Wild nature always knows how to surprise people with its wonders.
The experienced CEO of Utopia Safaris, Exaud Marandu, who has endured countless challenges in the wilderness, was still astonished during his trip to Serengeti National Park in Tanzania when he encountered a sight that left him amazed and eager to share it on his personal Facebook page.
On that day, while driving along a dirt road in the park’s outskirts, Marandu suddenly spotted something unusual that caught his eye. The truth was, there were simply too many and they were too large to be missed.
A herd of giraffes, both male and female with their young, attempting to cross the road.
Right in front of the convoy, Marandu estimated there were about 129 giraffes, including both males and females along with their young, trying to cross the road. In fact, a few zebras also joined this incredibly grand parade.
Faced with this “natural wonder,” everyone in the vehicle unanimously agreed that no matter how busy they were, they should not interrupt the animals. Marandu’s polite reaction spread positive energy to all the vehicles on the road, causing everyone to stop and creating a mildly congested yet fascinating scene.
To fully appreciate the magnificent view, Marandu immediately had to open the roof of his vehicle to find the best vantage point. Even someone as seasoned as him was taken aback by what he was witnessing.
Marandu speculated that the massive herd of giraffes was moving to higher ground to avoid muddy conditions and disease, believing that heavy rains were imminent in the area.
The exciting clip was later posted on his Facebook page with the caption: “Do you think you’ve seen giraffes before? Come to Tanzania to discover what true nature is like. This is indeed a wonderful experience to witness such a large herd of giraffes moving together.” The post quickly garnered hundreds of thousands of views from netizens.
Marandu hopes to return soon with modern equipment to capture even higher-quality footage for viewers.
Tanzania is the homeland of the Masai giraffe. According to the Giraffe Conservation Organization, they are considered an iconic species of East Africa and are under protection. However, the expansion of human settlements, encroachment on their territory, and illegal poaching have severely decreased the population of Masai giraffes, leading the International Union for Conservation of Nature to list them as critically endangered.
