Everything you should know about the great migration in Africa
With 1.3 million wildebeest, two hundred thousand zebras, and up to five hundred thousand gazelles, the ‘great’ of the Great Migration is an understatement. It is an 800 km-long journey that covers two countries and is carried out by some of the largest terrestrial animal herds on the planet. Today, we are going to tell you everything you need to know about the Great Migration . Let us take a brisk walk through the annual migration cycle- This extraordinary migration takes place in what is called the Serengeti ecosystem, which spans across Tanzania and Kenya. The animals move in a northeastern direction from Serengeti National Park in Tanzania to Masai Mara National Park in Kenya. Here is a look at the timeline of the migration. December to March - This is the time of heavy rains in Tanzania and the showers are at their heaviest in the beginning of the year. The Serengeti is filled with female wildebeests who are getting ready to give birth after a feast of nutritious grass. The bi