Africa Dream Safaris
  1. Serengeti National Park
  2. South Serengeti
  3. Matiti Plains
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Matiti Plains

Highlights

  • Best Known For

    • Wildebeest calving grouds from Jan - Mar
    • Excellent cheetah viewing
    • Spectacular off the beaten path experience
    • High biomass area during green season

  • Size

    150 square miles

  • Topography

    Short Grass Plains Surrounding Wooded Acacia Hills

  • Main Species

    Wildebeest, Cheetah, Hyena, Gazelle, Giraffe, Leopard, Caracal, Bat-Eared Fox, Steinbok

Matiti Plains

Towering above the Matiti Plains is a Serengeti landmark called Twin Hills. The beautiful Matiti plains that surround Twin Hills are home to huge female herds of wildebeest during the green season. This is the main plain that the wildebeest use for calving from January to March. Unlike most antelopes who seek cover when giving birth, pregnant wildebeest gather on the most open terrain available. Newborn calves can stand within 7 minutes. The Matiti plains are also a particularly good area to view cheetahs.

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Lodging Near Matiti Plains

Seasonal Highlights

For the Matiti Plains

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 Matiti Plains