Wildebeest migration: tourists prepare for the spectacle of their lives

The Masai Mara National Reserve came to life on the occasion of the annual migration season wildebeest.

Most of the World Reserve's hotels are fully learned on Wednesday that reservations were denied, the business boom expected to last for the next two months

Wildebeest Crossed the Sand River Point Gate Tuesday night after delays of more than two weeks north of Serengeti in Tanzania

This means that the annual Maasai Mara tourist season has begun. "The news of the migration will certainly raise a curiosity that will see the number of tourists in the region increase," said tour operator Nawaza Tuneja, who was guiding a group of Europeans on the reserve.

The annual wildebeest migration from Serengeti to Tanzania to Maasai Mara is one of the greatest natural spectacles and the eighth wonder of the world.

It is the largest migration in the world, involving more than two million animals looking for greener pastures in Kenya. It usually starts in July and ends in October

Migration illuminates tourism in the reserve with the breath and sniffing of animals that emigrate by launching the annual show.

Also known as gnu, the sty, oxlike An African antelope with mane and hanging beard, a long bushy tail and curved horns are usually accompanied by zebras, which break over the tributary of the River Gate in the Mara.

million. Daniel ole Eoit, guide and driver at the Sarova Mara camp, said the migration takes place on 200,000 square miles of open forests, hills and plains that form the desert across the two reserves.

"The annual cycle begins in the south of Serengeti, where half a million calves are born between January and March, but when the rains end in May or June, the soil dries quickly and the grazers have to leave. heading to their dry season refuge in the Mara, "said Mr. Let.

Migratory wildebeest would head north to the Talek River, where they graze and mate each year on their endless journey Pursuing greener pastures.

Migration also brings lions, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas and other carnivores that attack wildebeests, with wildlife lovers waiting for dramatic scenes Hoteliers have described bookings for this year's event as "extraordinary", the handshake between President Uhuru Kenyatta and the opposition leader Raila Odinga being attributed to the high number of tourists

. Sarova Mara's husband, Duncan Mwangi, and his counterpart at Keekorok Lodge, James Pere, said the pavilions and camps were receiving abundant reservations, especially from international visitors and the international community. It is expected that the numbers will increase throughout the month.

"We have an almost total capacity in terms of commercial activity during the months of June, July and August and so far, we have not witnessed any cancellations or d & # s; 39, other challenges, "said Mwangi. October, wildebeest move between the west and east sides of the river, crossing it almost every day

Nature defenders say that wildebeest can stay longer than other seasons because the Mara is now full of Grass and fodder. However, the survival of wild animals on the reserve is threatened by the narrowing of the rivers: "We are optimistic that the evictions in the Mau will ensure the survival of the Mara River," said Nick ole Murero, coordinator of the ecosystem of Mara-Serengeti