Mikumi National Park

Size

• Covers approximately 3,230 square kilometers

Landscape and Vegetation

Mikumi is characterized by:

1. Open Grass Plains (similar to Serengeti)
2. Savanna Woodlands
3. River Floodplains
4. Seasonal Swamps

Key features include:

• Mkata Floodplain (main wildlife area)

Wildlife

Mammals

• Lions
• Elephants
• Giraffes
• Zebras
• Wildebeest
• Buffaloes
• Hippos
• Crocodiles
• Antelopes (eland, impala, hartebeest)

Birds

• Over 400 bird species, including:
  • Ostriches
  • Secretary birds
  • Hornbills
  • Eagles

Climate

• Dry season: June–October (best for game viewing)
• Wet season: November–May

Conservation and History

• Established as a national park in 1964
• Protected to conserve wildlife corridors between Mikumi and
  Nyerere National Park

Tourism Activities

Visitors can enjoy:

• Game drives
• Wildlife photography
• Bird watching
• Short safari tours (ideal for weekend trips)

Importance

Mikumi National Park is important because it:

• Protects important wildlife migration routes
• Supports large mammal populations
• Promotes tourism close to Tanzania’s main city

Fun Facts

• One of the easiest parks to access in Tanzania
• Wildlife can often be seen close to the main highway
• Often called “the mini-Serengeti of the south”