The Serene Side of the Migration
Wildebeest at the Sand River When most people think of the Great Wildebeest Migration, they picture the sheer chaos and peril of the Mara River crossings, where massive Nile crocodiles lie in wait. However, our recent game drives have treated us to a beautifully different side of the migration at the Sand River.
Located on the southern boundary of the Maasai Mara National Reserve, the Sand River acts as the natural border separating Kenya’s Mara from Tanzania’s Serengeti. True to its name, this tributary is shallow and defined by its sandy riverbed. Because it lacks the deep waters required to hide massive apex crocodiles, the wildebeest crossing here face a virtually predator-free journey! Our guides recently captured breathtaking video footage of the herds gathering and splashing safely across the shallow waters. It is a stunning, peaceful reminder of nature’s varied landscapes.
