As accessible as it is, Mikumi is the most appealing Park to a safari. This Park will give a true taste of an African safari while preserving your precious time.
The Park has a
variety of wildlife that can be easily seen. Its closeness to Dar makes it an
ideal place for weekend visitors who don’t have to spend a long time on an
extended safari itinerary.
The park derives
its name from a palm tree called Borassus palm which once grew there and covers
an area of 3,230km2
Tourist activities
There are different activities that you can do while in
Mikumi National Park and that includes; Day and night game viewing, long and
short walking Safaris, camping, Filming, photographing, Bird watching, bush
meals and picnicking.
Game Drive
They range from half day game drives depending on one’s wish. The entire area of Mikumi is always teeming with wildlife hence memorable sighting are assured.
Night Game drive
For those wishing to encounter nocturnal animals such as porcupines, civet, cats and aardvarks a night game drive is a fantastic option.
Bird watching
The Mkata plains is a great place for birding. Mikumi boasts of a respectful 400 species of birds with the most common ones being the black bellied bustards, guinea fowls, marabou storks, bateleur eagles, ox peckers, colorful lilac breasted rollers and yellow throated long claw.
Walking safari
Walking safari is best done in the morning or evening when the temperature is low. During this time animals are also active searching for their food taking advantage of the cool temperature. Enjoy the beautiful sounds of nature comprised of bird songs, animal voices and insect sounds.
Filming and
Photographing
The Park makes the best place for professional filming and photographing.