What are you looking for?

Hello traveller!

It's in Cape Town now.

We're sorry. Our safari planners aren't available now. Our office hours are 08:00 - 19:00 (GMT+2).

Call us to speak to an experienced safari planner.


Alternatively, we recommend...

travel-form-icon

Complete our travel enquiry form to connect with a safari planner

ENQUIRE TODAY
Email us
(optional)

Ndutu and the southern plains still packed with huge wildebeest numbers

HerdTracker update 13 May 2015 by Ndutu Safari Lodge

Hi Carel,

We continue to have lots of localised rain, falling in different parts of the greater Ndutu area. This is good news as we'll keep the beasties here for longer. Because of this, the herds are very spread out, making it quite difficult to get that sense of vast numbers.

Makao Plains, Woodlands and the Two trees areas are quite empty except for random large groups. The Twin Hills Plains are full, and large groups coming through the woodlands to Lake Masek for water. 

North of the main road as far as Lemuta, Olduvai, Gol etc the plains are crazy full, with wildebeest as far as the eye can see. Up there, the rolling landscape gives you some elevation so you can really see them spread out. The water holes in the middle of the day go nuts. I was surprised to see very young babies still, and few predators so all very relaxed.

Video clip coming to you of one of the water holes near Lemuta.

Cheers,
Ainslie

Monthly Herdtracker Migration Safaris

Join our HerdTracker guides on a scheduled HerdTracker Migration Safari. Stay at the right place, at the right time as our expert HerdTracker guides gets you close to nature's greatest spectable.

Interesting Reads

Kenya 

6 of the Most Eco-Friendly Stays You Can Have in Kenya

Kenya is often considered the quintessential safari destination due to its diverse...

6 May 2024

Mauritius 

Three of the best restaurants to try in Mauritius

Mauritius has always been a popular island destination for holidaymakers and honeymooners...

30 Jan 2024

Zimbabwe 

Short guide to Hwange National Park

One of Africa’s top national parks, Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe’s northwest...

30 Jan 2024


What Our Guests Have to Say?

Read recent reviews from travellers who have planned and booked their trips with us
We would definitely book with Susan and Discover Africa again.
My trip was perfect

Waterways & Wildlife Holiday Review

Jen Flack, Australia
09 Sep 2025
Trip of a Lifetime!

11 Day Tanzania and Kenya Family Safari Review

Aaron, Cayman Islands
08 Sep 2025
Susan was very professional & extremely helpful.

Sun City Adventure and Pilanesberg Safari Review

Christine, Australia
28 May 2025
Susan was amazing! Her itinerary was perfection and she was always available...

10 Day South Africa Safari Review

Elizabeth Brennan, United Arab Emirates
15 Jan 2025
Just returned from the best trip ever!
Ready to plan a tailor-made safari in the Serengeti?

Enquire now and a Travel Expert will get back to you within 24 hours.

Start planning