Africa Dream Safaris
  1. Serengeti National Park
  2. South Serengeti
  3. Hidden Valley
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Hidden Valley

Highlights

  • Best Known For

    • Waterhole is a magnet for wildlife
    • Great area for predatory action
    • Large clans of spotted hyenas
    • Spectacular off the beaten path experience

  • Size

    5 square miles

  • Topography

    Deep Drainage Area With Standing Water, Short Grass Plains With Shrubs & Bushes

  • Main Species

    Spotted Hyena, Lion, Zebra, Gazelle, Cheetah, Ostrich, Honey Badger, Fox, Jackal, Warthog

Hidden Valley

As the name implies, Hidden Valley is a secret spot that is far from any road. Hidden Valley, a depression and water catchment area in the plains, is located about 14 miles northwest of Ndutu. During the green season, a waterhole forms at the center of the depression and is a magnet for wildlife. It's also a great area for predatory action and large clans of spotted hyenas are commonly seen wallowing in the muddy shores. Note that this valley is an ecologically sensitive area and from time to time access may be restricted.

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Seasonal Highlights

For the Hidden Valley

Recommended Month to Visit

Month Season Recommended Weather Wildlife Sightings
Jan Green Season YES 60 - 85 F
Mostly sunny with few showers		 Wildebeest Migration and Zebra Migration, Lion, Cheetah, Elephant
Feb Green Season YES 60 - 85 F
Mostly sunny with few showers		 Wildebeest Migration and Zebra Migration, Lion, Cheetah, Elephant, Wildebeest Calving
Mar Green Season YES 60 - 83 F
Mostly sunny with few showers		 Wildebeest Migration and Zebra Migration, Lion, Cheetah, Elephant
Apr Green Season YES 60 - 83 F
Mostly sunny with few showers		 Wildebeest Migration and Zebra Migration, Lion, Cheetah, Elephant
May Northward Migration YES 56 - 81 F
Mostly sunny 		Wildebeest Migration and Zebra Migration, Lion, Cheetah, Elephant
Jun Beginning of Dry Season YES 56 - 81 F
Mostly sunny 		Wildebeest Migration and Zebra Migration, Lion, Cheetah, Elephant (early June only)
Jul Dry Season NO 60 - 83 F
Mostly sunny 		- - - - -
Aug Dry Season NO 55 - 81 F
Mostly sunny 		- - - - -
Sep Dry Season NO 55 - 81 F
Mostly sunny 		- - - - -
Oct Dry Season NO 60 - 83 F
Mostly sunny 		- - - - -
Nov Southward Migration YES 60 - 83 F
Mostly sunny with few showers		 Giraffe, gazelle, Walking Safaris and Cultural Interactions
Dec Beginning of Green Season YES 60 - 83 F
Mostly sunny with few showers		 Wildebeest Migration and Zebra Migration, Lion, Cheetah, Elephant

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