Watch the Great Migration

The great migration is the annual movement of two million wildebeest, zebras and other antelopes that spans across Tanzania and Kenya. This phenomenal safari is for avid-travellers, nature and wildlife lovers, and for those who need the best of African Safari. This epic journey circles almost 3000 kilometres and is virtually endless. The Migrating herd moves rhythmically in a clockwise direction from Tanzania to Kenya.

What is the thing that triggers the migrating herds to get the energy to begin a 3000-kilometre distance?

Wildebeests are motivated by the chemistry of the grass. The herds are attracted to higher levels of phosphorus and nitrogen, which changes in response to the rains. So perhaps the wildebeest are merely following their taste.

The Greatest Threats

Thousands of wildebeests, zebras and other antelopes fall prey to predators like lions, cheetahs and hyenas each year, while others perish from broken bones and drowning. Some get separated from the herd and miss the track and some die from hunger. One of the most heart-breaking moments come when the herd must swim across the Mara River, shortly after passing from Tanzania into Kenya. The hungry crocodiles are waiting to feast the fresh food.

Standing at a height of 5895 meters (19340 ft), Kilimanjaro is the highest Mountain in Africa. The trek doesn’t involve a technical one. One just needs to be fit with strong will power to summit the peak. The climb may seem difficult. Once you summit the peak and experience the 360° view of the vast savannah, it will be the most amazing moment of your life.

There are 7 official routes to climb the peak. Each route holds a special attraction:

• Marangu Route- fairly easier, accommodation in huts
• Rongai Route- Easiest route, high success rate
• Machame Route- Most popular, most scenic and charming
• Lemosho Route- More scenic, more expensive
• Shira Route- Equivalent to Machame Route
• Umbwe Route- very steep
• Northern Route- New route. Longer, easier