The Mikumi National Park is a national park in Mikumi, near Morogoro, Tanzania. The park was established in 1964, currently covers an area of 3230 km² and is the fourth largest in the country.
The Mikumi is bordered to the south with the Selous Game Reserve, the two areas forming a unique ecosystem. Two other natural areas bordering the national park are the Udzungwa Mountains and Uluguru Mountains.
The landscape of Mikumi is often compared to that of the Serengeti. The road that crosses the park divides it into two areas with partially distinct environments. The area north-west is characterized by the alluvial plain of the river basin Mkata. The vegetation of this area consists of savannah dotted with acacia, baobab, tamarinds, and some rare palm. In this area, at the furthest from the road, there are spectacular rock formations of the mountains Rubeho and Uluguru. The southeast part of the park is less rich in wildlife, and not very accessible.
The fauna includes many species characteristic of the African savannah. According to local guides at Mikumi, chances of seeing a lion who climbs a tree trunk is larger than in Manyara (famous for being one of the few places where the lions exhibit this behavior). The park contains a subspecies of giraffe, that biologists consider the link between the Masai giraffe and the Somali giraffe. Other animals in the park are elephants, zebras, gnu, impales, eland, kudu, black antelope, baboons and buffaloes. At about 5 km from the north of the park, there are two pools inhabited by hippos. More than 400 different species of birds also inhabit the park.
The Mikuni belongs to the circuit of the wildlife parks of Tanzania, less visited by international tourists and better protected from the environmental point of view. Most of the routes that cross the Mikumi proceed in the direction of the Ruaha National Park and the Selous. The recommended season for visiting the park is the dry season between May and November.
Dar Es Salaam/Mikumi National Park
Early in the morning pick up from your Hotel in Dar es Salaam breakfast departs for Mikumi National Park, the drive will take about 4to5 to hours to drive on the tarmac road, the open lands, and wildlife of the Mkata floodplain, the center of Mikumi, are often compared to the most famous landscapes of the Serengeti.
At the end of the dry season, swimming pools, including the hippo pool, serve as a magnet for wildlife, and large herds of elephants and buffaloes visit these sites. Picnic lunch inside the park. Late Evening drive back to Arusha
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Day 01: Dar es Salaam/Mikumi National Park
After breakfast drive from Dar es Salaam via Morogoro and Chalinze with picnic lunch packs to Mikumi National Park. After arrival, you will proceed with an afternoon game drive in the Park The Makata floodplain is an attractive point of the park where you can easily spot a large number of animals including elephants, buffaloes, zebras, giraffes, wild dogs, impalas, and a large number of bird species.
The vegetation of the region includes a savanna with acacia, baobab, tamarinds, and some rare palms. In this area, farthest from the road, are the spectacular cliffs of the Rubeho and Uluguru mountains. Dinner and overnight at Hotel/Camp/Lodge
Day 02: Mikumi National Park
After early breakfast, depart for the morning game drive, The Bush never sleeps. Something, somewhere, is always at work or play, hunting or being hunted, browsing, mating or simply going about its business.
However, the early morning is a particularly good time for bringing you close to the wildlife, just when the action is at its most exciting.
Few predators hunt in the heat, so the cool of a new morning is when we are most likely to witness the thrill of the chase. Lunch will be taken before departure to Dar es Salaam
Late afternoon depart dar es Salaam and drop off at your hotel
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Day 01: Dar es Salaam/Mikumi National Park
After breakfast drive from Dar es Salaam via Morogoro and Chalinze with picnic lunch packs to Mikumi National Park. After arrival, you will proceed with an afternoon game drive in the Park which is expecting you to see wild animals like Elephants, giraffes, Lions, Buffaloes, and other animals that the guide will sport for you. Dinner and overnight at Hotel/Camp/Lodge
Day 02: Mikumi National Park
After breakfast, go for a full-day game drive in the vast beautiful Mikumi National Park till evening. The Makata floodplain is an attractive point of the park where you can easily spot a large number of animals including elephants, buffaloes, zebras, giraffes, wild dogs, impalas, and a large number of bird species. The vegetation of the region includes a savanna with acacia, baobab, tamarinds, and some rare palms. In this area, farthest from the road, are the spectacular cliffs of the Rubeho and Uluguru mountains. Dinner and overnight at Hotel/Camp/Lodge
Day 03: Mikumi National Park/ Dar es Salaam
After breakfast drive to Dar es Salaam. Arrive in Dar es Salaam drop off at your hotel or transfer to Dar es Salaam Airport
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