Ndutu Plains
Ndutu plains short-grass stretches from the western side of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area to the southeast Serengeti National Park.
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The Wildebeest calving ground
Ndutu Plains is one of the best places in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area to spot predators, enjoying stunning landscapes and it’s the midst calving ground for migratory wild animals, specifically the wildebeest migration.
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Home for new borns
From December to March is the Calving season. A massive herds of wildebeest and zebra can be seen all over the plains. Thousands of calves are born, making Ndutu a new home for new borns on Earth.
The classic image of an African Safari
Ndutu is composed of vast swaths of short grassland, soda-lake Masek, marshes, and woodland vegetation that support both residents and migratory animals.
Ndutu Plains key facts
Ndutu Plains forms an important part of the Ngorongoro – Serengeti ecosystem, in particular the short grass plains which provide calving grounds for wildebeest and other migratory animals, usually take place from December to March
Short grassland
Lake Masek
Marshes
Lions
Leopards
Wildebeests
Zebras
Cool and dry season
Generally, the weather in Ndutu throughout the summer months will be around 25°C (77°F) Skies will usually be bright and clear Cold fronts have been known to occasionally blow through, with temperatures dropping close to freezing (especially at night)
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Wet and hot season
The short rains from November to December are the first to break the grip of the dry season. These rains are unpredictable and are unlikely to interfere with your safari.
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Hot Season
January and February marks the period of time between the two wet seasons and travellers can expect a brief reprieve from the rain in these months Expect moderate temperatures around 25°C (77°F) during the day and about 14°C (57°F) at night
Rain Season
At this time of the year, Ndutu receives a large amount of Rain which may interfere game drives
Cool and dry season
June - October
Wet and hot season
November - December
Hot Season
January and February
Rain Season
March to May
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