The main attraction of a photo safari in Tanzania in August is witnessing the Great Migration and particularly a crossing of the Mara river.
Huge herds of wildebeest and zebra gather along the banks of the river looking for a good spot to cross and feed on the other side where the grass is greener.
They follow their instincts and go north to Kenya and the Masai Mara. Wildebeest can "smell" the rain and will go where the rains provide for new soft and sweet green grasses.
their side stripes look like "fake" manes
The crossings are spectacular to watch. We had been waiting for several hours as we watched the herds gather from all directions. More and more wildebeest were joining the others in large treks.
Panorama of the Mara river with wildebeest gathering on one side just before the crossing
Suddenly the first animal entered the water. Once a courageous beast starts to cross the river, the others will follow with loud "moohs", first in a very orderly fashion, then more chaotic as more and more animals try to join.
riding sidesaddle ? someone tries to hitch a ride into the water...
We made it!
We watched several crossings and were glad to see that all animals made it over apparently with no broken limbs or crocodiles waiting in the water.
They were busy elsewhere.
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