Masai Mara and Serengeti Wildebeest Migration Update- October 2021
Our short report on how the wildebeest migration pattern between Serengeti and Masai Mara was like from May to September 2021[/vc_column_text] The migration of almost 2 million wildebeests, Zebras and Topis between the Serengeti and Masai Mara Eco system is without doubt the world’s most spectacular wildebeest spectacle. The highlights of this never-ending wildebeest journey are the annual calving season in the short grass plains of southern Serengeti between February and March and the mass movements and River crossings between Serengeti and Masai Mara from July to October. This year, the wildebeest...
Lolparpit the Lion; A Legend of Masai Mara
"Death was afraid of him because he had the heart of a Lion". These were the words that came to mind when I finally learnt of the death of Lorparpit, (Olorparpit), one of the two dominant males leading the Enkoyanai Pride in Masai Mara National Reserve. Photos of Lolparpit seemingly overwhelmed by life and on his death bed emerged around 13th September 2020. When one of our guides shared the photos, i thought it would be a matter of days before the sun finally set on the King. He was old, injured,...
How to plan and book the best Kenya & Tanzania combined wildlife safari
That Kenya and Tanzania are the top safari destinations that come to mind when many wildlife and adventure safari enthusiasts think of Africa is not much debatable. This is because these two East African countries which border each other offer the most authentic African wildlife safari experiences that give you a rare chance to experience Africa’s untamed wildlife from the front row seat. The next thing that comes to mind is deciding if to book a safari to Kenya only, to Tanzania only or a safari which combines both. There are...
Which park is Best between Serengeti and Masai Mara?
SERENGETI OR MASAI MARA, WHICH IS BEST TO VISIT FOR SAFARI? For many ardent wildlife safari lovers looking for an authentic African wildlife safari experience, the first destinations that come to mind are Kenya and Tanzania which are home to the leading national parks of Masai Mara and the Serengeti. For those planning to visit East Africa for the first time, the second question that comes to mind is which one to visit first between these two world renowned parks. As destination experts who have traversed these two iconic wildlife reserves several...
A Guide to the Serengeti – Masai Mara Wildebeest Migration
The Wildebeest Migration This is one activity which is on top of every wildlife safari lover’s bucket list. Yet still, there are other thousands of travelers around the world who have experienced it once, twice or more but still can’t wait to be back to either Serengeti or Masai Mara to catch one more glimpse of the greatest wildlife spectacle on earth. A wildebeest’s journey begins at birth and only ends at death. Unknown to many, the annual wildebeest migration that involves over 1.5 million wildebeests accompanied by Zebras and other antelopes...