ZAR
USD
EUR
GBP
CAD
AUD
CHF
ZAR
USD
EUR
GBP
CAD
AUD
CHF

What are you looking for?

ZAR
USD
EUR
GBP
CAD
AUD
CHF
ZAR
USD
EUR
GBP
CAD
AUD
CHF
Hello traveller!

It's in Cape Town now.

We're sorry. Our safari planners aren't available now. Our office hours are 08:00 - 19:00 (GMT+2).

Call us to speak to an experienced safari planner.


Alternatively, we recommend...

travel-form-icon

Complete our travel enquiry form to connect with a safari planner

ENQUIRE TODAY
Email us
(optional)

Dramatic crossing at the Mara River’s cul de sac crossing point

HerdTracker update 18 Sep 2015 by Governors’ Camp

Hi Carel,

This morning there were two crossings at the cul de sac all going south west, the first crossing was at 08:00 a.m. with an estimated 10,000 animals crossing and the second crossing was at 10:30 a.m. with an estimated 100,000 animals crossing.

Guides are saying that the last crossing at 10:30 a.m. was the largest seen at any one time in many years. A few were taken by crocodile and many succumbed to being trodden and died whilst try to cross and clamber up the rocks on the west bank of the Mara River.

It was a very dusty atmosphere particularly when large numbers of ungulates congregate such as this morning. Later on, there were still many wildebeest and zebra massing towards the mara river in long lines.

Photos courtesy of Mark Levy.

Thanks,
Patrick

Planning to go to Africa? Choose the Best African Safari Company, we will book and plan your African Safari online.

Monthly Herdtracker Migration Safaris

Join our HerdTracker guides on a scheduled HerdTracker Migration Safari. Stay at the right place, at the right time as our expert HerdTracker guides gets you close to nature's greatest spectable.

Interesting Reads

Tanzania Tanzania

10 reasons why you should explore the Ngorongoro Crater

The Ngorongoro Crater is the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera, and also...

30 January 2024

South Africa South Africa

Travel Tips: 12 hours in Port Elizabeth

Whether you’re coming from the stunning Garden Route, or heading for the...

30 January 2024

Tanzania Tanzania

The Wonders of Arusha National Park

There’s nowhere else on earth that the transition between a pristine mountainous...

30 January 2024


Why travel with us?

Recent reviews from travellers who planned and booked their Africa trips with Discover Africa Safaris
Amazing Trip

Kruger, Mozambique & Cape Town Safari Review

Renee, United States
26 Jan 2024
WOW Trip of a Lifetime
Outstanding, Knowledgeable, trustworthy, friendly and very customer responsive service!

Botswana Safari Review

Alana, United Kingdom
23 Apr 2022
Megan found us the perfect honeymoon safari experience.

Honeymoon on a South African Safari Review

Thomas Mitchell, United States
07 Feb 2020
Made the trip of a lifetime so much more!

Sabi Sands Adventure Review

Alex, United States
04 Mar 2019
Superb organization, couldn't ask for any better!

Holiday in Africa Review

Justin Vanning, United States
01 Jan 2013
Ready to plan a tailor-made safari in the Serengeti?

Enquire now and a Travel Expert will get back to you within 24 hours.

START PLANNING
Copyright © Discover Africa Safaris | Dramatic crossing at the Mara River’s cul de sac crossing point | Last Updated: 20 June 2022