Welcome to Mikumi National Park
Mikumi National Park, located in southern Tanzania, is known for its open savannahs, abundant wildlife, and scenic landscapes. Famous for lions, elephants, giraffes, and zebras, the park offers excellent game drives and birdwatching. It’s an ideal stop for travelers seeking a classic Tanzania safari experience outside the Serengeti.
Climate of Mikumi National Park
Mikumi National Park experiences bi-modal rainfall, with short rains from October to early November and long rains from March to May. The dry season runs from late June to September, ideal for wildlife viewing.
The park sits at an altitude of 200–800 meters and receives 500–800 mm of rainfall annually, supporting its mix of savannah, woodland, and floodplain ecosystems. Temperatures range from 25°C to 30°C, cooler at night.
Getting there
The Park can be accessed by road or air
Road. The park is 283km from Dar es salaam and 118 from Morogoro town.
Air. Scheduled flights from all the main centers in Tanzania but often routing via Dar-es-salaam.
Park attractions
The Park harbors fascinating attractions most notably the Hippo pools that provide close access to the mud loving beasts and bird watching. Zebra, wildebeest, impala and buffalo are found on the grassy plains.
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