The migration has finally entered the Mara. Big herd came into the sand river area between Koga and Naima Lumbwa hills over the last 3 days where they advance has been slowed down by the amount of grass in the way. We have been watching them on the plains across the Sand River, but the first herds crossed into Masai Mara yesterday. This morning there is also huge gathering of wildebeest that appears ready to cross the sand river again. Looking onto the Serengeti from the sand river, one can see big herds of zebra and wildebeests heading north though reluctantly. This is due to the amount of grass in their way. The will for sure slow the migration movement north. Though this is still in its’ initial stages, every indication shows that the stage is now set in Masai Mara for the world’s most fascinating wildlife spectacle. We anticipate that as the concentration builds up they will push up north to cross into the Mara.
From my observation during my Serengeti visit two weeks ago, the migrating herds have taken two wings one wing heading north from Grumeti area. This is herds is now at Kogatende area and started crossing into Lamai few days ago. Although this are small herds. The main herds are still behind. The eastern wing is the one now moving into the Mara across sand river.
The Masai Mara resident population of wildebeest and zebras have also moved west to cross the Mara onto the Mara triangle. They came in about a week ago. Big herd of zebras and a handful wildebeest are now close to Musiara area in the north and many more have gone past rhino ridge heading to the Mara River. Many zebras crossed yesterday towards Serena lodge. The Masai Mara visitors can enjoy the sight of the herds again.
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