Ndutu Safari Lodge

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Hotel overview

The Serengeti is split into several regions with Ndutu being in the very south, an excellent location in January and February as this is where the wildebeest reliably (as reliable as wild animals can be) stop to calf and hang around for a little while. So, for around two months, Ndutu safari lodge is in the perfect location to marvel at one of natures greatest spectacle the great migration. The lodge can be considered at other times of year, but we feel that outside the peak times there are better locations for your safari adventure.

The lodge is simple and comfortable, set amongst giant acacia trees, with a lounge, restaurant and bar in the main thatched building. Each of the 34 en-suite cottages are made from stone, which gives a secure feeling, with a veranda facing the nearby lake. If you are happy with accommodation on the more simple side of things, perfectly comfortable but no frills, and you are looking to travel in January or February then this will be perfect for you. If you want to raise standards a little then it might be worth looking at an alternative, perhaps one of the higher end tented camps.

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4x4 Game Drives

There is nothing more exciting than setting off at sunrise for a game drive with your professional guide, the cool air of the morning adding to the anticipation and excitement of what the day will bring. All of our guides for Tanzania are trained to the highest level, with incredible knowledge of the country’s flora and fauna; this knowledge is not limited to the larger mammals, but includes the wider bio system and how each and every bird, animal, plant and insect plays their part in the circle of life. Game drives are often split into morning and afternoon activities, with the earlier slot departing as the sun rises and returning you to your camp or lodge mid-morning. The afternoon safari activity usually departs at around 15.30-16.00 and returns just after sunset. Some camps and lodges offer full day game drives for those that want to explore a little further afield, where you can bring a picnic lunch and find a shady spot to rest and enjoy it in the wilderness. Whether you choose a morning, afternoon or full day safari activity, you are sure to see something new on each and every game drive; keep your eyes peeled, because you never know what’s just around the next corner or bush…

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Hot Air Balloon over the Serengeti

There really is nothing quite like gliding silently over the vast plains of the Serengeti as the sun comes up. No pictures can do the experience justice and, even if you weren’t to see any wildlife during your hot air balloon ride (as unlikely as that may be), you would not feel hard done by. The experience starts very early, as you are collected from your hotel or lodge to meet at the launch site before sunrise; although the exact direction and duration of the flight are dependent on the winds, the average flight time is one hour, with part of the flight reaching at least 1000 feet which gives some incredible panoramic photo opportunities. Following the flight, you will celebrate with champagne and an English breakfast under a tree in an unforgettable setting. You will then be taken back to your collection point where your safari guide will be waiting to take you on a game drive back to your lodge. Whilst undeniably an expensive excursion, this really is a once in a lifetime experience and worth pushing the boat out for.

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Cradle of Mankind, Oldavai Gorge, Serengeti

Located in the south of the Serengeti National Park, Olduvai Gorge is famed for a playing host to a rich treasure-trove of human and animal fossils that date back to the beginning of human life. Few places in the world can match the Serengeti’s long human history, earning this part of Africa the title ‘Cradle of Mankind’. A museum and visitor centre overlook the gorge, offering regular talks by local antiquities guides on the area. This is a fascinating place and well worth a visit if you are staying anywhere near the area. Pre-booking is not necessary but please check to see if a visit is possible in your itinerary: if so, ask your safari guide to visit there during a safari activity and explore this intriguing place!

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