Ndutu

Ndutu area which forms the northwestern part of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area plays host to migrating herds of wildebeest and zebras as they return to the nutrient rich short grass plains for their calving season between the months of December and March. The "Migration" of these charismatic animals begins here as the young are born and the herds follow the rains and new grass northward through the Serengeti ecosystem‚ crossing the perilous Grumeti River and moving slowly on into the Masai Mara in Kenya.

The alkaline lakes of Ndutu and Masek attract colorful flamingos while the acacia woodlands provide homes for hundreds of birds‚ monkeys and small mammals. During the rainy season of April and May the lakes are their deepest and the surrounding plains are lush and green with new grass. The short rains occur at any time from November to December‚ but by February all signs of moisture has usually vanished leaving flat dusty lake beds.

Ndutu area is not just about wildlife and landscapes – there’s incredible cultural heritage to explore too. Olduvai Gorge is one of the most important paleoanthropological sites in the world; it has proven invaluable in furthering understanding of early human evolution. The site has yielded abundant human and animal fossils and stone artifacts preserved in well-dated stratigraphic sequence. This area of East Africa's savannah plains has attracted ancient man for millenia. In more recent times the same attractions have lured adventurers‚ photographers and tourists from all over the world.

means it’s a seasonal route June – October and December – March

Timings above are estimates and will vary depending on aircraft routing.

Fares are valid from 1^st January 2020 – 31^st December‚ 2021