Ranger Safaris Tanzania

HerdTracker updates from Ranger Safaris Tanzania

Ranger Safaris Tanzania |

13 Sep 2023

Crocodiles attack during a Mara river crossing!

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

Ranger Safaris Tanzania |

12 Sep 2023

Biggest megaherd of 2023 crosses the Mara river!

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

Ranger Safaris Tanzania |

24 Jul 2023

More Mara river action at crossing no 4!

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.

Ranger Safaris Tanzania |

27 Feb 2023

Young Calves Galore!

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.

Ranger Safaris Tanzania |

03 Feb 2023

Wildebeest herds spotted in the Southern Serengeti

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.