Mikumi National Park

Size: 3,230 sq km (1,250 sq miles)
Established: 1964
Distance from Dar es Salaam: 283 km (175 miles)

Most popular tours visiting Mikumi National Park:

We organize excursions to Mikumi National Park as tailor-made-tours only. Please contact our travel consultants or a bespoke itinerary.

Description:

The landscapes in Mikumi National Park can easily be compared to those of the Serengeti National Park as acacias, baobabs and tamarinds dot the savannah. The Ruhebo and Uluguru mountains as well as some interesting rock formations can be seen close to the northern boundary of the park and the Mkata plains are by far the best place for game viewing. The park is famous for its healthy populations of elephants and buffaloes which can easily be spotted out on the plains. The tamarind trees are a favourite spot for elephants and giraffes who spend hours eating the fruits.

Another highlight in terms of wildlife is the greater kudus and sable antelopes. These shy antelopes like to hang around the Miombo woodlands in the southern part of the park near the Vuma hills area.