ATTRACTIONS

The landscape of Mikumi is often compared to that of the Serengeti. The road that crosses the park divides it into two areas with partially distinct environments. The area north-west is characterized by the alluvial plain of the river basin Mkata. The vegetation of this area consists of savannah dotted with acacia, baobab, tamarinds, and some rare palm. In this area, at the furthest from the road, there are spectacular rock formations of the mountains Rubeho and Uluguru. The southeast part of the park is less rich in wildlife, and not very accessible. The fauna includes many species characteristic of the African savannah. According to local guides at Mikumi, chances of seeing a lion who climbs a tree trunk is larger than in Manyara. The park contains a subspecies of giraffe that biologists consider the link between the Masai giraffe and the reticulated or Somali giraffe. Other animals in the park are elephants, zebras, impala, eland, kudu, black antelope, baboons, wildebeests and buffaloes. At about 5 km from the north of the park, there are two artificial pools inhabited by hippos. More than 400 different species of birds also inhabit the park.

MIKUMI NATIONAL PARK day trip

Best Time To Visit:
The best time to visit the park is during the dry season (May- October). However, the Northern part of the park is accessible through- out the year.
How to get there:
By road:
About288 km from Dar es Salaam; a four hours drive. By railway:
From Dar es Salaam to Man’gula and from Man’gula using road to reach the park. By aircraft:
The Park can also be reachable by Charter flights Accommodation:
Inside the park:
There are park’s Tourist bandas, rest house and three Private tented camps and campsites (both public and special). Public Campsites have basic facilities namely toilet, kitchen, water and bathroom. Special campsites are just natural sites where water and bathrooms facilities are not provided.
Outside the park:
At Mikumi Township there are several Motels, Lodges and Guest houses.