Mikumi National Park

Mikumi National Park

Mikumi National Park is one of the most accessible and rewarding safari destinations in Tanzania, combining open savanna, reliable wildlife viewing and excellent road connections with the country's Southern Safari Circuit. Located in Morogoro Region, Mikumi covers approximately 3,230 square kilometres and is centered around the Mkata Floodplain, a broad landscape of open grassland, seasonal wetlands and acacia savanna where wildlife is often easy to observe. The Mkata Floodplain is the visual heart of the park. Its long sightlines, scattered acacia trees and concentrations of grazing animals have led to frequent comparisons with the Serengeti, although Mikumi has its own distinctive southern Tanzania character. Visitors can see elephants, African buffalo, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, eland, impala, hippos and many other herbivores. Lions are regularly encountered, while leopards and spotted hyenas occur in woodland and riverine habitats. Water is especially important during the dry season. Seasonal pans, the Mkata River and the park's hippo pools can attract wildlife as conditions become drier across the landscape. Mikumi is also an excellent birdwatching destination, with more than 400 recorded species. Rollers, bee-eaters, hornbills, eagles, storks and many waterbirds can be seen across the park's grassland, woodland and wetland habitats. One of Mikumi's greatest advantages is accessibility. TANAPA currently estimates approximately three to five hours by road from Dar es Salaam depending on traffic, while Morogoro is much closer. Scheduled and charter flights also connect with Mikumi Airstrip. This makes Mikumi particularly useful for first-time safari travelers, families, short-stay visitors and travelers who want a genuine wildlife experience without committing immediately to a long safari. Mikumi also works strategically within longer Southern Tanzania itineraries. It can be combined with Udzungwa Mountains National Park, Nyerere National Park and Ruaha National Park to create a varied journey through wildlife, forests, waterfalls and remote southern landscapes. With TanzaLux Safaris, Mikumi can be experienced as a private day safari, short weekend safari or part of a longer Southern Tanzania itinerary.

• Mkata Floodplain
• Classic East African savanna scenery
• Reliable elephant sightings
• Frequent lion sightings
• Large buffalo herds
• Giraffes, zebras and wildebeest
• Hippo pools
• Nile crocodiles
• More than 400 recorded bird species
• Seasonal pans and waterholes
• Baobab and acacia landscapes
• Malundwe Mountain backdrop
• Guided walking safari
• Wildlife photography
• Excellent first-time safari destination
• Easy road access from Dar es Salaam
• Easy access from Morogoro
• Scheduled and charter flight access
• Gateway to Tanzania's Southern Safari Circuit
• Combination with Udzungwa Mountains
• Combination with Nyerere National Park
• Combination with Ruaha National Park

When to go