How to get to Ndutu Region (Location, Map and Directions to Ndutu)

Ndutu is approximately 280 miles from Arusha by road. The journey lasts approximately six hours, traversing picturesque landscapes including the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

By air, there are multiple airstrips in the vicinity: Ndutu, Seronera, and Kusini. The flight duration from Arusha to Ndutu Airstrip is somewhat less than one hour, with daily scheduled flights offered during the peak season. Charter flights are additionally accessible. Arusha is served by two airports: Arusha Domestic Airport and Kilimanjaro International Airport, which offer daily flights from local, African, and worldwide carriers.

When is the best time to visit Ndutu?

There is no unfavorable time to visit the Ndutu region, as it hosts an extensive variety of permanent wildlife that does not adhere to the migration path.

If witnessing the Great Migration is paramount on your bucket list, be advised that the animals’ migration is erratic and significantly influenced by rainfall. A discernible pattern exists regarding their movements, allowing for estimations of their locations based on historical data from past years. The large herds often arrive on the Ndutu plains in November and December and depart in April and May.

In the dry season, the plains become desolate as the herds migrate in pursuit of superior water and grazing opportunities. Numerous resident species, including as giraffes, elephants, hyenas, and antelopes, do not partake in migration and typically congregate around waterholes. All six feline species—lion, leopard, cheetah, caracal, serval, and African wildcat—are present in the region year-round.

Things to see and do in the Ndutu area

Game drives are particularly magnificent during the herds of the Great Migration on the plains.
Explore the intriguing archaeological site of Olduvai Gorge.
Hot air balloon excursion across the plains
Accompany Maasai guides to gain insights into local culture and traditions.
Birds watching