Mikumi National Park is a superb park for a weekend getaway visit or as a part of a longer trip on to Udzungwa and Ruaha National Parks. Within 5 minutes of entering the park you will have seen up to 10 species of large mammals. Mikumi is also excellent for birdwatching and is classified as an important bird area by the IUCN.
Visitors who stay 2 nights in Mikumi can expect to see lion, large numbers of buffalo, many giraffe and numerous elephants. It is also possible to see leopard and serval cats in Mikumi.
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Mikumi National Park is now the fourth largest of Tanzania's parks and is one of the least well known on an international level. Mikumi National Park is easily accessible, located only 300 km from Dar on the Tanzam Highway. Only a small section of the park, about 20% has been developed for tourism and it lies to the north of the highway. South of the road Mikumi shares its border with the Selous Game Reserve, but this largely wooded hilly area remains fairly inaccessible.
The main feature of Mikum National Park is the extensive Mkata River Flood Plain, comparable to the open grasslands of the Serengeti. The plain is flanked by the Uluguru Mountains to the north, and the Udzungwa Mountains to the south. A typical game drive will reveal elephant, giraffe, zebra, buffalo, warthog, wildebeest and impala all in impressive numbers. There is even the chance to see lion, hyena, jackal and eland. The bird-life at Mikumi is exceptional, with one guest seeing 180 species without leaving his lodge!
For more information on visiting Mikumi National Park contact us directly and our field staff will help you design your own personal Tanzania safari.
Foxes Safari Camp more info ->
Foxes Safari camp is located in Mikumi National Park which is the second closest National Park to Dar es Salaam and is nestled between the Uluguru mountains to the northeast, and the Rubeho mountains, Udzungwa mountains and Rift Valley escarpment to the south west.
Genesis Motel Mikumi more info ->
Genesis Motel is proudly Tanzanian owned and has 30 bedrooms, each has 2 beds a double and a single. Rooms have hot water available most of the time. There is a camping field with basic facilities available. There is a restaurant that can hold up to 80 people, offering local and basic western style dishes. The bar is well stocked and priced accordingly.
Mikumi Wilderness Camping more info ->
Wilderness camping in Mikumi National Park is a real bush experience. You will drive into the heart of the park and your staff will set up camp underneath a huge boabab tree as elephants walk past. This is a superb authentic African experience and we highly recommend it.
Mikumi Wildlife Lodge Kikoboga more info ->
Mikumi Wildlife Lodge, Kikoboga is situated within the National Park near to the main gates and Mikumi National Park Head Quarters. The accommodation consists of spacious individual stone chalets, each with its own large verandah offering great views over the vast Mkata Flood Plains. The raised, open-air restaurant also looks out over the plains and the bar is a wonderful place to sit and watch the sunset.
Tan-Swiss Hotel more info ->
The Tan-Swiss Hotel is located on the main Morogoro to Iringa road about 2 km west of Mikumi National Park. It offers affordable comfortable accommodation with large double beds and en suite facilities with piping hot water. All rooms come with private terraces. The restaurant with its vibrant murals serves a wide variety of tasty meals to suit all palates.
VETA more info ->
The VETA or Vocational Education Training Center Hotel is located in Mikumi Town. It provides a budget option for visitors to Mikumi National Park.
Vuma Hills Tented Camp more info ->
Vuma Hill Tented Camp is situated in the Vuma Hills, with a superb view of the extensive plains of Mikumi.
The camp is perched up in the hills with private balconies looking out over the plains.
Vuma Hill Tented Camp is the most luxurious choice of accommodation available in Mikumi National Park.
