Great Migration 2020 -The wildebeests now enters Masai Mara

The migration of wildebeests has started in the Masai Mara game reserve, and now, the stage is set for one of the world’s most fascinating wildlife spectacle. The first herds crossed the common border of Kenya/Tanzania from Northern Serengeti into Masai Mara, about 5 days ago. The wildebeests came through their traditional route west of Kuka hills t They crossed the sand river which runs almost along the border, onto the Mara around Roan hill. Here, the first small group  crossed the sand river on the  first day. There heading of the herds into Masai Mara is two-pronged. The first wildebeests that crossed last week came directly from central Serengeti, while the mega herds is arrived from the west, four days after the first herds crossed the Sand River. 

Over the past couple of days the migration progression has been quite fast, with wildebeest covering quite some distance per day. They are expected to cross the river from the east to the west (Mara Triangle) of Masai Mara, going by the pace by which they have been moving across the plains over the past few days since they arrived in the Mara. Looking across into northern Serengeti, one can see big herds concentrated on plains south of the South Mara Bridge. These have started crossing the main Mara River from kogatende into Lamai Wedge and onward into  South Mara Triangle 

The Mara predators, which have been starving over the lean period that was the past few months, are now waking upto a season of plenty. The prides of lion in the areas where the wildebeest have been through, especially the Black Rock pride, have already gorged themselves. The stage is now set for hunting activities in the Mara, as the predators seize the opportunity. More updates to follow on the progress of this natural phenomenon.

Now with international flights in and out of Kenya are set to resume from 1st August, the Mara and is waiting for the early birds who are ready to "catch the worm". The Kenya government recently launched a health and safety protocol for all the players in the tourism industry who are handling visitors. All the lodges and camps are only opening once they have met the set protocols. The ministry of health has also setup a COVID-19 testing centre in Masai Mara where all the staff going to work in tourists establishment  have been undergoing tests. If you are a regular Mara visitor, you will find a totally new place, just like everywhere else. And this is all for your safety, and ours too. Come and enjoy the Mara while we keep you safe.