Main Mara River Crossing

After over 3 hours of patience, the main event begins!

We see the leading wildebeests coming from the right heading across and then climbing the bank. It was incredible how many crossed -- the crossing went on for 50 minutes and I calculate 10 to 20 thousand animals crossed in that time. My guide Manyama said it was the largest he had ever seen in 10 years, beating the 43 minute crossing he had seen before.

You can see things in documentaries on TV, from St. Peter's to the Great Migration, but seeing an event like this in person just can't be beat. What an incredible day!Read more