Mikumi National Park
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Birdwatching In Mikumi National Park
Game Driving in Mikumi
Walking Safari in Mikumi National Park
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.
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!
Mikumi National Park Locations view all
Mikumi town is right next to Mikumi National Park, and is where you'll stay if you're looking for a budget visit to Mikumi
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Mikumi National Park lies in the South of Tanzania and offers the visitor an amazing natural experience, a unique and special part of the Tanzania safari. With far fewer visitors than the north and a heavy concentration of game, a safari to Mikumi is always rewarding.
