Southern Serengeti & Ndutu Safaris
Witness the
Great Migration & Diverse African Wilderness
Embark on an unforgettable journey to the Southern Serengeti and Ndutu region, where lush plains host the Great Migration’s calving season and resident wildlife thrives year-round. Encounter predators in action, discover the birthplace of countless wildebeest, and experience a uniquely diverse landscape within the iconic Serengeti.
The Southern Serengeti features vast, short grass plains stretching from Naabi Hill through the Ngorongoro Highlands to the Gol Mountains. The best time for a safari in the Southern Serengeti is between December and May, during the Great Migration. Millions of wildebeest pass through, seeking lush grazing. The area’s phosphorus-rich grasses make it ideal for the calving season in early to mid-February, when about 8,000 young wildebeest are born daily. This attracts predators like lions, hyenas, and cheetahs, offering thrilling wildlife action. Unlike other Serengeti areas, off-road driving and walking safaris are permitted here.
The Southern Serengeti is highly seasonal. During the dry season (May-October), it becomes a semi-desert with little resident game. However, gazelle herds and cheetahs remain longer, and there are chances to see elephants and smaller cats like servals and caracals.
In contrast, the Ndutu area features shallow soda lakes, swamps, grasslands, and woodlands, supporting resident game year-round. Even in the dry season, Ndutu offers excellent safari opportunities.
Our Recommended
Southern Serengeti & Ndutu Tours
Embark on an extraordinary safari within this dynamic Serengeti region. Experience the calving season’s drama with our hand-picked tours – choose from intimate lodges or mobile camps that immerse you in the wild’s raw energy.
What To Do
In the Southern
Serengeti & Ndutu
Birthplace of the Migration, year-round wildlife, & dramatic landscapes – discover this unforgettable Serengeti corner.
Witness the Miracle of the Calving Season
Feel the pulse of the wild during the Great Migration's calving season – a time of new beginnings and relentless predator action. Thousands of vulnerable wildebeest calves take their first steps, becoming part of the relentless cycle of survival.
Where life springs forth, drama unfolds.
Discover Ndutu's Year-Round Wildlife Haven
While the iconic plains become arid outside the calving season, the Ndutu area reveals a different dimension. Explore lush woodlands, vibrant swamplands, and soda lakes offering year-round encounters with elephants, resident gazelles, and diverse birdlife.
An oasis thriving within the plains.
Embrace the Thrill of Predator Encounters
The Southern Serengeti is synonymous with thrilling predator sightings. Lion prides strategize hunts against vulnerable herds, while tenacious hyenas and cheetahs seek opportunities in the vast open expanses.
Witness nature's power revealed by predators.
Experience Off-Road Safaris & Bush Walks
Southern Serengeti & Ndutu offer adventurous safaris with the freedom to explore off-road alongside expert guides. Discover hidden treasures on guided bush walks, feel the earth beneath your feet, and find connection with the wilderness in its most unspoiled state.
Where trails reveal nature's secret whispers.
Select From Mobile Camps or Permanent Lodges
Tailor your Southern Serengeti & Ndutu experience to your desires. Find serenity in established lodges surrounded by nature's pulse, or fall asleep to the soundtrack of the wild within mobile camps that move alongside the Great Migration.
The wilderness becomes your living room.
What To Do
In the Southern Serengeti & Ndutu
Birthplace of the Migration, year-round wildlife, & dramatic landscapes – discover this unforgettable Serengeti corner.
Witness the Miracle of the Calving Season
Feel the pulse of the wild during the Great Migration's calving season – a time of new beginnings and relentless predator action. Thousands of vulnerable wildebeest calves take their first steps, becoming part of the relentless cycle of survival.
Where life springs forth, drama unfolds.
Discover Ndutu's Year-Round Wildlife Haven
While the iconic plains become arid outside the calving season, the Ndutu area reveals a different dimension. Explore lush woodlands, vibrant swamplands, and soda lakes offering year-round encounters with elephants, resident gazelles, and diverse birdlife.
An oasis thriving within the plains.
Embrace the Thrill of Predator Encounters
The Southern Serengeti is synonymous with thrilling predator sightings. Lion prides strategize hunts against vulnerable herds, while tenacious hyenas and cheetahs seek opportunities in the vast open expanses.
Witness nature's power revealed by predators.
Experience Off-Road Safaris & Bush Walks
Southern Serengeti & Ndutu offer adventurous safaris with the freedom to explore off-road alongside expert guides. Discover hidden treasures on guided bush walks, feel the earth beneath your feet, and find connection with the wilderness in its most unspoiled state.
Where trails reveal nature's secret whispers.
Select From Mobile Camps or Permanent Lodges
Tailor your Southern Serengeti & Ndutu experience to your desires. Find serenity in established lodges surrounded by nature's pulse, or fall asleep to the soundtrack of the wild within mobile camps that move alongside the Great Migration.
The wilderness becomes your living room.
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