The Mikumi is a National Park in Tanzania in the provinces of Morogoro. The park was established on 01.01.1964 and covers an area of 3.23 km². The Mikumi offers the possibility of self-drive safaris.
The park is located in central Tanzania about 280 km west of Dar es Salaam and borders the Selous Game Reserve to the south.
| Biodiversity | Sighting conditions |
|---|---|
| Very high | Okay |
Official Name
Mikumi
Provinces
Morogoro
Area
3.23 km2
Foundation
1964-01-01
Vegetation
No information
Habitats
Grassland savannah,Woodland savannah
Big Five-reserves
No
Self-drive-reserve
No
Entrance gates
1
The park is located in central Tanzania about 280 km west of Dar es Salaam and borders the Selous Game Reserve to the south.
The main habitat of the Mikumi is the Grassland savannah.
The vegetation and landscape is comparable to the Serengeti. The park mainly consists of savannah covered with acacias, baobabs, tamarind trees and some rare palm species. Miombo woodland grows on the slopes to the east and west. The plains are covered by flooded grasslands and swamps.
| Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Park Entrance | Central |
| Biodiversity | Sighting conditions |
|---|---|
| Very high | Okay |
Best tavel time
June (Beginning) - October (End)
Dry time
June (Beginning) - October (End)
Climate
mild-warm
Tavel time
November (Beginning) - May (End)
Climate
mild-warm
High season
June (Beginning) - October (End)
Low season
June (Beginning) - October (End)
The rainy season takes place from Beginning November to End May The dry season first extended over the months from Beginning June to End October inclusive. The best time to tour is Beginning June End October.
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 are June to August. In the rainy season, rain falls almost daily, usually in the afternoon, but rarely for long.
The Mikumi is home to 153 mammals such as Lion, Elephant, Leopard, Cape Buffalo, Giraffe as well as 525 bird species, 0 reptile species, 0 fish species and 47 amphibian species. The Mikumi provides Very high conditions for wildlife viewing.
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