Magical, incredible and indescribable it is; Wildebeest Migration in Kenya. Wondering what wildebeest migration is? When it takes place? Where it takes place? Who are the participants? Why it takes place? How it happens?  And why you should be part of hundreds of tourists who make it to Kenya each year to witness the action? Just read through this piece and get the answers you need. Firstly, wildebeests belong to the Bovidae family which includes, the antelopes, goats, cattle, toad horned ungulates, and sheep. They are divided into two species; the Northern and southern species which can be easily distinguished through their blue and black colors respectfully, with both species found in East Africa and often move from one place to another in search for fresh pasture and water, thus the name the “Wildebeest Migration” or the “the annual wilderness world cup” because it is a season of a do or die for the mammals in the wild.

Interestingly, the predators are the happiest creatures in the wild during the season when the wildebeest give birth and migrate. Reports suggest that the predators take delight in feasting on the newly born since they are very weak and vulnerable to the enemies, and within five to ten minutes of Birth, a newly born can stand on their feet and run faster than the lionesses. The annual wildebeest migration is an extraordinary natural wonder in the world which involves the annual movement of millions of wildebeest, escorted by huge numbers of zebras, Thompson’s gazelle, impalas, elands, and the grant’s gazelles through the Serengeti -Masai Mara ecosystem in search for fresh grass and pasture.