The Best Time to Visit Mikumi National Park


Mikumi National Park



Covering an area of 3320 km2, 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.  Mikumi National Park is in close proximity to Dar es Salaam and offers animal viewing right from the beginning of the entrance. It offers guaranteed sightings of animals thus a preferred safari stop for day visitors than other parks in the south of the country side

Location: 

Mikumi is located in the mid of Uluguru and Lumbago mountain ranges joining the Selous Game Reserve and Iringa to the north. It is only 5-6 hours away from the business city of Dar es salaam

What to see:
  • ·         Rewarding sighting of the “Big Five” (Cheetah, Lion, Elephant, Buffalo, and Rhino)
  • ·         Thomson gazelles, Zebras and elephants spotted right at the entrance of the park
  • ·         Hippo pools that are also an inviting picnic spot to enjoy mud bathing animals and birds enjoying the water ways
  • ·         Lion, wildebeest, buffalos, impalas and giraffes spotted within short distance from the Mkata floodplain along with elands, the worlds largest antelope, greater kudu and sable antelope
Activities:

  • ·         Game Drives
  • ·         Guided walks
  • ·         Bird Watching
  • ·         Hiking at Uluguru Mountains or the nearby Udzungwa Waterfalls
  • ·         Maasai village cultural tour
  • ·         Snake Park Visit



Best Time to Visit:

The park is open throughout the year however we recommend during the dry season from June to March after the long rains

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