Great Migration Archives

Above: A river crossing is the ultimate Great Migration viewing experience

Chasing Rainbows … or Auroras … or Crossings 12 July 2024 Nothing is guaranteed when it comes to nature-based travel — the trick is to enjoy it all, and never give up hope, as Nicky writes By Nicky Fitzgerald

Above: Sometimes getting in the water isn't the scariest part

The Angama Guide to the Great Migration 25 July 2023 It is the largest land-based animal migration on the planet — more than a million wildebeest and zebras migrating en-masse on their never-ending journey in search of greener pastures. Most will survive the hazards faced along the way, but hundreds of thousands won’t. This is without a doubt, 'The Greatest Show on Earth' By Kate Fitzgerald Boyd

Above: A hot-air balloon floats peacefully over the chaos

This Is Africa at Its Very Finest 22 March 2022 The Great Migration was an overwhelming sensory experience for James Tyrrell, one that left him both exhausted and yearning for more By James Tyrrell

Above: A giraffe looks out over a new day

This Week At Angama #181 23 July 2021 The arrival of the Great Migration has a knock-on effect that changes the behaviours of the Mara’s usual characters, making for unexpected discoveries around every corner By Douggy Onsongo

Angama guests enjoying a lovely lion sighting

This Week At Angama #144 6 November 2020 Following Adam's longest absence from the Mara ecosystem in over a year, he has found it fascinating to be back; noticing the subtle but important changes that have taken place By Adam Bannister

Perched on the edge of Africa's Great Rift Valley, Angama really is suspended between heaven and earth

The Great Migration – All Mine 6 October 2020 Simon decided that ‘enough was quite enough’ and booked a flight to Kenya in September. His suitcase was surprised and elated to hit the road again. Simon had to see for himself exactly what a safari around Kenya entailed when much of the world is still either in lockdown or travellers are too anxious to leave home. After reading this perhaps it’s time to blow the dust off your suitcase and come back to Africa – we miss you By Simon Beck

Great herds of wildebeest have returned to the Mara Triangle over the past week

This Week At Angama #138 25 September 2020 After taking a one month sabbatical, the Great Migration is back in the Maasai Mara. Massive herds have congregated along the river and across the grassy plains By Adam Bannister

Migration season is a time of plenty for the Mara's preditors

This Week At Angama #135 4 September 2020 The unpredictability of the Great Migration is staggering. You can go out one afternoon and be greeted by hundreds of thousands of wildebeest, the river pulsating with drama. A few hours later and they are all gone; but look closely and you will see there is always something to capture your interest By Adam Bannister

A spotted bush snake quietly passes by on the pavilion deck

This Week At Angama #134 28 August 2020 This week at Angama has taught me that good things come to those who wait – even those who wait impatiently. It felt like Christmas came early for me and each unique sighting was a wonderful gift By Mwikali Ndambo

This Week At Angama #132 14 August 2020 The Mara is open as is Angama, and the Migration is in full swing. Herds of wildebeest numbering in the thousands have been pouring into the savannah, heeding a call as old as time itself By Mwikali Ndambo

This Week At Angama #131 7 August 2020 This Week at Angama we bring you something different. Four world-renowned Kenyan photographers and documentary filmmakers came to stay to capture the Great Migration in their unique styles, bringing their fresh perspectives to the greatest show on Earth By Mwikali Ndambo

A little bee-eater perches momentarily before taking off

This Week At Angama #130 31 July 2020 As this year’s Migration continues to progress and evolve, we’re reminded it’s important not to overlook the other players in the Mara – even the smallest ones. By Tyler Davis

Sunrise Ballooning in the Mara is a magnificent way to start the day

Nature Continues To Heal 28 April 2020 James Hendry originally wanted to write an amusing yarn in the lead up to the Migration. But the world has been flipped onto its back since then By James Hendry

This Week At Angama #93 15 November 2019 Maasai airborne, evening golden light, elephants returning en masse, lions kill and cubs cavorting - the Mara never fails to deliver. By Adam Bannister

This Week At Angama #92 8 November 2019 Wide open spaces conjure a feeling which is difficult to express, but is simply unmistakable to experience By Adam Bannister

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