Great wildebeest Migration holidays in Tanzania – Ndutu area and Grumeti Game Reserve
Great wildebeest migration holidays – Over years Tanzania has positioned itself as one of the greatest wildlife destinations in Africa and this has been evident by the wildlife events that take place in Northern Tanzania, the great wildebeest migration is an all-year event that sees wildebeest, Zebra, and angulates traverse the plains of Serengeti national park and Masai mara national reserve which forms the backdrop of one of the greatest and dramatic wildlife events in the entire Animal kingdom
The wildebeest migration is one of the must-see wildlife spectacles in Africa, during July-September depending on the rains the wildebeest cross the famous Mara river from Tanzania to Kenya and during October and November the wildebeest make their return journey from Kenya to Tanzania
How does the wildebeest migration work?
The movement of the wildebeest is largely dependent on the availability of food and water, Serengeti and Masai mara are one eco-system separated by the border and the wildebeest have been traversing the plains for years, and knowing where to go, and when to go is key as the most spectacular events in the migration is the wildebeest calving season takes place between February and March and the wildebeest Mara river crossing which takes place between July and October
Which animals participate in migration?
Though the wildebeest spearhead the migration their also other angulates that participate during the migration and those include the Zebras, Thomson’s gazelle, and Elands
Predators during the Wildebeest Migration
The large numbers of angulates attract large predators most especially during the wildebeest calving season and when the wildebeest herds are approaching the Mara river and some of the predators include Lions, Leopard, Cheetah, Hyenas, crocodiles that provide strong obstacle during the Mara River crossing
When is the best time to witness the wildebeest migration safari?
Depending on what you are looking for the wildebeest migration is an all year movement and different types of events that take place below are the summary
July to October –wildebeest Mara river crossing
November to January-wildebeest move from Mara River to Ndutu area getting ready for calving season
February- March-calving season where 8000 wildebeest calves are born within 3 weeks and this the time in Tanzania where you see the biggest concentration of predators
April to June –wildebeest rutting season and Grumeti river crossing as they prepare to cross one of the greatest obstacles in the migration route, the River is filled with big crocodiles
Where should I stay during the wildebeest migration?
The best area to stay during the wildebeest migration is the Ndutu area which is located in northwestern Ngorongoro crater and south of Serengeti which covers an area of 7000 sq. km and it’s home to Lake Ndutu and Lake Masek which are a great source of water for wildlife during the dry season
Which is the best lodge to stay in during the wildebeest migration safari?
Lake Ndutu Luxury Tented Lodge would be your top pick during the wildebeest migration; Lake Ndutu Luxury Tented Lodge is built to blend into the natural environment dominated by acacia trees with a clear view of Lake Ndutu. All-natural vegetation is preserved and the wildlife has a natural undisturbed stroll to the site. This is an eco-friendly lodge with solar power as the source of electricity, supported by two standby generators and invertors.
The Lodge is some 5 kilometers (15 minutes’ drive) from Ndutu airstrip, and about 300 Kilometres or 5 hours’ drive / 1 hour by flight from Arusha town. Lake Ndutu Luxury Tented Lodge is conveniently situated close to the prime game viewing areas of Seronera in Central Serengeti about 80kms to the northwest and the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater 90kms to the east.
