Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Kenya's 'Great Migration' of Wildlife

Published in the San Francisco Chronicle 

One of the more unusual ways to observe Kenya's migrating wildlife is via hot-air balloon, an option from Micato Safaris. Photo: Kenya Tourist Board / SF

While not part of the "Great Migration" from the Serengeti to the Maasai Mara, giraffes are a popular sight on photo safaris in the region. Photo: Kenya Tourist Board / SF

The annual movement of wildebeests, Thomson's gazelles and zebras from Tanzania's Serengeti to Kenya's Maasai Mara from July to October is known as the "Great Migration." Photo: Kenya Tourist Board / SF

African elephants migrate through the Maasai Mara in Kenya in search of watering holes. Photo: Kenya Tourist Board / SF

From July to October, zebras take part in the "Great Migration" from Tanzania's Serengeti National Park to Kenya's Maasai Mara National Reserve. Photo: Kenya Tourist Board / SF

Kenya's newly renovated Lewa Lodge, formerly a private family home, has four new, sustainably built single-room cottages in addition to the original three family units, appealing to big-game watchers. Photo: Lewa Lodge / SF


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Kenya: The "Great Migration" is under way, with millions of zebra, wildebeest and Thomson's gazelle heading to the Maasai Mara National Reserve from Tanzania's Serengeti National Park through October. Tour operators such as Micato's Hot-Air Balloon Safari and lodgings such as newly reopened Lewa Lodge offer game-viewing that may also include giraffes, elephants and hippos. www.magicalkenya.com.
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