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The United Republic of Tanzania

NGORONGORO CONSERVATION AREA AUTHORITY

The United Republic of Tanzania

NGORONGORO CONSERVATION AREA
AUTHORITY

Overview

The Ndutu plains is an located in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, on the outskirts of the Southern Serengeti plains. These plains are enriched with tremendous acacia trees, providing a panoramic view across Lake Ndutu and Masek at the other end. It is one of the best places in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area to spot predators and enjoy the stunning landscapes. Standing here means you're in the midst of a calving ground for migratory wild animals, specifically the wildebeest migration. It is typically composed of vast swaths of short grassland, soda-lake Masek, marshes, and woodland vegetation that support both residents and migratory animals.

The Best of Ndutu Plains

While Ndutu is an excellent game viewing area throughout the year, the best time to visit the Ndutu plains is from the end of December, when the Great Migration herds begin to arrive from the north, until April, when millions of wildebeest, gazelles, and zebras begin their journey northwards again. Due to the seasonal rains, massive herds of wildebeest and zebra can be seen all over these plains at this time of year. 

Thousands of calves are born within Ndutu during the calving season, making Ndutu a home for new creatures on Earth. Giraffe, impala, elephant, dik dik, lion, cheetah, leopard, hyena, bat-eared fox, genet, jackal, wildcat, and many other animals end up living in Ndutu. The plains, marshes, and lakes to woodland attract an abundance of bird species.

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  • Massive herds of wildebeest and zebra (Between December and April)
  • Thousands of calves are born during the calving season
  • Ndutu residents’ animals include giraffe, impala, elephant, dikdik, lion, cheetah, leopard, hyena, bat-eared fox, genet, jackal, wildcat
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  • Game Drive
  • Photographic
  • Bird Watching

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F.A.Q's

At Ndutu you may stay at lodges, tented camps and special campsites.

Ndutu is home to predators and the migratory animals such as wildebeest, zebra and gazelles.

From Decembe to April is the best time to experience the wildebeest migration around Ndutu.

Ndutu area host resident wildlife all year round which include elephants, lion, cheetah, hyena, fox, giraffe, impala, etc.

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