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Mikumi National Park
Tanzania's Most Accessible Safari Destination
About Mikumi
Mikumi is Tanzania's fourth-largest park and the most accessible from Dar es Salaam. Often compared to the Serengeti for its wide-open horizons and abundant wildlife, the park is dominated by the Mkata Floodplain. This area is a magnet for grazers and predators alike, featuring golden grasslands dotted with iconic "sausage trees" and lonely baobabs.
Because the park is bisected by a highway, it's one of the best places for a "quick safari" without sacrificing the quality of sightings. The park is framed by the beautiful Uluguru Mountains to the northeast and the Rubeho Mountains to the southeast, providing a stunning backdrop for photography.
Quick Facts
Wildlife Highlight
Mikumi is famous for its massive elands (Africa's largest antelope), "tree-climbing" lions, and large elephant families. The Mkata Floodplain attracts herds of zebras, wildebeest, impala, and buffalo, which in turn draw predators like lions, leopards, and hyenas.
Activities You Can Do
Experience the best of Mikumi National Park
Game Drives
Explore the Mkata Floodplain for sightings of lions, giraffes, zebras, and the rare sable antelope.
Walking Safaris
Accompanied by an armed ranger, get a ground-level view of the flora and animal tracks.
Bird Watching
With over 400 species, it's a paradise for spotting the lilac-breasted roller and bateleur eagle.
Night Game Drives
Some lodges offer the chance to see nocturnal hunters like leopards and hyenas in action.
Location & Map
Just 4-5 hours from Dar es Salaam, Mikumi is Tanzania's most accessible safari destination
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Experience the closest safari to Dar es Salaam with incredible wildlife sightings. Contact us to plan your adventure.
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