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Mikumi National Park
About Mikumi National Park
Mikumi National Park feels easier to fit into a Tanzania trip than many safari parks, but it still gives you the wide plains, wildlife, and open scenery people usually hope for. It is especially known for the Mkata floodplain, where the landscape feels broad and uncluttered, with animals often easier to spot than in denser parks. That mix of accessibility and a proper safari setting is what makes it stand out.
When to visit
June to October is the best overall period for dry weather, easier wildlife viewing, and classic safari conditions.
Most popular: June - October
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Location
Getting There
Mikumi National Park is located in southern Tanzania, about 300 kilometres west of Dar es Salaam, and is usually reached in around 3 to 4 hours by road along the Dar - Mbeya highway.
