Lake Ngorono is a shallow alkaline lake located near the beginning of the Mbalageti river in the southeastern part of Serengeti National Park, near its border with the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. It serves as a watering hole for animals in the area, making it a great spot for viewing wildlife.
Visitors can go on game drives, balloon safaris, or air safaris from nearby airstrips to see the expansive plains or the wildebeest migration. The best time to visit is during the early months of the year, just after the wildebeest and zebra are done calving and are moving up north with their young, accompanied by a horde of predators. The migration itself goes on all year round.
Getting there
To get to Lake Ngorono, visitors can either travel by air or vehicle, with the latter being faster and more convenient. They can land at the nearby Kusini, Ndutu, or Moru airstrip and take a prearranged vehicle from there. Alternatively, visitors can take a more scenic route and drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area using a private, rental, or tours and travel vehicle, with no preference for 4x4s.
Location of Lake Ngorono
Lake Ngorono is located near other attractions such as Kusini Plains, which is home to a high concentration of animals including cheetahs, and visitors can refer to the map or the attractions page for more information.
Here are some frequently asked questions about Lake Ngorono:
- Where is Lake Ngorono located? Lake Ngorono is located at the start of the Mbalageti River, just a few kilometers south of Lake Kesile, in the southeastern end of the Serengeti National Park near its border with the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
- What kind of animals can be seen at Lake Ngorono? Lake Ngorono is a watering hole for animals in the area, making it a good place to view wildlife. You can see a variety of animals such as wildebeest, zebras, elephants, giraffes, buffalos, and various species of birds.
- What activities can be done at Lake Ngorono? You can go on game drives, balloon safaris, or air safaris from nearby airstrips to see the expansive plains and the wildebeest migration. You can also explore the nearby areas, including the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and other attractions in the Serengeti.
- What is the best time to visit Lake Ngorono? The best time to visit Lake Ngorono is in the early months of the year when the wildebeest and zebras are in or near the area, a time just after they are done calving and are moving up north with their young, and horde of accompanying predators. However, the migration itself goes on all year round.
- How can I get to Lake Ngorono? You can get to Lake Ngorono by air or vehicle. The faster and more convenient option is to fly to the nearby Kusini, Ndutu, or Moru airstrips and take a prearranged vehicle from there. Alternatively, you can drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area using a private, rental, or tours and travel vehicle.