There’s not much traffic in the reserve and hence the animals are quite relaxed.
This is our last update of the year 2009. We hope you have enjoyed our news from the wild, and we look forward to better sightings next year.
From the Update Team, Happy Holidays and a Happy and prosperous 2010!

Mara after the annual wildebeest migration looks a little empty but after the five-day spell of rain, it’s paradise on the plains with the grass all green, the wild flowers are in bloom and every water hole is full of water. But the rivers have not filled up because it did not rain beyond the Reserve. The mornings are usually clear skies becoming cloudy in the evenings  which signals the onset of rains soon.

There’s always drama on the plains. With the grass so short, the predators are having it tough because their intended prey can spot them fast. For the scavengers, like the lappet face vultures, jackals and hyenas it’s time to feast on the old carcasses that have been softened by the rain.

Wildebeest Migration

The Loita Migration, which is our domestic migration, has come back to the Reserve because there has been no rain in the Loita Plains which is one of the wildebeest calving grounds. If the rains do not extend to Loita Plains in a month’s time, then we will see the wildebeest calving in the reserve.

The Topi Plains are now full of wildebeest and zebras because of the new grass and plenty of water.