Safari in Southern Serengeti: Embark on an unforgettable Southern Serengeti safari and Ndutu region also for a safari, 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.
A Southern Serengeti ( Tanzania ) safari is 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, a Southern Serengeti safari at Ndutu offers excellent opportunities.
There are few experiences as breathtaking as witnessing the great wildebeest migration during the calving season in the Southern Serengeti and Ndutu regions.
Being in the Southern Serengeti with Serengeti Trips Tanzania during the wildebeest calving season is an experience that will stay with you for a lifetime.
It is a chance to witness one of nature’s greatest migrations, marvel at the beauty of Africa’s wildlife, and connect with the continent’s primal energy in a way that is both humbling and spiritually uplifting.
