The great migration in Tanzania is THE phenomenon that every traveller dreams of contemplating. A Tanzanian safari in the Ndutu region can be essential for observing this great migration. Between late December and mid-March, two million animals can be seen peacefully on the plains between the Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti National Park. It’s the birthing season and a real spectacle not to be missed!
The Ndutu region is home to a profusion of wildebeest and zebra! Several species of antelope join the herd. Giraffes and elephants can also be seen. All these herbivores attract their predators, of course: lions, leopards, hyenas, cheetahs, caracals and servals provide some breathtaking hunting scenes!
The Ndutu region is famous for its vast plains of short grass. This attracts the great migration during the birthing season, as it is very rich in nutrients and therefore ideal for rearing young herbivores. What’s more, the short grass allows the adults to see predators coming and to anticipate in order to protect their newborns.
Beyond its vast plains are forests and large granite rocks called kjopes, where lions like to rest.
But Ndutu also attracts many animals thanks to its lake. Lake Ndutu and Lake Masek are twin shallow alkaline lakes. Ndutu is therefore the famous savannah depicted in the films. Vast plains, acacias, kjopes and waterholes. An animal’s dream.
Located in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, the Ndutu region is a must-see in Tanzania. Here are the advantages:
What’s more, the Ndutu region is only a short distance from
Between late December and mid-March to see the births and because after the great migration begins its long journey to the Masaï Mara in Kenya. It is therefore no longer visible in the Serengeti outside this period.
It’s an hour’s drive from the Ngorongoro Crater to Ndutu. If you start from Lake Manyara, allow 3 hours’ driving time.
There are several types of accommodation available in the Ndutu region! We recommend staying at the Ndutu wildlands tented camp. A semi-luxury tented camp, it is affordable and offers the comfort of a real lodge. The advantage of tented camps is that you can set up wherever you like and sleep in the middle of the savannah!
From
$ 2200
/ PEOPLE
Arusha / Mto Wa Mbu Village / Lake Natron / Serengeti National Park / Ngorongoro Crater / Tarangire National Park
FLAGSHIP ACTIVITIES :Bathing in the Engare Sero waterfalls with the Maasai people
Meeting with artists from Mto Wa Mbu
From
$ 2550
/ PEOPLE
Arusha / Mto Wa Mbu Village / Lake Natron / Serengeti National Park / Ngorongoro Crater / Tarangire National Park
FLAGSHIP ACTIVITIES :Bathing in the Engare Sero waterfalls with the Maasai people
Meeting with artists from Mto Wa Mbu
From
$ 2370
/ PEOPLE
Manyara National Park / Ngorongoro Crater / Ndutu / Serengeti National Park / Tarangire
FLAGSHIP ACTIVITIES :Walk in Manyara National Park
Visit the village of Mto Wa Mbu
Track the big five and capture the best photo!
From
$ 2620
/ PEOPLE
Manyara National Park / Ngorongoro Crater / Ndutu / Serengeti National Park / Tarangire
FLAGSHIP ACTIVITIES :Walk in Manyara National Park
Visit the village of Mto Wa Mbu
Track the big five and capture the best photo!
From
$ 3450
/ PEOPLE
Arusha / Tarangire / Manyara / Ngrongoro / Ndutu / Serengeti / Natron
FLAGSHIP ACTIVITIES :Observing the great migration
Meeting with locals and village visit.
From
$2890
/ PEOPLE
Manyara / Ngorongoro Crater / Ndutu / Serengeti / Tarangire / Zanzibar
FLAGSHIP ACTIVITIES :Free days in Zanzibar
Village visit
Following the Great Migration
Meeting local people
