Accommodation

Ndutu Wilderness Camp

“A seasonal tented camp based in Ndutu for the Wildebeest Calving season”

Budget level: High-End

Country

Tanzania

When to Go

Dec to Mar

Property Type

Camp Temporary

Location

Northern Tanzania

Kids Min Age

Why we like it

Incredible wildlife viewing during the calving season.
Very comfortable accommodation.
Works great in combination with sister camps.
One of the best predator viewing experiences in Africa.

This intimate, comfortable tented camp is available in the Ndutu area of the Serengeti ecosystem typically from December—March, which coincides with the ‘calving season’. It is placed in a private site, in the heart of the Ndutu plains – nestled under shady trees.

Ndutu Wilderness Camp comprises of just twelve spacious tents (including a family tent), all with solar lighting and en suite facilities (flushing toilet and shower). Comfortable beds with quality linen ensure a good night’s rest.

The professional staff will be on hand to look after your every need, and a safari chef will prepare wholesome and varied meals during your stay at the camp. Meals are served in a large dining tent or alfresco. The camp has a communal lounge and bar area which is a great place to relax. The camp also has WiFi available.

Ndutu is famous for its wildlife and plenty of predators can be found year-round in this area: Lion, Cheetah, Leopard, Serval, African Wildcat, Caracal as well as Hyena and many other smaller species – some easier to spot than others! The diverse eco-systems, from woodlands, to plains, to soda lakes, within the Ndutu area make it a unique place for bird watching.

The Ndutu area is the best place to be to witness the annual wildebeest calving spectacle. Once the rains start (usually late November), the huge herds make their way down from the Mara River to graze the short grass plains of the Serengeti. For up to five months of the year the wildebeest remain in and around this area, making it an excellent base from which to explore.