Wildebeest Migration - Must See on African Safari Vacation

The annual wildebeest migration is an ideal destination for your dream African safari vacation. The great migration takes place annually in Tanzania on the majestic Serengeti plain. A safari vacation to watch thousands of these beautiful animals move with the changing seasons. Travel to Africa to observe first hand the circle of wildlife as the wildebeest and their young move to greener pastures, followed by deadly predators.

The wildebeest is also called a Gnu and is a member of the antelope family. The animals c. They are well known for their annual migration, which occurs after the calving season. The wildebeests calving season generally occurs between January and mid March. By June, the young are able to begin the great migration with the older animals. The wildebeest herds, numbering thousands move toward the western Serengeti in June. At sometime between June and August the wildebeest congregate and prepare to cross the Grumeti River.

This annual spectacle is one of the most famous in the world and includes not only wildebeest but zebras and thousands of Thomson’s Gazelles, who follow the massive herds of wildebeest across the plain. This wildebeest migration annual event has been the subject of many nature and wildlife documentaries and your safari vacation will allow you to witness the remarkable wildebeest first hand. When you observe this migration you will witness the drama of life and death on the African plain as the wildebeest herd attracts the greatest predators on Earth including lions, hyenas, cheetahs and leopards. The wildebeest is a strong opponent and have been known to inflict injuries on lions.

For many years, it was believed that the wildebeest made the migration and crossed the rivers in a frenzy but recent research has shown that the wildebeest possesses what is known as a “swarm intelligence” where they work together to explore and overcome obstacles as one. The migration of these incredible animals is a must see on any African safari vacation.

The great migration of the wildebeests and other animals who follow the herds, will create lifelong memories. African safari provides many unique opportunities and the migration is one of the most unique experiences of a lifetime.