How a Wildebeest Migration Become the 7th Wonder of the World


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Home \| Family How a Wildebeest Migration Become the 7th Wonder of the World By: mwathe jacqueline, Posted on: 2007-04-18 The wildebeest is a social animal, seen in the Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya and the Serengeti Game Reserve in Tanzania Grazing with other herbivores like the zebra, gazelle, oryx, and others. The wildebeest stick together in tens of thousands often moving in the same direction as they constantly forage for pasture and water, creating a sensational picture that is beautiful to behold. Unlike the Big Five or the big cats wildebeests require a constant supply of water and would move in droves searching for these precious commondities. It's not uncommon though to see these animals grazing in smaller numbers where pasture and water is in abundance. The wildebeest grows to a massively built animal, weighing a maximum weight of 230 kiograms for the female and 300 kiograms for the male and reaching at a maximum height of 1.5 meters for both female and male. You will not fail to notice that the males usually take control of the herd as it grazes on the expansive Savanna grassland that is the Masai Mara and the Serengeti. The male usually grazes along the periphery of the herd giving the a false sense of security from their natural enemies, the lions. It's the migration of wildebeests that has caught the attention of the world that everybody craves to see this phenomenon in reality. This spectacular event happens at the Rhino Bridge, commonly known as Kiboko widebeest crossing site. The wildebeest cross the Mara river into the adjacent Olpunyaia Swamp on their way to the Serengeti Game Reserve and later back to the Olorukoti plains and the Musiara swamps. This phenomenal event happens in July and August when millions of these wildebeest cross the Mara river from the Serengeti Game reserve to the Masai Mara. Then it happens again in October. This time the migration of wildebeests takes them back south to the Serengeti Game Park. It is actually the reason why thousands of tourists are jetting into the country daily from all over the world. At any any one time during the migration of wildebeest, you might be forgiven if you actually thought that the number of wildebeests crosing the Mara River is the same as the number of tourists that visit this game reserve at these times. It was only recently declared the 7th Wonder of the World. This Reserve is a perfect example of Savanah grassland of the African plateau. It covers 1,500 square kilometers of grassland and shrubs and is home to the Maasai, and a variety of wild animals scattered strategically within the reserve. Getting to the Masai Mara at these times to experience the spectacle that is the migration of wildebeest can be tricky sometimes. The hotels in the Masai Mara Game Reserve are aways fully booked. Surprisingly also, other lodges and camping sites in Kenya get their feet wet. It's advisable to make an early booking with one of the many vacation and tour companies in Nairobi like the Bushtroop Safaris, early enough to avoid frustrations. Article Source: http://www.allthebestarticles.com Mwathe Jacqueline is a tour operator and has been organizing and reporting on Vacation, Travel and Tours for years. For more information on Wildebeest, visit her site at Wildebeest Please Rate this Article Not yet Rated Click the XML Icon Above to Receive Family Articles Via RSS! Additional Articles From - Home \| Family Information About Name Changes - By : Nicholas Copernicus The Unpleasantness of Divorce - By : James Walsh Getting More From Christmas Lights - By : Adam Peters Interior Christmas Decorating At Its Best - By : Adam Peters Finding Your Own Xmas Decorating Ideas - By : Adam Peters Antique Snuff Box Collecting - By : Tim Love Communication between Parents - By : James Walsh Climbing Mount Kenya as a Romantic Getaway - By : mwathe jacqueline The Tour Operators in Kenya Will Arrange For You All Your Requirements - By : mwathe jacqueline Chicago: More Than Just The Windy City - By : Perry Manzani	Attention Writers! Articles Needed! Sign Up for a free account or learn more. Featured Author Eileen McDargh Members Area Submit Articles Member Login Submission Guidelines Publishers/Webmasters Top Authors Most Popular Articles Ezine Notifications Article RSS Feeds Link to Us Privacy Policy Terms of Service Featured Websites Wedding Party Shoes Sports and Concert Tickets Backyard Bird Guide Questions? Contact Us Vote For All The Best Articles.com at Best Directory TopSiteList Sponsored by Fitness Inform Vote For All The Best Articles.com at Top Article Directory List Top Sites

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