Mikumi National Park
A park on the Mkata floodplain, about four hours by road from Dar es Salaam through Morogoro. The easy access makes it a common choice for short safaris, and it links the Nyerere landscape to the south with the Udzungwa mountains.
- Best time
- All year. The dry season runs from May to November. The rest of the year is greener, and the roads and tracks stay usable.
The open grassland around the Mkata River in the north of the park is the best area for wildlife, with buffalo, elephant, lion, zebra, wildebeest and giraffe. Sable antelope, Lichtenstein's hartebeest and greater kudu live in the woodland around the plains but are harder to find.
About 400 bird species have been recorded. Game drives, night drives and guided walks are offered. The same road continues to Udzungwa, Iringa and Ruaha, and in the dry season a gravel road links Mikumi with Nyerere National Park.
Wildlife
- Elephant
- Lion
- Buffalo
- Zebra
- Wildebeest
- Giraffe
- Sable antelope
- Lichtenstein's hartebeest