Mikumi
Size:
3,230
sq km (1,250 sq miles), the fourth-largest park
in Tanzania, and part
of a much larger ecosystem
centred on the uniquely vast Selous Game
Reserve.
Location:
283 km (175 miles) west of Dar es Salaam,
north of Selous, and en route to Ruaha,
Udzungwa and (for the intrepid) Katavi.
How to get there:
A good surfaced road connects Mikumi to
Dar es Salaam via Morogoro, a
roughly 4 hour
drive. Also road connections to Udzungwa,
Ruaha and (dry
season only) Selous. Charter
flight from Dar es Salaam, Arusha or
Selous. Local
buses run from Dar to park HQ where game
drives can be
arranged.
To do:
Game drives and guided walks. Visit nearby
Udzungwa or travel on to Selous or Ruaha.
Wildlife:
Eland,
Greater kudu, Yellow Baboon, Vervet Monkey,
Serval, Sable antelope,
Hippopotamus, Zebra,
Lion, Wildebeest, Impala, Buffalo, Giraffe,
Elephant.
Birds (more than 400 species) amongst whom:
Lilac-breasted roller, Yellow-throated longclaw,
Bateleur Eagle, Waterbirds.
Best time:
Accessible year round.
Source: TANAPA.
Accommodation in partner lodges:
Foxes Camp Vuma Hills (Video link)
Foxes Safari Camp (Video link)
Download here a pdf with a
more detailed description of this park.
