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TitleThe Great Wildebeest Migration |
Pages69 |
PriceFree |
About this guide
This guide provides all the information needed to plan a great migration trip, no matter what time of the year it is. It explains what each season brings for the wildebeest and where you can expect to see them. The guide sheds light on why the wildebeest in this region follow the migratory route and what impact humans are having on their environment.
In this guide:
- Route maps highlighting migratory routes
- Season by season guide to the great migration
- How to book the right safari for your needs
- Travel planning including climate, what to pack and safari FAQs
- How to extend your trip to Tanzania and Kenya after your safari
Our Great Wildebeest Migration guide is designed to help you easily decide where you should go to maximise your chances of seeing the migration. Too much information can sometimes be overwhelming, so we’ll give you a general overview and help you take the first steps towards your dream safari.
 Authors |
Anthony Ham, Björn Persson, Julie Olum and Dr Joseph Ogutu |
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 Editors |
Karam Filfilan |
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 Published |
2017 |
 Updated |
2019 |
 No. of Pages |
69 |
The Great Wildebeest Migration
Exploring Africa’s biggest wildlife phenomenon
Horizon Guides’ Great Wildebeest Migration is your one-stop-guide for advice on what to see, when to go and how to book a great migration safari.
Think of Kenya and you might think of a 4x4 safari vehicle chasing a big cat on the prowl for its next catch or a herd of elephants peacefully grazing. But for a relatively small country, the variety in Kenya’s natural landscapes, cultural heritage (there are over 40 tribes and spoken languages in the country) and cities is impressive — so much so that many visitors return time and again.
You can race camels in the desert, hike snow-capped mountains, watch migrating humpback whales and have a drink on a rooftop overlooking Africa’s Silicon Valley, all in one week if you have time.
That’s not to say that the safari experience is overrated. There are new lodges and hotels to experience, a growing conservation culture and most importantly, people who are proud of their land and all its gifts. But look a little deeper, and Kenya will offer you an experience beyond your expectations.
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Nairobi (1 days) → Masai Mara National Park (4) → Serengeti (4) → Karatu (2) → Arusha (1) → Dar es Salaam (1)
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