The volcanic short-grass plains of the southern Serengeti and Ndutu host the calving season — up to 500,000 wildebeest calves are born in a two-to-three-week window in February. The mineral-rich soils and fresh shoots from the short rains create the ideal nursery. Intense predator action as lions, cheetahs and hyenas target vulnerable newborns.
The volcanic short-grass plains of the southern Serengeti and Ndutu host the calving season — up to 500,000 wildebeest calves are born in a two-to-three-week window in February. The mineral-rich soils and fresh shoots from the short rains create the ideal nursery. Intense predator action as lions, cheetahs and hyenas target vulnerable newborns.
See Wildebeest in Southern Serengeti / Ndutu (Calving Season). Best months: February, January, March (up to 98% sighting chance). Safari, Watching. Plan your wildlife trip with Fauneya.
