Africa Dream Safaris
  1. Serengeti National Park
  2. South Serengeti
  3. Lake Ndutu
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Lake Ndutu

Highlights

  • Best Known For

    • Favorite area for photographers & filmmakers
    • Top wildlife viewing area in green season
    • Epicenter of the migration from Dec - Apr
    • Research location for Jane Goodall

  • Size

    40 square miles

  • Topography

    Saline/Alkaline Lake, Acacia Woodlands, Dry Soda Pans, Area Surrounded By Short Grass Plains

  • Main Species

    Lion, Cheetah, Small-Spotted Genet, Caracal, Elephant, Giraffe, Leopard, Eagle Owl, Striped Hyena

Lake Ndutu

At the heart of the South Serengeti lies the world famous Ndutu. Offering consistently the best wildlife viewing during the green season, Ndutu is strategically situated at the center of the southern plains although the immediate area is blanketed with a forest of acacia trees. Since the 1960s, Ndutu had been a favorite destination for many distinguished authors, filmmakers and wildlife biologists. Researchers Jane Goodall and Hugo van Lawick used Ndutu as a base for much of their research.

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Lodging Near Lake Ndutu

Seasonal Highlights

For the Lake Ndutu

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

Attractions Near Lake Ndutu