an abundance of new life about, including lots of colorful migratory birds.