Mikumi National Park Is Tanzania's fourth-biggest national park covering a total land area of 3230 square kilometers. Mikumi National park includes the most famous Uluguru mountains in the Eastern part. The park is surrounded by mountains and hills and this gives a good scenic and fabulous colors and lights around the park.

Leopard at Mikumi National Park

Best Time to Visit Mikumi National Park;

Wildlife viewing in Mikumi is fine throughout the year, but the best time is from late June to October (the Dry season). At this time vegetation is thinner, and animals gather around waterholes. The end of the Dry season (September and October) is particularly rewarding as big herds of animals come to drink at the last sources of water.

• Best Time;

June to October (Animals are attracted to the waterholes)

• High Season;

June to October (Mikumi doesn't usually have crowds at any time)

• Low Season;

April and May (Low season discounts might apply)

• Best Weather;

June to October (Little to no rainfall)

• Worst Weather;

March and April (Peak of Wet season)

Cheetah Hunting at Mikumi National Park

Activities at Mikumi National Park;

• Bird Watching
• Walking Safaris
• Day Game Drives
• Night Game Drives
• Birding Safaris
• Camping Safaris
• Flying Safari
• Cultural visit
• Picnics

Birds Watching at Mikumi National Park

Weather and Climate at Mikumi National Park;

The climate in Mikumi varies from warm to hot and humid, with little change throughout the year. The warmest months are October to March, and the coolest is June to August. Mikumi Wet season runs from November to May. Rains occur almost daily, usually in the afternoon, but seldom last long. The Dry season is from June to October.

Dry season–June to October;

Afternoon temperatures are usually around 27°C/81°F. Days are bright and clear. June, July, August & September – It hardly ever rains. These are the coolest months. Night temperatures drop to about 18°C/64°F. October – If early, rains might start at the end of October.

Wet season–November to May;

It is hot and humid in the Wet season. Afternoon temperatures are usually around 30°C/86°F and night temperatures are around 21°C/70°F.

November & December – This is the beginning of the Wet season, and the exact start is unpredictable. Rains are infrequent, usually in the afternoon. It is rare for it to rain throughout the day.

January & February – The rainy season is well on its way now, and there will be rainier days in these months. Still, it's rare to experience rain all day. Afternoon showers are common.

March, April & May – These are the wettest months. There tends to be cloud cover and rain most days, although seldom for the whole day. The average temperatures range from 28°C/82°F for a high and 21°C/70°F for a low.

Mikumi National Park Lioness and her Cub

Getting to Mikumi National Park;

Safaris to Mikumi usually start from Dar es Salaam, and your point of entry for the country is Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR). We will pick you up from the airport and handle all further ground operations or domestic flights.

Mikumi is a four-hour drive away from Dar es Salaam and can easily be visited as a weekend getaway. However, most people visit Mikumi en route to Nyerere or Ruaha, the more popular parks in southern Tanzania. The only scheduled flights to Mikumi are with Safari Air Link which offers a daily connection to Ruaha, Selous, Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar. If driving from Ruaha, the distance is about 320km/200mi, and the drive takes roughly five hours.

Tourists in Our Open-Sided Vehicles 

Where to Stay at Mikumi National Park;

The park has two lodges that are located inside, 3 tented camps, and 3 public campsites. Like any other protected area in Tanzania, Mikumi national park lodges are categorized into three categories those are Luxury lodges, Mid-range lodges, and Budget lodges. It’s true that few lodges are located inside the park but most of them are found around the park.

Giraffe  encirclement at Nearby Accommodation