National park

Mikumi National Park

Open floodplains, wildlife and a welcoming introduction to Tanzania’s southern circuit.
Mikumi National Park — Tanzania

A closer look

Mikumi National Park is known for the Mkata floodplain, framed by hills and woodland. Giraffes, zebras and other plains wildlife make game drives rewarding, while the wider landscape links the park with southern Tanzania’s mountain and wilderness areas.

Mikumi can stand alone as a short safari or form part of a longer southern route. Pair wildlife viewing with the forests of Udzungwa, or continue toward Ruaha when your travel time allows.

Best time to visit

Wildlife viewing is possible across the seasons, with access and grass cover influenced by rainfall.

Getting here

Usually reached by road from Dar es Salaam or Morogoro. Allow for the driving time when combining several southern destinations.

Your kind of escape.

Your interests. Your companions. Your pace. Let us shape the details around you.

A few moments to look forward to

Mkata floodplain

Discover the open-country scenery at the heart of a Mikumi safari.

Plains wildlife

Watch for giraffes, zebras and other wildlife while exploring with your guide.

Southern circuit connections

Combine Mikumi with Udzungwa or a longer southern Tanzania route.

Journeys that take you here

A starting point for your own story. Each journey can be shaped around you.

Nyerere National Park — Tanzania
10 Days
9 nights

Southern Tanzania, Rivers to Highlands

Tanzania
A privately planned route through Nyerere, Mikumi, Udzungwa and Ruaha, with the stays and transfers shaped around your dates.
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On request
Per person

Stay a little closer

Places to stay in or near this destination, selected to fit the route and rhythm of your journey.

Vuma Hills Tented Camp — Mikumi National Park
Mikumi National Park, Tanzania

Vuma Hills Tented Camp

A tented retreat in the wooded hills above Mikumi’s plains, with a pool and a base for safari drives and Udzungwa excursions.

Let’s plan your time here.

Share your dates and what draws you here. We’ll help shape a visit around you.