What is the recommended strategy for a visitor hoping to witness the main Blue Wildebeest migration spectacle, according to the advice given about timing?
Answer
Aiming for the start of the known season, like early July in the Mara, might yield better results than aiming for the peak.
The text advises that while the migration is cyclical, the exact timing is fluid. A visitor aiming to see the river crossing in the Mara (July to October) should consider arriving early in that window, such as early July. Waiting too long to target the perceived 'peak' concentration, often cited as mid-August, risks missing the main event entirely, as the herd might have already moved onward, driven by the constant need to find fresh pasture. Early arrival increases the probability of seeing the herd as it advances.
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