Mikumi National Park
Mikumi National Park is transected by surfaced road between Dar es salaam and Iringa It is the most accessible park and the fourth largest park in Tanzania more than 400 birds species have been recorded with such colorful common residents as the lilac breasted rolled yellow shrouded long claw hippos are the sit attraction of their pair of pools situated 5k north of the main entrance gate.
Most visitors come to Mikumi National Park aiming to spot the ‘Big Five’ (cheetah, lion, elephant, buffalo, and rhino), and they are always not disappointed. Hippo pools provide close access to the mud-loving beasts, and bird-watching along the waterways is particularly rewarding. Mikumi National Park borders the Selous Game Reserve and Udzungwa National Park, and the three locations make a varied and pleasant safari circuit.
ABOUT MIKUMI
Location: 285 km west of Dar es Salaam
Size: 3,2305 km2
The fourth largest park in Tanzania
Home of giraffes and buffaloes
How to get there
A good surfaced road connects Mikumi to Dar es Salaam via Morogoro, a roughly 6 hour drive. Also road connections to Udzungwa, Ruaha and (dry season only) Selous.
Prices with flight from Zanzibar
- One night two days -550 $ per person
- Two nights three days – 650 $ per person
Prices with ferry from Zanzibar
- One night two days – 400 $ per person
Two nights three days – 500 $ per person
Accommodation
- Two lodges, three luxury tented camps, three campsites
- Guest houses in Mikumi town on the park border