Overview

Mikumi National Park covers about 3,230 km² and is Tanzania's fourth-largest national park, dominated by the open Mkata Floodplain — often likened to the Serengeti in miniature. Flanked by the Uluguru and Lumango mountain ranges, it sits on the Eastern Circuit just a few hours' drive from Dar es Salaam, making it the easiest full big-game safari to reach on short notice.

Wildlife

• Prides of lions resting on the open plains
• Large elephant herds across the floodplain
• Hippos & crocodiles in the Mkata River pools
• Giraffe, zebra, buffalo & wildebeest in big numbers
• Over 400 recorded bird species

Activities

• Game drives across the Mkata Floodplain
• Birdwatching around the river & wetlands
• Photography of lions, elephants & open savannah
• Guided walking safaris
• Scenic drives beneath the Uluguru Mountains