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Wildebeest Migration
Update! As the end of the dry season nears the weather has been getting warmer, the landscape more yellowed and animals have started to concentrate around the remaining waterholes. Long spirals of dust rising above the plains are a common sight. Opportunities to see the big cats in action are increasing. They wait patiently by the water's edge until their prey, exhausted by thirst, make that one mistake that will guarantee the predators another day of life until the large wildebeest herds return. The gazelles are in big groups at Moru Kopjes as are other antelopes. Due to the heavy "El Nino" rains experienced earlier in the year the typical migration pattern was disrupted. Large herds of wildebeest and zebra remained much later than usual at Kirawira in the Serengeti's Western Corridor. This benefited the giant crocodiles of the Grumeti. In Tarangire there are still plenty of waterholes. The Silale Swamp is deep green in color; uncommon at this time of the year. Numerous herds of elephant are spread through the park, relieving pressure on damaged vegetation from previous dry years. The lion family living close to the airstrip do not have to travel far to relieve their thirst as they have learned that the water at the house of Tarangire Safari Lodge's manager is always cool, clean and permanently available. Another day in Africa... Back to The Wildebeest Migration Made Simple Links to other pages: ULTIMATE AFRICA
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