Signs in Mikumi National Park

The fourth largest park in Tanzania Mikumi is 3230 sq km [1250sq miles] in size and located only 283 km [175] miles west of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania’s administrative and commercial capital.

Mikumi is part of a much larger ecosystem that is centered on the uniquely vast Selous Game Reserve. The open horizons and abundant wildlife of the Mikumi Park draw frequent comparisons to the more famous Serengeti plains.

Lions foray majestically over this grassy kingdom and the zebra, wildebeest, impala and buffalo herds that migrate across it. Giraffes forage in the isolated acacia that fringe the Mkata River and provide islets of shade for the Mikumi elephant herds.

Flat topped termite mounds make ideal and reliable place for sighting wildlife while several good circuit of game viewing roads across the Mkata floodplain make Mikumi the most easily accessible game park in Tanzania.

More than 400 bird species have been recorded within the Mikumi National Park. Hippos provide the star attraction of a pair of pools situated 5km north of the main entrance gate to the park.

Getting There:
A four hour drive via good surfaced roads that connect Mikumi to Dar es Salaam via Morogoro

One hour Charter flights from Dar es Salaam are available. Charter flights from Arusha or Selous can also be arranged.

Local busses also run from Dar es Salaam to the Park Headquarters where game drives can be arranged

Accomodation:
Two lodges, two luxury tented camps, three campsites are available inside the park.

Guest houses in Mikumi town on the park border also provide comfortable accommodation.