Ranger Safaris Tanzania

This herd was spotted crossing the Mara river at crossing no 7. Crossing no 7 is dangerous crocodile territory for this herd as one unlucky wildebeest was taken by huge crocodiles! Crocodiles are usually present at crossing no 7 as hippos do not generally venture there.

This incredible video was taken by Elia of Ranger Safaris Tanzania on the 13th of September 2023.

Nearest lodge: Sayari

This megaherd was spotted crossing the Mara river between crossing no 7 and 8. Nearly 100 000 wildebeest crossed the Mara river during this astonishing sighting! Recent heavy rains raised the water level of the river making it more difficult for the megaherd to cross.

This spectacular video was taken by Mkenda of Ranger Safaris Tanzania on the 12th of September 2023.

Nearest lodge: Sayari

This massive herd was spotted crossing the Mara river at crossing no 4. More fantastic footage of the crossings at no 4! This is one of the busiest crossing points every year during the Great Migration with countless wildebeest making a desperate leap into the river as seen in this video.

This great video was taken by Ranger Safaris guide Mkenda on the 24th of July 2023.

The wildebeest herds have returned to the Ndutu area from Southern Serengeti, and are currently grazing around the southern plains and the Lake Ndutu area in Ngorongoro Ndutu, bordering the Serengeti National Park. Our expert guides have observed many young calves, indicating the start of the calving season. This is a particularly exciting time as visitors have the opportunity to witness the birth of thousands of wildebeest.

The wildebeest herds are currently spread around the Southern Serengeti (Kusini, Maswa Game Reserves ) and towards Moru Kopjes.

On the 3rd of Ferbuary 2023 they were seen spanning from Ndutu ( ncaa ) to the Southern Serengeti Plains and across Nabi and all the way from Moru area in SNP to Gol Kopjes.

Contributed by: Guide Mdeka from Ranger Safaris

From December to February it is Calving Season for the Widebeest and the herds would be found in the Southern region of the Serengeti. Here vulnerable calves are hunted by predators and only the fittest will survive. In late February the wildebeest herds will continue on their journey North where they will be facing new challenges. 

Nearest lodge: Subeti Tented Camp

Last week a Wildebeest herd was seen crossing the Mara River at crossing number 7 and 8. 

“Awesome, thrilling for me and my guests! “ was guide Mkenda’s comment, who took the video.

Nearest lodge: Sayari