This archive report was first published on 22 August 2020.
Kenya's Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Najib Balala has announced plans to position the country's annual Wildebeest Migration in the Maasai Mara and Whale Migration in the coastal region as a unique natural tourism experience.
According to Balala, both migrations peak between July and September, offering tourists a rare opportunity to witness these natural wonders.
Domestic and international tourists are urged to arrange to witness the twin migration, starting with a game drive in the Maasai Mara to watch the wildebeest move across the river Mara, and then wind up with a Whale viewing expedition in the Kenyan coast of Watamu, in Kilifi.
The Kenya Tourism Board, led by CEO Dr. Betty Radier, intends to market the two events as a package, making it easier for tourists to plan their trip and experience the best of Kenya's wildlife.
The Wildebeest migration is considered one of the 8th wonders of the world, with over 2 million wildebeests crossing the Mara River from the Serengeti National Reserve in Tanzania to the Maasai Mara National Game Reserve in Kenya in search of greener pastures.
Every year, Humpback whales migrate from Antarctica to warmer climates, congregating in the Kenyan waters between July and August to calve and mate. After spending two months breeding and nursing their calves, the whales then make their journey back to Antarctica around September.
Kenya's unique wildlife migration package is set to attract thousands of tourists, offering a once-in-a-lifetime experience that combines the thrill of witnessing the Wildebeest migration with the majesty of the Whale migration.
