10 reasons why you should see the great wildebeest migration river crossings in 2024

Undoubtedly one of nature’s spectacles, the great wildebeest migration is a bucket-list experience for travellers looking for an authentic African safari experience.

Every year, between the months of August and October, thousands of wildebeest and other migratory animals such as Tho
mson’s gazelle and zebra will cross the Nile crocodile-infested Mara River waters in an attempt to reach the lush, green grass plains of the Masai Mara National Reserve.

It’s the ultimate life-and-death spectacle and one that leaves travellers with unforgettable memories. If you’re planning a Kenya safari, here are 10 reasons why you should see the great wildebeest migration river crossings in 2024.

What are you waiting for to tick the Great Migration off your bucket-list? #greatmigration #marariver #maracrossing #masaimara #kenya #tanzania #serengeti #wildebeest #wildebeestmigration #wildlife #wildlifephotography #visitafrica #travelgram #wildlifephotography #ashworthafrica

A photo posted by Ashworth Africa (@ashworthafricasafaris) on Oct 23, 2016 at 9:37am PDT

Postcards from Kenya – The Great Migration – 6 !

A photo posted by uthamakumar vasantharao (@uthamz) on Oct 9, 2016 at 7:19pm PDT

The crossing #maasaimara #wildebeest #thompsonsafari #safari #wildlifephotography #wildebeestmigration #nationalgeographic #nature #africa #kenya #natgeo

A photo posted by Steff (@steffkorsage) on Oct 6, 2016 at 5:18am PDT

The chaos #rivercrossing #greatmigration #migration #animals #animalplanet #animalcrossing #wildebeest #wildebeestmigration #stampede #wildebeestcrossing #masaimara #masaimaranationalpark #kenyawildlife #africawildlife #safari #wildlife #wildlifephotography #natgeo #natgeowild #naturephotography #jessopsmoment #wildlife_vision #oryxphotography

A photo posted by Wymin Ng (@wyminng) on Nov 13, 2016 at 3:53am PST

This fella was loitering around the water while deliberating if he should cross the river. He did not see the crocodile initially but when he did, I think it startled the crocodile more than it did him. So funny!! And I thought I would get to witness my first crocodile kill, something I didn’t get to see this trip #masaimara #masaimaranationalpark #kenya #africa #wildlife #wildlifephotography #safari #natgeo #natgeowild #naturephotography #picoftheday #animalofinstagram #wildebeest #wildebeestmigration #crocodile #crocodileandwildebeest #wildlife_vision #oryxphotography #canon1dxmarkii

A photo posted by Wymin Ng (@wyminng) on Nov 8, 2016 at 1:06am PST

This #wildlife magic! Seeing this live, on Your #Safari will be an #experience you will always cherish. Let’s get you to #Serengeti #Tanzania or #MasaiMara #Kenya on a #LuxurySafari. This #Wildebeest crossing captured beautifully by two time #JourneyToAfrica client Kelly H. @kelly4strength. Asante! #AGnuExperience

A video posted by Mefi | Journey To Africa (@journeytoafricasafari) on Oct 26, 2016 at 7:57am PDT

What are you waiting for to tick the Great Migration off your bucket-list? #greatmigration #marariver #maracrossing #masaimara #kenya #tanzania #serengeti #wildebeest #wildebeestmigration #wildlife #wildlifephotography #visitafrica #travelgram #wildlifephotography #ashworthafrica

A photo posted by Ashworth Africa (@ashworthafricasafaris) on Oct 23, 2016 at 9:37am PDT

Postcards from Kenya – The Great Migration – 11 !

A photo posted by uthamakumar vasantharao (@uthamz) on Oct 15, 2016 at 3:20am PDT

Postcards from Kenya – The Great Migration – 10 !

A photo posted by uthamakumar vasantharao (@uthamz) on Oct 13, 2016 at 8:42pm PDT

Postcards from Kenya – The Great Migration – 9 !

A photo posted by uthamakumar vasantharao (@uthamz) on Oct 12, 2016 at 8:51pm PDT