Whenever we talk about the East African savannah, we have to mention the annual great migration of animals.
Every year from July to September, with the advent of the dry season, millions of wildebeests, zebras and other herbivorous wild animals form a migrating army, moving from Serengeti National Park in Tanzania to Head to the Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya to find water and food . An army of millions of animals rolled across the vast prairie, a spectacular scene and a huge momentum.
During the long journey, herbivores not only have to cross the grasslands where large carnivores such as lions and leopards ambush, but also cross the Mara River full of crocodiles and hippos. This is the greatest migration journey in nature. The "Ferry to Heaven" with millions of troops attracts a large number of tourists from around the world every year.
Go with the reporter from the main station to the East African savannah to look for animals
If you are an ordinary tourist and want to go to East Africa to see the great migration of wild animals, what will it be like?
The word safari refers to long distance treks and travel in Swahili, especially journeys in search of animals in the East African savannah. Next, we will follow reporter to experience a safari on the Masai Mara grassland.
Headquarters reporter Hanshu : Hello everyone, I am now at the gate of the Masai Mara National Park in Kenya. Today I will lead you to experience a one-day safari trip in East Africa. According to the requirements of the Masai Mara Park, all tourists must ride in the off-road vehicle behind me when visiting animals, and they are not allowed to get off the vehicle casually during the entire process.
Headquarters reporter Han Zhu : Shortly after we entered the park, we found a giraffe in front of us.
Headquarters reporter Han Zhu : Not long after we entered the park, we were particularly lucky to see a large group of wildebeest migrating behind us. In fact, from July to September every year, wildebeest migrate from the Serengeti in Tanzania to the Masai Mara in Kenya. You can observe carefully that there are many zebras among these wildebeests.
Headquarters reporter Han Zhu : Look behind me, there are more and more cars waiting on the edge of the Mara River, because the guide just told us that there may be a group of wildebeests about to cross the river. In fact, wildebeest crossing the river is a very random event, but everyone is willing to wait patiently here.
Headquarters reporter Han Zhu : After a long wait, the wildebeests finally crossed the river. As you can see, the Mara River is very lively now, with an army of wildebeests, with zebras in the middle, and we can also see hippos watching eagerly among them.
Headquarters reporter Han Zhu : For just one minute to cross the river, we tourists can be said to have waited for a whole day. Now look, thousands of wildebeests have successfully crossed the Mara River, and the whole scene is filled with the calls of wildebeests, as if they are happy that they have successfully crossed the river.
Headquarters reporter Han Zhu : In the evening, we finally saw one of the "Five Great Beasts of the Grassland" - elephants in front of the car. Everyone looked at the elephant and the whole family was walking on the grassland in front of them. This herd of elephants was not afraid of our convoy and crossed the road directly. Elephants are very particular when walking. Adult elephants will protect the baby in the middle of the team to prevent it from being hurt.
Headquarters reporter Han Zhu : As we approached the evening today, we discovered more new animals, like the African buffalo behind me, which is also one of the five big beasts.
Headquarters reporter Han Zhu : After a full day of travel, our safari today is coming to an end. There are so many animals in the Masai Mara that no one can see them all in one day.We also hope that if you have the opportunity in the future, you will come to Kenya in person to experience this unique East African style.
There is a particular order of migration. Zebra takes the lead and gazelle pads behind.
The Great Migration of wild animals in East Africa is an annual natural wonder. Which animals will participate in it and embark on this arduous journey?
Among the animals participating in the Great Migration, the three main forces are zebra, wildebeest and gazelle. Due to differences in food preferences, quantity, and living habits, their travel order is also obviously stratified.
Leading the way are the more than 400,000 zebras, which typically graze on taller grass. Following closely behind are 1.5 million wildebeests, which feed on shorter grasses and sometimes zebras and wildebeests travel together. With their absolute numerical advantage, wildebeests have become the absolute main force in the migrating army. Many tourists travel thousands of miles to the Masai Mara just to see the spectacular scene of "wildebeests crossing the river". Behind them are the commanding officers of the entire legion, about 300,000 gazelles. They mainly feed on flowering plants. These plants will not be revealed until the larger animals in front have eaten the taller grass.
If you are lucky, you may also have the opportunity to see African elephants with their families, as well as the meerkats, known as the "ballet dancers of the African grasslands".
And closely behind the herbivores are ferocious carnivores such as African lions, cheetahs, and hyenas waiting for a feast. There are crocodiles dormant in the river ahead, waiting for opportunities to hunt.
The Great Migration has become the only way for herbivores to continue their lives, and it is also a buffet feast for carnivores, where nature writes the rhythm of life.
