The Ndutu region lies on the southern edge of the Serengeti ecosystem, within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, and is one of the most populated wildlife regions in East Africa. Defined by vast, open short-grass plains, seasonal lakes, and scattered acacia woodlands, Ndutu plays a critical role in the annual cycle of the Great Migration. 

Between December and March, the area becomes the primary calving ground for wildebeest, with hundreds of thousands of animals gathering to give birth. This abundance of prey attracts a high concentration of predators, including lions, cheetahs, hyenas, and leopards, making it one of the best places in Africa to witness predator-prey interactions. 

Unlike the central and northern Serengeti, Ndutu’s landscapes are more open and accessible, allowing for off-road driving in certain areas and more intimate wildlife encounters. The region’s seasonal nature means it transforms dramatically throughout the year, shaped by rainfall and the movement of animals.

what to expect:

Witnessing the Great Migration calving season, predator action, expansive game drives across open plains, and diverse birdlife around seasonal lakes.

The massive Kopje’s (rock formations) spread throughout the endless plains, are also a favorite napping spots for the resident cats.

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About the areas you will visit: Ndutu / Serengeti National Park

TAASA Migration Camp is a luxury mobile safari camp designed to move with the rhythm of the Great Migration, offering a front-row seat to the Great Migration. Here, the boundary between camp and wilderness feels almost invisible - wildlife moves freely through the surrounding plains, and each day unfolds according to the movement of the herds.

Guests enjoy an all-inclusive stay in twelve elegant tents, with amenities including a lounge and bar tent, dining tent and outdoor fire pit. TAASA Moments include boma dinners beneath the stars, sundowners and thrilling game drives in open 4x4 vehicles led by expert guides. Cultural exchanges and unforgettable wildlife sightings complete this extraordinary safari experience.

what to expect:

Mobile safari living, close proximity to the Great Migration, guided game drives, and evenings under canvas surrounded by the sounds of the African bush.

Herds of wildebeest moving past camp at first light, the sounds of the migration echoing across the plains.

ROANE TRAVEL’S FAVORITE SIGHTINGS HERE 

About the place you will stay:
TAASA Migration Camp

The Northern Serengeti is less visited than the southern plains, offering an unspoiled landscape. This region stretches from the Lobo Hills down toward Seronera and is characterized by rolling green hills and open savannahs. A few lodges are situated within Wildlife Management Areas which permit controlled off-road game drives allowing guests more exclusive safari experiences in open vehicles, particularly in the morning and evening when predators are most active. The Northern Serengeti is home to a diversity of wildlife, with exceptional opportunities for close and memorable encounters.

ANIMALS YOU MAY SEE:

This region is home to a significant portion of the Serengeti’s elephant population, with the Lobo area in particular offering some of the best elephant sightings in the park. The Lobo Hills are also renowned for hosting large lion prides. Other wildlife commonly seen here includes cheetahs, leopards, spotted hyenas, and bat-eared foxes. The serval, a small spotted cat, is often spotted darting across open grasslands just after sunrise. On night game drives, keep an eye out for smaller and rarer species, such as bush babies, which add a special element to the nocturnal safari experience.

Seeing a lion up close and hearing its roar while off-roading on a night drive safari is exhilarating.

ROANE TRAVEL’S FAVORITE SIGHTINGS HERE 

About the areas you will visit:
Northern Serengeti (Loliondo)