Serengeti 29 th Nov 2010. The recent rains and fresh new grass have lured the migratory herds to the central Serengeti plains (Seronera) and Western Corridor.

The mega-herd is not concentrated in one area, but rather medium-sized herds are scattered throughout, and they are slowly heading south towards Ndutu.

Not only have our guests been up close and personal with the Great Migration, they have also had incredible sightings of the resident game.

Large prides of lion are being seen on a daily basis, and leopard and cheetah have also been seen regularly. Several guests were lucky enough to spot the Big Five on their short game drive.

From a lion kill just north of the Ndutu region, to many wildebeest and zebra sporting pregnant bellies, the sightings have been amazing. Watch this space for more updates!

Serengeti, 20 th Nov 2010.

The mega-herd has finally crossed the border and returned to the Serengeti, and our guests at Serengeti are right in the midst of all the excitement.

Last Friday, they witnessed an impressive crossing at Kogatende of approximately 5, 000 wildebeest. A pod of hippo was visibly irritated by the onslaught of sudden chaos, and one hippo started actually chasing the wildebeest off his turf.

Guests also watched on in amazement as another young wildebeest narrowly missed being taken down by a crocodile, then got swept downstream by a current, was bitten by the hippo, then managed to get himself stuck in a hole, successfully dodged yet another crocodile’s jaws, and eventually got away! Everyone was cheering him on as he reached the other side.

Up north in the Masai Mara, there are still some large herds at Mara Triangle and guests are still witnessing regular Mara River crossings. With the recent rains, they continue to move back and forth in search of optimum grazing.

Kindly contact: guides@mbangosafaris.com for comments or inquiry on the migration and other animal sightings in Serengeti.