The Great Serengeti Migration refers to the annual massive movement of wildebeests, zebras, and Thomson’s gazelles between Tanzania and Kenya in search of water and fresh pastures.

Great Migration is the single largest movement of mammals since at least 2 million animals migrate annually. About 1.5 million wildebeests, 500,000 gazelles and 200,000 zebras migrate each year. These animals travel together because their adaptations complement each other. They also move in great numbers which acts as a defence against predators.

The whole journey is difficult whereby not all of them reach their final destination. This is mainly due to hunger, thirst, and exhaustion which mainly applies to the calves. However, it’s not only about food but also due to predators (lions and crocodiles) which kill a good number of herds.