PlanningTravel note
River crossings are seasonal and unpredictable
Mara River, Maasai Mara, Narok County
Published Oct 10, 2026 · RegretMap travel note
The situation
The famous wildebeest river crossings happen in the migration season, but exactly when and where the herds cross is impossible to predict.
The lesson
Allow several days and set expectations for waiting.
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