Massive Widebeest Herd Crossing Mara River near the Serena Lodge

One of several clips from a Safari to Kenya in 2013. The river is in full flood after heavy rain and the wildebeest are crossing near the Serena Lodge to find the fresh grass on Paradise Plain and Rhino Ridge.
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[@gerrybatch]

Many thanks for taking the trouble to send me such generous comments Guy. I am really glad you have enjoyed them. At the time of the migration there can be more than 1,000,000 animals on the move including Zebra and Antelope and whilst they are in big groups on the plains of the Serengeti crossing the Mara is another thing altogether. By this time usually from July onwards they are usually in smaller groups, this one for example was about 5000 strong though on one occasion on a previous trip we had a group of double that which was just wonderful. Although there are some favoured crossing places there is no predicting where they will actually take the plunge which makes a challenge for the guides as shown in my video. The urge to cross to the new grass means they will jump seemingly ridiculous heights and risk injuring themselves. Equally just because they have crossed does not mean they won't cross back again so choosing the right spot is a bit like doing the lottery. It is one of the top wildlife for a good reason, the noise, chaos and the challenge of avoiding the predators is awe inspiring and one which I would gladly revisit anytime.

[@kamiljobhan857]

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[@saraburbano2901]

Que maravilloso ver estos animales que linda es la creación de Díos gracias buen video me encanta

[@gerrybatch]

Thank you very much glad you enjoyed it.

[@doutorgori3144]

A natureza é invencível, quantas centenas de anos essa migração ocorre ?

[@monikd278]

Beautiful picturesation with heart touching sounds

[@lukaurin772]

Great vid gerrybatch ;)

[@ivanreis1538]

FANTASTIC VIDEO!!!

[@gerrybatch]

Many thanks for letting me know you enjoyed the video.

[@selvahomemaker6806]

Very close and clear video

[@gerrybatch]

Thanks for watching and the comment. Given the size of the herd most will not die that way. Over recent years that has been stable but for example drought has been a big factor in Kenya. Nature can be beautiful but also cruel.

[@user-yd5et4ut2h]

งมย

[@gerrybatch]

To all those who have watched this video please accept my thanks. It is wonderful to know that so many love the wildlife as much as I do. Gerry

[@gerrybatch]

Sara Gracias por sus comentarios y ciertamente estoy de acuerdo con lo que tiene, siad. Muchas gracias por el video. Estoy muy contento de que lo hayas disfrutado.

[@user-lq1ir1nh6b]

Nice video bro

[@gerrybatch]

Very glad you liked it.

[@gerrybatch]

Eu não poderia concordar mais. Obrigado por assistir

[@EricPease]

stunning footage! thanks for sharing. just incredible.

[@gerrybatch]

It is an amazing country and the migration is a sight to behold. I am very glad you enjoyed it and thanks for letting me know.

[@anandsupi4340]

Super focus

[@domibryant2257]

gerrybatch how in the heck did you get this mate

[@sambhunathsaw5061]

Eric Pease

[@mukeshjoon8635]

Eric Pease

[@readytogo6569]

“Johnathon Scott moments”!! 😂 I LOVE him and his wife, Angela! 👍😍 Love your presentation. You should narrate for Discovery or the BBC. Thanks for a great vid!

[@gerrybatch]

You are very kind about my amateur efforts but I appreciate your comment is much appreciated. I am glad you enjoyed it. In fact I just returned today from our trip to the Mara and Northern Serengeti. Things have changed since I took this video which I will explain when I upload the latest video.

[@readytogo6569]

gerrybatch waiting with building anticipation! I’m sure Jonathon would love your vids, too!

[@gerrybatch]

Concordo que Mara é um lugar muito bonito e emocionante com a travessia de gnus

[@gerrybatch]

I have to be honest and admit I hadn't spotted it but my excuse is that it is a very small viewfinder! Its not surprising though given the number of crocodiles just waiting for the wildebeest I expect it was an opportunist strike. Thanks for watching it and for letting me know.

[@garimpeirodointerior4786]

ha natureza e muito linda Deus e perfeitoo

[@gerrybatch]

Puede que nos parezca extraño, pero para sobrevivir el ñu debe seguir las lluvias para obtener nueva hierba. Eso implica manejar los peligros en el camino. La migración es su círculo de vida. Es un proceso natural y fascinante de observar. Gracias por tu comentario y por ver el video.

