What are you looking for?

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)

Herds slowly moving north from the south east Mara Reserve

HerdTracker update 16 Aug 2015 by Governors’ Camp

Hi Carel,

Yesterday morning there were large numbers and long files of wildebeest and some zebra moving down from the conservancies in the north east of the reserve, much of the grassland plains are getting short and dry.

Some of the wildebeest herds are in large numbers and could easily be mixed in with the resident population and those that crossed the Sand River earlier in July and moved north east via the Talek. Scattered herds of wildebeest within the Rongai, Maji Ya Fisi and Hammerkop areas and Burrangat Plains within the Trans Mara. 

Common Zebra, and now as I send this email, many of the wildebeest that came down last night are now also in large numbers spread out across most plains of the Musiara and Bila Shaka areas. Grass levels in most areas are slowly drying out.

Thanks,
Patrick
 

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

Netflix Safari Shows That Will Make You Feel Like You’re in Africa

Are you unable to take a trip to Africa right now, but...

27 Nov 2024

Botswana Okavango Delta

New Luxury Tented Camp in Botswana’s Okavango Delta

One of the most wildlife-rich regions of the Okavango Delta in Botswana...

28 Jan 2025

Discover the Magic of Togetherness: Why a Multigenerational Safari is a Must

Multigenerational holidays offer kids, parents, and grandparents a great way to reconnect...

10 Feb 2025


What Our Guests Have to Say?

Read recent reviews from travellers who have planned and booked their trips with us
An outstanding safari trip made seamless

Safari at Jock Safari Lodge and Arathusa Safari Lodge Review

Glenda & Kenneth, Australia
25 Apr 2025
Thoughtful, comprehensive and reliable agent that designed the perfect holiday.

10 Day Cape Town and Bush Safari Review

Daisy, Australia
17 Jan 2025
A dream come true

Botswana in December Review

Barna Járdány, Hungary
10 Jan 2025
I've already recommended Discover Africa to others, and would definitely use them...

7 Day Botswana Safari Review

William, United Kingdom
21 Nov 2024
Megan, at Discover Africa, was truly attentive to creating a perfect, personalized...

Highlights of Southern Africa Safari Review

Donna, United States
01 Oct 2024
Susan of Discover Africa has been a one-of-kind caring and knowledgeable tour...

9 Day Kenya Safari Review

Zhenchao, United States
09 Sep 2024
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