Big Five – FeedAs the migratory herds continue to gather and the young made it past the gaze of surrounding predators, the next chapter begins to unfold. Nature’s script for the greatest show on Earth is taking shape.
In the months ahead, the herds will travel through the long rains toward the plains of the western corridor, seeking the fresh waters that flow through the river. From there, they will continue north passing through treacherous plains, avoiding predators at every turn. Even before reaching the famed Mara River crossing, some will succumb as prey while pushing through.
Several of our best guides currently on safari in the lower Serengeti, along with Roving Bushtops camp owners we consider our close friends, shared footage of the herds. This isn’t professional videography or specialized equipment, just a mobile phone, a sighting and quick thinking, nothing more. As you watch, think of the dark side of the moon. You may not yet see the full herds moving in complete unison, but you can sense them gathering much like the unseen side of the moon that we know is there, even when it isn’t illuminated. In time, it reveals itself. The same is true of the migration. The herds are forming, building, preparing. Soon they will reach the river crossings. Soon they will converge.
Stay tuned as we continue tracking the migration’s progress. We’ll check back in a few months to witness the next stage of this remarkable journey.
