Mikumi is an iconic and quiet national park situated in the Southern Circuit of Tanzania. The national park is closely located on the north-west side of the Selous Game Reserve.
It is the 4th largest national park in the country with a varied landscape. The national park was established in 1964 and covers an area of 3,230 km2;. Due to its open savannah field, the national park is mostly compared with Serengeti and called the Serengeti of the southern circuit.
The vegetation of the area offers to witness savannah dotted with acacia, tamarinds, baobab, and some rare palm trees. While driving towards the national park, you will meet get to witness a great scenic view. The driveways are covered with greenery on both sides as well you will get the view of mountains beside the road.
The national park is truly iconic. You can meet some wildlife even before you enter the gate of the national park. The accommodation inside the national park is also spectacular. Some of the most spotted animals in the national park are; elephant, giraffe, buffalo, Burchell's zebra, sable, eland, Liechtenstein's hartebeest, lion, leopard, spotted hyena, and jackal.
January
Short rainy season
February
Short rainy season
March
Short rainy season
April
Long rainy season
May
Long rainy season
June
Dry Season
July
Dry Season
August
Dry Season
September
Dry Season
October
Dry Season
November
Short rainy season
December
Short rainy season
The Scenic beauty The vegetation dotted with acacia, baobab, tamarinds, and some rare palm, spectacular rock formations of the mountains Rubeho and Uluguru.
Wild life The Park hosts herds of zebra, wildebeest, buffalo and impala. There are families of warthog, troops of yellow baboon and vervet monkeys. Elephant can be seen from afar and lion and spotted hyena are common. There are two artificial pools inhabited by hippos. More than 400 different species of birds, all make this a park of worth visiting .
You can get into the park by bus from Dar.
The Scenic beauty The vegetation dotted with acacia, baobab, tamarinds, and some rare palm, spectacular rock formations of the mountains Rubeho and Uluguru.
Wild life The Park hosts herds of zebra, wildebeest, buffalo and impala. There are families of warthog, troops of yellow baboon and vervet monkeys. Elephant can be seen from afar and lion and spotted hyena are common. There are two artificial pools inhabited by hippos. More than 400 different species of birds, all make this a park of worth visiting .
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The national park is the most easily accessible national park in the country. Like all other Northern Tanzania national parks, the park is also can be visited throughout the year. However,
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