Mikumi National Park is situated in the South Eastern part of Tanzania covering an area of 3,230 square kilometers and part of the greater Selous Game Reserve ecosystem. The park consists of beautiful terrain landscapes, many wildlife animals hence a very exceptional destination to explore by all travelers from all over the world. The Park is located between the Uluguru Mountains to the North and the Rubeho Mountains to the South in the Morogoro Region of Tanzania.

The park is about 283 kilometers (176 miles) west of Dar es Salaam the country’s largest city making Mikumi very accessible for both local and international travelers. The park is smaller than Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater with rich biodiversity and many ecosystems that make it exceptional to explore.

Wildlife in the Park 

Mikumi National Park comprises of many wildlife animals which include; the “Big Five” (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhinoceros) as well as others like Giraffes, zebras, antelope, hippo, you can watch wandering around their natural vegetation habitat.

Birdlife

Other than wildlife in the park, you can watch various species of birds flying around their natural forest habitat and these include; vultures, eagles, pelicans, herons, kingfishers, hornbills, bustards. You can also watch various reptiles like crocodiles, amphibians like frogs, lizards, snakes, African rock python etc.

The park also includes; vast open savannah which is dotted with acacia trees, dense woodlands and forests, wetlands and rivers as well as the Uluguru and Rubeho Mountains.

Activities to do in the Park

Mikumi National Park is a prominent safari destination offering travelers many activities they can engage in to experience the park’s beauty and wildlife.

Game Drives

Mikumi National Park is ideal for Game Drives as travelers traverse from one track to another watching wildlife wander around their natural vegetation habitat. The Game Drives are guided with lead safari ranger guides who inform you about the Park and the various wildlife animals you can watch. The drives are similar to those done in Serengeti National Park despite the fact that this park is candid. The Best times to do Game Drives in the park are early mornings and late afternoon.

Bird Watching

Bird watching in the park is also exceptional to do as there are more than 400 bird species recorded which reside in the wetlands, woodlands. Many migratory birds are watched here making the bird watching adventure very exceptional for all avid birders from all over the world.

Nature Walks

Guided Nature Walks in Mikumi National Park are exceptional to do with park ranger guides as you follow varying trails watching various wildlife animals, bird species. You shall have an intimate experience with nature as well as the environment encountering flora and fauna.

Photography Safaris

Photography Safaris are exceptional to do in Mikumi National Park as you have and take panoramic views of the scenery and many wildlife species. The safaris are ideal for all travelers looking for exceptional spots and memorable adventure experiences.

How to Get to the Park 

Mikumi National Park is easily accessible by road from Dar es Salaam requiring you to travel for about 4-6 hours, depending on the conditions of the road.

Travelers can also fly to the nearby Mikumi Airstrip which offers charter flights from Dar es Salaam and other major cities.