The wildebeest
have made another dramatic comeback. Over the past week, the concentration in
the south of the reserve swelled to an enormous number. these were the herds
believed to have remained in Northern Serengeti when the first group came into
the Mara last month. when the first group arrived, they headed due north from
Sand River, crossed the Talek River then continued into the conservancies of
Olare-Orok, Naboisho and Mara North where they settled before coming back into
the reserve last week. They headed towards Rhino ridge, Musiara marsh, then
Paradise plains and finally crossing the Mara River west onto the Mara Triangle.
there have been massive crossings over the last few days with many animals
crossing at different places. As usual, the predation on the crossing animals
was witnessed
There is a
higher concentration on the central and Meta
plains. The westward bound herds have spread out on the central plains again
and crossing the Mara
River near look out hill.
For the past three days, we have witnessed many animals crossing around here.
three days ago, they crossed for almost 3 hours non-stop. The animals are
crossing over into the Mara triangle then spreading out around
Oldoinyo-Olkineji and others heading towards Turner's hill and Milima Tatu.
while the
concentration of these animals are the major attraction, we have been
witnessing many hunts by the Mara predators, mainly lion, Leopard, Hyaena and
Cheetah.
I will keep you
posted.
The herds spreads out to graze after crossing at paradise point on the Mara river
The herds heads away from the river after crossing at Look-out hill
A map of the Mara showing details of the ''show''
3 comments:
We have been thinking of coming back to the Mara in 2017, but are concerned about all the vehicles we hear about all surrounding animals at the same time. How bad is it really?
Asante for the update Paul.
Sorry I missed you in Tanzania.
Asante for the update Paul.
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