Mikumi National Park

• Experience exceptional wildlife viewing just a few hours from Dar es Salaam.

• Enjoy one of Tanzania's most accessible safari destinations.

• Encounter the Big Four and abundant plains wildlife.

• Explore vast open savannahs often compared to the Serengeti.

• Experience authentic southern Tanzania safaris with fewer crowds.

• Perfect for short safaris and first-time visitors.

☀️ June–October: Best for wildlife viewing during the dry season.

🌿 November–March: Excellent for birdwatching and lush green landscapes.

✅ Mikumi offers rewarding safari experiences throughout the year.

How to Get There

✈️ By Air: Scheduled and charter flights connect Mikumi with Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar, and other safari destinations.

🚙 By Road: Mikumi is approximately 5–6 hours by road from Dar es Salaam, making it one of Tanzania's most accessible national parks.

☑ Game Drives

☑ Walking Safaris

☑ Birding

☑ Photography

☑ Camping

Key Attractions

• Mkata Floodplain

• Hippo Pools

• Vuma Hills

• Chamgore Mountain

• Baobab Woodlands

• Wildlife Viewing Areas

• Scenic Savannah Landscapes

• Mikumi is Tanzania's fourth-largest national park.

• The Mkata Floodplain is often referred to as the "mini Serengeti" due to its abundant wildlife and open landscapes.

• Mikumi forms part of the vast Selous-Nyerere ecosystem, one of Africa's largest protected wilderness areas.

• The park offers some of the best opportunities in Tanzania to observe lions in open savannah habitats.

• More than 400 bird species have been recorded in the park.

Recommended Stay

☑ 1–2 Days

☑ 3–4 Days

Nearby Destinations

☑ Nyerere National Park

☑ Ruaha National Park

☑ Udzungwa Mountains National Park

☑ Dar es Salaam