Ndutu Safaris

FAQs for Southern Serengeti and Ndutu

1. In which months do we recommend this region? We recommend visiting Southern Serengeti/Ndutu in the months of January to February as you will be able to see the Wildebeest calving. They synchronise their birth and produce thousands of babies everyday as it reduces predation. It’s a very unique phenomenon.

2. How far is this from Central Serengeti? It will take about 1-1.5 hour to reach Central Serengeti from the South. However, we typically include en-route game drives so it takes about 3-3.5 hours.

3. What do I see here apart from the Great Migration during the recommended months? Besides the notable Wildebeests, the Migration itself is also composed of Zebras and Thomson’s Gazelles. In addition, in the Southern Serengeti and Ndutu region itself you will be able to spot countless iconic species like giraffes, elephants, buffalos, hartebeests, impalas, hyenas, cheetahs, lions and more.

4. How many days do we recommend spending here? We recommend staying a minimum of 2 to 3 days in this region.

5. Where do you recommend staying? Southern Serengeti and Ndutu of Ngorongoro tend to overlap each other. There are no lodges within the boundary in Southern Serengeti, but Ndutu has a lot of lodges. So instead of staying in Serengeti, we recommend staying in Ndutu instead. The animals will have spread out so you will see similar animals within Southern Serengeti and Ndutu.

6. Are there any additional activities besides game drives that you would recommend doing in Southern Serengeti and Ndutu? Yes, you can enjoy a Hot Air Balloon Safari in this region from December to March. You may also enjoy a Walking Safari in this region.

7. Can you provide more information about the accommodations available in the area during this time? Yes, there are various camps and lodges available in the area during this time to suit different budgets. In Ndutu you will find seasonal migration camps such as Tanzania bush camps Heritage Migration Camp, Ang’ata Migration Camp, and Nyikani Migration camp and many mare. On the other hand, Southern Serengeti has accommodations such as Kati Kati Migration Camp, Ndutu under canvas, Sanctuary Kichakani. There are are permanent tented lodges/lodges in Ndutu and South Serengeti like Ndutu lodge, Lake Ndutu luxury tented lodge, Lake Masek tented lodge on the Ndutu side and Sanctuary Kusini on South Serengeti side.

8. Can I fly to Ndutu? Yes, you can take a scheduled/charter flight to the Ndutu region.

9. Is it recommended to visit the Ndutu with kids? Yes, visiting the Ndutu with kids can be a great experience. We recommend that families with kids take a flight to Ndutu to reduce transfer times and make the journey more comfortable.