WATCH | Tourists block wildebeest — chaos at great migration river crossing

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Cape Town – Videos showing tourists blocking wildebeest and zebra from safely crossing crocodile-infested rivers have emerged on social media, highlighting disruptions to the Great Migration in Kenya’s Maasai Mara.

The Great Migration, spanning a thousand kilometres across the Serengeti in search of fresh grazing lands, is currently in full swing and drawing large numbers of tourists.

This week, footage showed tourists gathered along the riverbank, blocking animals as they struggled to evade the snapping jaws of predators.

The Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife expressed concern and called for stricter enforcement of park rules, greater accountability for tour operators, and coordinated oversight to protect both wildlife and visitors.

Secretary Rebecca Miano emphasised that safeguarding these natural events is essential for Kenya’s global conservation reputation.

“It is imperative that all stakeholders – government, tour operators and visitors – uphold the highest standards of conduct to protect both wildlife and visitor safety,” said Miano.

She added: “Kenya’s tourism future is anchored in our ability to protect both visitors and wildlife.

“Together, we can ensure that the Maasai Mara wildebeest migration remains not only one of the world’s greatest natural spectacles, but also a symbol of Kenya’s leadership in conservation.”

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