Size
3,230 sq km (1,250 sq miles), the fourth-largest park in Tanzania, and part of a much large ecosystem centred on the uniquely vast Selous Game Reserve.
Location
283 km (175 miles) west of Dar es salama, north of Selous, and en route to Ruaha, Udzungwa and (for the intrepid) Katavi.
How to get there
A good surfaced road connects Mikumi to Dar es salaama Via Morongoro, a roughly 4 hour drive. Also road connections to Udzungwa,Ruaha and (dry season only) Selous. Charter flight from Dar es salaam, Arusha or Selous.
Local buses run from Dar to park HQ where game drives can be arranged.
To do
Gema drive and guided walks. Visit nearby Udzungwa or travel on to Selous or Ruaha.
Best time
Accessible year round.
Accommodation
Two lodges, two luxury tented camps, three campsites. Guest houses in Mikumi town on the park border.
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