Lake Ndutu airstrip is situated in Ndutu area of Ngorongoro conservation area close to Serengeti national park south of the famous Lake Ndutu. The airstrip is easiest way for accessing Ndutu and Masek areas. There are a number of standard chartered flights to the airstrip daily, the airstrip has a length of 1.2 kilometers meaning only small plains land and the facilities are limited to parking, toilets, offices and lounge.
Ndutu plains
Ndutu plains spread across the western part of Ngorongoro conservation area to the south-eastern areas of Serengeti national park. From around December to April the wildebeest’s migration herds conjugate around Ndutu plains providing excellent wildlife viewing and this is also the birthing season from December to February when almost 400000 wildebeests are born. The birth of thousands of young calves attracts a lot of predators making the area the best place for wildebeest migration during those months.
Olduvai Gorge
The rich archaeological site is popular for evolutionary discoveries for human existence with hominid remains of over 3.5 million years ago. This is an interesting site for tourists interested in archaeology and historical sites.
Serengeti national park
Serengeti national park is one of the most popular wildlife areas in Africa. Teaming up with exotic wildlife and home to the greatest wildlife shows on earth! . The best time for visiting is from February to April.
Ngorongoro conservation area
Ngorongoro conservation area is home to the world’s largest and intact caldera found in northern Tanzania. The Ngorongoro crater is the main highlight of the conservation area covering 260 kilometers squared with a depth of 610 meters. Making it one of the most bio diverse places on earth.
Lake Ndutu
Lake Ndutu in which the airstrip derives its name is a shallow alkaline lake. One of the best wildlife viewing and photography spots around Ndutu region. The surrounding acacia woodlands around the lake provide a habitat for different species of birds. Making it a great birding spot throughout the year.
Lake Masek
Lake Masek is located east of Lake Ndutu attracting various wildlife and birds in Ndutu area.
Accommodation near Ndutu airstrip
Tourists flying to Ndutu airstrip can sleep in hotels such as. Lemala Ndutu camp, Ndutu lodge, Lake Masek tented camp, Woodlands camp, Kusini tented camp and Ndutu safari lodge among others.
