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SERENEGETI DESTINATIONS

MIKUMI

Explore Mikumi National Park, Tanzania's fourth-largest park with abundant wildlife and stunning landscapes, often called "The Little Serengeti".

Serengeti Map

About Mikumi

Mikumi National Park is Tanzania's fourth-largest national park, covering an area of 3,230 square kilometers. Located between the Uluguru Mountains and the Lumango range.

The park is characterized by its Mkata Floodplain, which is often compared to the Serengeti plains due to its open horizons and abundant wildlife including lions, elephants, buffaloes, and zebras.

Highlights

Mkata Floodplain

Open savanna plains teeming with diverse wildlife.

Big Game

Home to lions, elephants, buffaloes and giraffes.

Accessible Safari

Easily accessible from Dar es Salaam (4-5 hours).

Bird Life

Over 400 bird species recorded in the park.

Hippo Pools

View hippos and crocodiles close to the main gate.

Experience Mikumi's Top Tours

Great Migration

Witness The Great Migration

The Great Wildebeest Migration is the largest single movement of wild animals in the world. About 1.5 million wildebeests and 300,000 zebras and antelopes move in a clockwise loop through the Serengeti-Mara ecosystem.

See Migration Tours

Year-Round Wildlife Viewing

Serengeti offers superb wildlife viewing year-round. Even when the migration has moved on, the park maintains a high density of resident game, including lions, leopards, elephants, and buffaloes.

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Combine with Nearby Destinations

Combine your Mikumi safari with these other Tanzanian destinations.

Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater

Descend into the world's largest inactive volcanic caldera, a natural amphitheater teeming with wildlife. The Ngorongoro Crater is a UNESCO World Heritage Site where you can witness the Big 5 in a single day against a backdrop of stunning geological formations.

→ EXPLORE NGORONGORO
Tree Climbing Lions

Lake Manyara

Famous for its unique tree-climbing lions and vast flocks of flamingos painting the lake pink. Lake Manyara National Park offers a diverse landscape of groundwater forests, acacia woodlands, and the soda lake itself, perfect for birdwatching and photography.

→ EXPLORE MANYARA
Tarangire Elephants

Tarangire National Park

Known as the "Home of Elephants," Tarangire is famous for its massive herds of elephants and iconic baobab trees. During the dry season, the Tarangire River becomes a magnet for migratory animals, offering exceptional wildlife viewing in a quieter setting.

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Zanzibar Beach

Zanzibar Island

After the thrill of the safari, unwind in the turquoise waters of Zanzibar. Lounge on pristine white-sand beaches, wander through the historic streets of Stone Town, and immerse yourself in the vibrant spices, culture, and traditions of the Swahili Coast. Kilimora Adventure offers the perfect bush-to-beach escape, combining the best of wildlife adventures with ultimate relaxation by the ocean..

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Travel Guide

Frequently Asked Questions

Mikumi is very accessible. It is about a 4-5 hour drive from Dar es Salaam on a good tarmac road.

The dry season from June to October is best for wildlife viewing as vegetation is thinner.

You can see the Mkata Floodplain ecosystem which supports elands, buffaloes, zebras, giraffes, elephants, lions, and leopards.

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