Ndutu is made mostly of sweeping grasslands and occupies the area towards the Northwest border of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, stretching into the South Serengeti.
The Ndutu Plains Camp is a seasonal mobile camp. At this time of year its in a prime location for wildebeest calving season.
Giraffes drinking water from a small pool.
Early morning hot air balloon safari.
The bat-eared fox has unusually enormous ears in proportion to its head. This gives them enhanced hearing to locate prey like termites and also thermoregulation, helping them dissipate heat in hot, arid environments.
Unlike most carnivores, cheetahs do not have great night vision. Instead cheetahs are primarily diurnal, hunting in the early morning and late afternoon
We were lucky to photograph a martial eagle – these birds are very shy.
Kori Bustards can weigh up to 40lbs.
Leopards are hard to find as they blend in so well. It’s usually easier to find the mass of vehicles looking at a tree.
There are over 7,000 elephants in the area
Wildebeest drinking at a watering hole.The zebras share the watering hole with the wildebeest.
Lions are the main attraction of the Ndutu plains, where the photo opportunities are amazing!
The lions are content to eat around the safari trucks.
And play.
And relax.
And relax some more.
A small head of Wildebeest settle in for the long, dangerous night.
