Stretch your safari legs and listen to the grunts of the local hippos at this scenic spot. Ngoitokitok is the name for the springs that bubble forth is such abundance that a small lake has formed before spreading into the nearby Gorigor Swamp. A small rock outcrop with a single fig tree adorns the lake edge and offers a wonderful photographic backdrop. The grassy strip around the lake is a popular resting area and a lovely spot for a bush picnic though beware of the large brown hawks that swoop down to snatch unattended food.
View Ngorongoro Map Lodging Options Seasonal Highlights Nearby AttractionsRecommended Month to Visit
Month | Season | Recommended | Weather | Wildlife Sightings |
Jan | Green Season | YES | 60 - 85 F Mostly sunny with few showers |
Black Rhino, Elephant, Buffalo, Lion, Cheetah |
Feb | Green Season | YES | 60 - 85 F Mostly sunny with few showers |
Black Rhino, Elephant, Buffalo, Lion, Cheetah |
Mar | Green Season | YES | 60 - 83 F Mostly sunny with few showers |
Black Rhino, Elephant, Buffalo, Lion, Cheetah |
Apr | Green Season | YES | 60 - 83 F Mostly sunny with few showers |
Black Rhino, Elephant, Buffalo, Lion, Cheetah |
May | Northward Migration | YES | 56 - 81 F Mostly sunny |
Black Rhino, Elephant, Buffalo, Lion, Cheetah |
Jun | Beginning of Dry Season | YES | 56 - 81 F Mostly sunny |
Black Rhino, Elephant, Buffalo, Lion, Cheetah |
Jul | Dry Season | YES | 60 - 83 F Mostly sunny |
Black Rhino, Elephant, Buffalo, Lion, Cheetah |
Aug | Dry Season | YES | 55 - 81 F Mostly sunny |
Black Rhino, Elephant, Buffalo, Lion, Cheetah |
Sep | Dry Season | YES | 55 - 81 F Mostly sunny |
Black Rhino, Elephant, Buffalo, Lion, Cheetah |
Oct | Dry Season | YES | 60 - 83 F Mostly sunny |
Black Rhino, Elephant, Buffalo, Lion, Cheetah |
Nov | Southward Migration | YES | 60 - 83 F Mostly sunny with few showers |
Black Rhino, Elephant, Buffalo, Lion, Cheetah |
Dec | Beginning of Green Season | YES | 60 - 83 F Mostly sunny with few showers |
Black Rhino, Elephant, Buffalo, Lion, Cheetah |