June 2018 - Wildebeest migration updates

Sheena Bhandari spotted migratory herds towards the western corridor of the Serengeti National Park.

A large group of the wildebeest migration was captured one kilometre before the Nyasiroli, Grumeti bridge to the border of the Grumeti Reserve. 

Credit: Safari guide Karim Saadun 

The wildebeest migration was spotted grazing along the Grumeti River in the Western Serengeti. However, a large number of herds have started crossing the Grumeti River along the Nyasirori Bridge heading into the Nyasirori Plains. 

Every year, the herds visit this area in search of green grass and water along the Grumeti River. This is where the herds prepare for mating on their way to the northern Serengeti. 

There are huge numbers of up to 100,000 wildebeest coming into the Grumeti concession. 

Credit: Head guide, Mark Nicholson

Camp Manager André Velders spotted a big herd just one kilometres in front of the lodge around 1pm this afternoon. 

Safari guide Raymond witnessed the spectacular wildebeest migration at Nyasirori in the Western Serengeti. 

It is safe to say that the great migration has arrived in the Singita Grumeti, with thousands pouring in each day.

A huge number of wildebeest was captured in the Grumeti Game Reserve, near the Sabora Lodge. 

Credit: Head guide, Mark Nicholson

The herds were captured moving through the western Serengeti in search of water and green grass in the Grumeti Plains.

The first arrival of the wildebeest herds have been sighted at the Kirawira in the western Serengeti on their annual move to the north. However, some herds have taken the Togoro Plains towards the Lobo area route. 

David spotted a large herds of the wildebeest concentrating in the Kirawira area during his morning game drive. 

The herds have arrived in the Mbalageti area!

Camp Manager André Velders witnessed the wildebeest migration in their thousands around the Mbalageti Safari Camp, western corridor.

The front end of the migration should reach the Mbalageti River by June. The tail end could still be at Lake Magadi or on the southern side of the Nyamuma and Simiti Hills. However, June marks the end of the rainy season. 

Safari guide, Noel Akyoo captured the herds in the Mbalageti area, Western Serengeti during his afternoon game drive. 

Safari guide Raphael Rotiken spotted the Loita migration in the Loita plains at Naboisho Conservancy.

Camp Manager Diana Shambi witnessed the herds right in front of the camp this morning. 

The migration is scattered throughout the central Serengeti. There are some herds moving towards the Western area and a few are scattered towards the direction of the Namiri Plains.

Credit: General Manager, Simon Kisingi

Safari guide, Ian Kiwelu spotted a big herd of the wildebeest crossing the Seronera River, around the Nyuma ya Nyumba area. 

Beena Gossain witnessed the very first group of the migrants arriving in the Soroi area this morning as they were leaving the Serengeti Soroi. 

Serengeti Balloon Safaris pilot Abeid Soka spotted the mega-herds of wildebeest in the Seronera area. 

The migration is spread out across the Seronera area in the Central Serengeti.

The Lemala Ewanjan Tented Camp is surrounded by hundreds of wildebeest together with a dozen zebra just a few metres in front of the camp. 

Credit: Camp Manager, Ebenezer

The herds are divided into two parts! A large number is heading towards the Western Corridor of the Serengeti and a small number is still roaming in the Central area. 

The wildebeest migration was captured accompanied by a large number of zebra in the central Seronera.

Credit: Marketing Manager, Beena Gossain

Marketing Manager Beena Gossain spotted a group of migratory herds in the Naabi Hill and the Gol Kopjes areas. 

Live migration update from safari guide Ian Kiwelu!

Safari guide Ian Kiwelu witnessed the great migration in the Moru Kopjes area, South Central of the Serengeti. 

He reported, the herds are heading in the Western Corridor.

A view of thousands of wildebeest bordering the Namiri Plains Camp. Meanwhile, lots of wildebeest are moving further towards the Namiri Plains. 

Credit: Ranger, Leverd Enock

The migratory herds are still in the move towards the central Serengeti.

A large herd of the wildebeest was captured down the Olbaye Plains on the southern part of Moru Kopjes.