[@donnasanchez63]

Note to self.... Stay in the middle. Stay in the middle. 😂👍

[@renildaaparecidaoliveirada2389]

Q fofos😍,mas dá uma dozinha

[@gerrybatch]

They certainly make a noise but thankfully old people don’t have crocodiles to deal with.

[@user-mk9vx7de4i]

Бедные животных жалко очень, многие погибает и к крокодилом попадают....такого порядок природы...

[@gilsalemos2577]

Lindo parabéns

[@gerrybatch]

I am very glad you enjoyed it and thank you for watching.

[@guysmiley3084]

Do they usually all cross together? Same place?

[@readytogo6569]

No. There’s over 2 million animals migrating. There are many different crossings all along the Mara river and it may take weeks for them all to reach the Mara.

[@josenirnobrega1308]

Vida dura

[@Top-G35]

Where are the crocodiles 🐊

[@ronaldmejia6891]

Did you guys see the wildebeest with the scar on his face?! That’s crazy.

[@julioroberto1574]

advogado preciso

[@gerrybatch]

Many thanks for watching the video. If you like wildebeest you might also enjoy my latest upload “beyond the river crossings”. Best wishes

[@miguelcalderon5560]

ESTAN REBUENOS PARA LA FAJITA....!!!!

[@phapnui]

They sound like old people falling down an escalator.

[@alexsaile2653]

Mara River un peligroso Rio donde abundan los peligrosos cocodrilos al acecho de los anmimales que tienen que cruzarlo para emigrar..El mejor momento para visitar Masai Mara es sin duda de julio a octubre. Las suaves colinas de la Reserva están repletas de animales, los animales están completamente hastiados, abunda la comida, tanto para los herbívoros como para los carnívoros. Leones, guepardos, leopardos, hienas, chacales, servales y otros muchos duermen con las panzas llenas. Los buitres llenan el cielo sin saber bien a qué cadáver atender primero. Tan solo los elefantes prefieren irse a zonas más tranquilas, molestos por la gran multitud. Cuando los rebaños se han saciado en la zona Este, desde Sand River al Talek, se enfrentan al mayor reto en su largo viaje, y sin duda a una de las más famosas estampas de la Gran Migración: el peligroso cruce del río Mara, repleto de gigantescos cocodrilos.

[@BICHHWALIA]

Alex saile

[@gerrybatch]

On this occasion they were already well fed but that varies from year to year. Since they have to make the most of the migration crossings it may be a long time before they eat again. The big unknown for the animals is that they cannot judge just how the crocs will react to their crossing.

[@rickgrimezz3942]

Bi-Annual Wildebeest Dirty Ass Bath... Whether they like it or not... You gotta clan that stench off you! NOW CROSS!

[@touqeerhassan9624]

I want A bridge for these animals I am very emotional

[@abigailwindsor4886]

The crocks, must have been very filled, for not going for a meal.

[@francheskacastillo1729]

Año tras año migrando los pobres animales,que pecado

[@sgtcrab1]

Nice footage. It is humbling to know that ALL of these animals will die a violent death.

[@readytogo6569]

Actually, over 60% of the grazing species die of old age and natural causes, not by predation. Learned that while on Safari in the Mara 2 years ago.

[@janpenintasorn3516]

ฉันชอบดูมาค่ะที่มันไม่ตาย🙂🙂

[@gerrybatch]

Thank you for watching the video. I'm glad you enjoyed it

[@ThuyNguyen-ly6dj]

tội nghiệp linh.dương đầu bò. và ngựa. rằng.di.cư.qua.sông vất vả. quá. tội nghiệp gì đâu

[@gunitakohli9626]

what day/ month was this ?

[@gerrybatch]

Gunita the video was taken in August 2013 and according to my journal it was the 23rd with the migration in full swing though of course this varies from year to year.

[@maurojosedias3626]

O crocodilo fica perdido no meio da boiada.

[@user-og3ns3tg1f]

سبحان الله

[@gerrybatch]

I hope I have translated your reply correctly yes it was a big crossing but made for spectacular viewing. Thank you for watching the video.

[@user-nd5vj5fq7u]

Где крокодилы?

[@gerrybatch]

Its very good question. BY the time we got to the Mara the Crocs had caught a lot of wildebeest but is you care to look at me latter video from 2018 you will see quite a difference. Thank you for watching.

[@user-ju7ki7nx2e]

🦓🦓🐅🐅🐅

[@railsedge5746]

Gnu.!! Excuse me.!!🐂

[@sulemanali9682]

,🦓🦓🦕

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