Mawe Lodges |
09 Mar 2024
A wildebeest herd was spotted near Gol Kopjes in the Serengeti National Park. Wildebeest play a vital role in the ecosystem, as their grazing helps prevent overgrowth of the vegetation. As the wildebeest continue moving on their route, their waste fertilizes the soil and replenishes the vegetation for other wildebeest and animals.
This stunning video was taken by Mawe Lodges on the 9th of March 2024.
Read MoreNearest lodge: Namiri Plains Camp
Kijani African Safaris |
09 Mar 2024
This herd was spotted moving near Ndutu in Serengeti National Park. The great migration usually comes to the Ndutu area around late December and can stay here until April! They come to this region to give birth to their calves, as the grass in Ndutu is rich in nutrients for these growing wildebeest. The short grass in this region also allows adult wildebeest to spot predators easily.
Kijani African Safaris took this stunning video on the 9th of March 2024
Read MoreNearest lodge: Ndutu Safari Lodge
Kijani African Safaris |
09 Mar 2024
This wildebeest calf and its mother were spotted near Ndutu. Most wildebeest calves will have to suckle on their mother for around four months, but they can also start eating grass in around 10 days. The calf usually stays around its mother until the next year’s newborn arrives. It is important for wildebeest calves to quickly build up their strength soon after birth so they can easily slot into the larger herd.
Kijani African Safaris took this beautiful picture on the 9th of March 2024.
Read MoreNearest lodge: Ndutu Safari Lodge
Manja Kema |
24 Feb 2024
See how a lion sniffs out a wildebeest who is hiding in the bushes. He manages to almost immediately catch the wildebeest and keep it there for his brother lion as they enjoy an easy meal. This is just one of many predators wildebeest have to watch out for if they become isolated from the larger herd. This kill was spotted in the Maswa Game Reserve.
This spectacular video was taken by Manja Kema on 24 February 2024.
Read MoreNearest lodge: Serian’s Serengeti Mobile Kusini
Glenn Ringer |
22 Feb 2024
A huge herd was spotted near the northwest area of the Maswa Game Reserve. These wide-open plains offer a perfect grazing spot for the wildebeest and their calves before they continue on their migration route. During January and February, more than 1.5 million wildebeest cross into the Maswa Game Reserve, which is situated to the south of the Serengeti and the west of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
This stunning video was taken by Glenn Ringer on the 22nd of February 2024.
Read MoreNearest lodge: Mwiba Lodge
Manja Kema |
21 Feb 2024
A calf took its first steps in the Maswa Game Reserve. Wildebeest calves need only a few minutes to find their feet and begin to walk almost immediately after birth. These calves must quickly learn to run to keep up with the larger herd as they continue their journey on the migration route.
This heartwarming video was taken by Manja Kema on the 21st of February 2024.
Read MoreNearest lodge: Mwiba Lodge
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