Lake Ndutu
An alkaline lake on the short-grass plains of southern Serengeti, where hundreds of thousands of wildebeest give birth from December to March, drawing predators. It is the best season to witness hunts.
Lake Ndutu lies on the border of Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Administratively it belongs to the conservation area, but ecologically it is part of the southern Serengeti plains. From December to March, the rainy season, mineral-rich short grass draws the Great Migration herds south. Calving peaks around February, when thousands of wildebeest calves are born each day, and lions, cheetahs, hyenas and jackals follow, making chases and hunts frequent. Off-road driving is allowed within the conservation area for closer viewing (check the current rules). Flamingos gather at the lake, and surrounding camps are mostly seasonal tented camps. A separate Ngorongoro Conservation Area entry fee is required.
Opening hours
Open during reserve visiting hours