Mikumi National Park

Tanzania's fourth-largest park — 'Serengeti-lite' with giraffes, zebras and easy Dar es Salaam access.

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Country

Tanzania

Region

Morogoro Region

Best time

June–October

About Mikumi National Park

Mikumi covers 3,230 km² and sits on the Dar es Salaam–Iringa highway — making it Tanzania's most accessible mainland safari park. The Mkata Floodplain hosts giraffe, zebra, buffalo, eland, sable antelope and resident lion prides. Can be done as a long weekend from Dar — a real safari without a bush flight.

Highlights

Serengeti-lite landscape
Mkata Floodplain plains game
Sable antelope
Easy access from Dar (5-hour drive)
Resident lion prides

Best time to visit

June–October

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Tours that visit Mikumi National Park

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Wildlife Safaris Easy

Mikumi Quick Safari from Dar — 3 Days

Tanzania's most accessible safari — 'Serengeti-lite' within a 5-hour drive of Dar es Salaam.

✓Return road transfer Dar es Salaam – Mikumi in a 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
✓Professional English-speaking driver-guide throughout
✓2 nights accommodation at a full-board park lodge inside or adjacent to Mikumi National Park

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