Tanzania is one of
the best places in the world to see nature and wildlife as it has been for
thousands of years. The 947,303 square kilometer country holds some of the most
famous national parks and nature reserves in the world with diverse landscapes
and dense population of wildlife like the Serengeti and Ngorongoro crater.
One of the most
famous nature phenomenon Tanzania is known for is “The Great Migration,” a huge
annual movement of approximately 1.5 million wildebeest, accompanied by several
hundreds of thousands of zebras and other antelopes, the largest overland migration
in the world with a total of around 2 million animals.
The herds migrate
in search of fresh grass on a regular path that occurs in a cycle between
Tanzania and Kenya, most of it in Tanzania from October to August and the rest
in Kenya. From 2016 to 2017 I’ve had the privilege to travel in Tanzania 4
times and witness 3 climax events of this epic migration cycle and natural
wonder.
April is one of the
most beautiful months to see Tanzania, in the peak of the rainy season that
makes everything come to life – the sky is filled with unbelievable clouds,
local short rain storms, the reserves are bursting with new green vegetation
and many areas are also exploding with blossoms.
During this time,
the herds of the great migration are mostly found around the area of central
Serengeti. It is the classic view of the great migration, with huge numbers of
wildebeest roaming around the endless plains. As always, the presence of the
herds makes many predators in the area become active. If
you have patience and some luck, you can see the big cats in extraordinary
scenes.