Mikumi National Park – Hodari Adventures

Mikumi National Park: A Wilderness Adventure Awaits

Mikumi National Park: A Hidden Gem of Tanzania

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About the National Park

Mikumi National Park is located in the southern part of Tanzania, bordered to the south by the Selous Game Reserve, Africa’s largest protected wildlife area. The park is known for its diverse wildlife and beautiful landscapes, making it a popular destination for both domestic and international tourists.

Square Meters

Mikumi National Park covers an area of approximately 3,230 square kilometers, making it the fourth-largest national park in Tanzania.

Adventures

Visitors to Mikumi National Park can enjoy a variety of adventures, including game drives, guided walking safaris, and bird watching. The park is home to a wide range of wildlife, including elephants, lions, zebras, giraffes, and wildebeests, making it a paradise for wildlife enthusiasts.

Tourism

Mikumi National Park offers a range of accommodation options, including lodges, campsites, and luxury tented camps, ensuring that visitors can enjoy a comfortable stay while exploring the park’s wonders. Guided tours and safari packages are also available, providing visitors with a comprehensive experience of the park’s beauty and wildlife.

Additional Activities

In addition to game drives and safaris, visitors to Mikumi National Park can also enjoy other activities such as bush walks, night drives, and cultural tours to nearby villages, providing a deeper insight into the local way of life.

Wildlife

Mikumi National Park is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including elephants, lions, leopards, zebras, giraffes, buffaloes, wildebeests, and various antelope species. The park is also known for its rich birdlife, with over 400 bird species recorded.

Activity details

Dar es Salaam/Morogoro – Mikumi National Park

Pickup from your hotel or airport in Dar es Salaam and drive to Mikumi National Park via Morogoro, a roughly 4 hours, you will have breakfast stop in Chalinze or packed breakfast before continuing with a drive to the Park. Upon your arrival at the park check-in at your lodge for lunch and later go for evening and sunset game drives. In Mikumi National park expect to see mammals such as Lions, Buffalos, wild dogs, Giraffe, Wildebeest, Zebras, Impalas, Warthogs, elephants, hippos, and numerous bird species.

Day 1

Full day Mikumi Game Drives

Early the morning game drives starting after breakfast and continue till lunch time were you will have a picnic lunch, watch out to spot the big 5 animals except for the rhinoceros which are missing in this park and other wildlife species. Return to the lodge at Mikumi Wildlife Safari Camp for dinner and overnight.

Day 2