Following two days of rain in some parts of the Mara, the wildebeest and the zebra are scattering in all directions.
The rains fell in Olkiombo, the Topi Plains, Musiara, Mara Intrepids Camp and in the south around Keekorok.
A herd of zebras is now on the eastern side of Rhino Ridge moving towards Olkiombo Plains. The wildebeest have not yet reached here.
A herd of wildebeest is moving towards Rhino Ridge along the Mara River joining Paradise Plain. This is a vantage point for the crocodiles and the lions because many wildebeest and zebra die here due to the stampede trying to climb up the riverbank and out on to the plains.
Large herds of wildebeest and zebra are on Lookout Hill and Olmisigiyio. Some herds are heading towards Posse Plains and others towards Meta Plains. A few are at Burrungat Plains heading towards Rhino Ridge through a crossing between Rekero and Naibor Camp, west of Mara Intrepids Camp.
There are also large herds in the Mara Triangle and Milima Tatu.
Big Cats
Lions
The Ridge Pride males at Topi Plains have tried to take over the Olkiombo Pride but all in vain. Notch and his sons are together after spending time with the Ridge Pride females that are by Rekero Camp. They were outdone by the Olkiombo Pride.
The Paradise Pride has gone to the crossing point where the wildebeest are crossing.
Leopards
Olive and her two male cubs are residing behind Mara Explorer, a kilometer from tent number 4 along Talek River.
Cheetahs
Two female cheetahs are east of Mara Intrepids Camp while the three brothers and Saba the female and her cub are at Rhino Ridge facing Bila Shaka.
Paul Kirui, Chief Safari Guide, Heritage Hotels Ltd
(Pictures © Paul Kirui)
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