Safari Journey
5 Days / 4 Nights
Nyerere & Mikumi
Combine Mikumi’s open floodplain with the Rufiji River landscapes of Nyerere on a five-day journey from Dar es Salaam.
From US$1,650 per person
Tanzania Destinations
Mikumi National Park
Open grassland on the Mkata floodplain, in the heart of southern Tanzania.
The Mkata Floodplain
Open Country in the South.
Mikumi National Park lies in southern Tanzania. At its centre is the Mkata floodplain, a wide expanse of grassland framed by acacia and miombo woodland and by the hills and mountains that surround the park.
The main highway from Dar es Salaam towards the southwest runs through the park, which makes Mikumi one of the more accessible safari destinations in the south.
To the south, it adjoins the wider landscape of Nyerere National Park and the former Selous Game Reserve, and it combines naturally with time on the Rufiji River.
What Makes It Distinctive
Plains Game and Big Skies.
Mikumi’s open floodplain gives it a broad, accessible character that is quite different from the woodland and rivers of Nyerere.
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The Floodplain
Wide grassland and scattered trees make for open views and relaxed game drives across the Mkata valley.
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Wildlife
The park offers opportunities to observe elephants, buffalo, giraffes, zebra, wildebeest and impala, with lions also present.
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Birdlife
Grassland, woodland and seasonal pools attract a wide variety of birds, especially in the greener months.
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The Southern Circuit
Mikumi works well as an introduction to southern Tanzania, or as one part of a longer journey through the south.
When to Visit
Following the Seasons.
The drier months, roughly June to October, usually concentrate wildlife around water and shorten the grass, which helps with viewing. The rains turn the floodplain green and bring migrant birds.
Conditions vary from year to year, so we help you choose timing that suits the rest of your journey.
Planning Your Visit
Mikumi in Practice.
How Long to Stay
One or two nights gives time for game drives across the floodplain in the early morning and late afternoon.
Getting There
Mikumi can be reached by road from Dar es Salaam, and light-aircraft flights can also be arranged.
Pairs Well With
Continue to Nyerere National Park for boat safaris on the Rufiji, or end on the coast in Zanzibar.
What to Bring
Neutral-coloured clothing, sun protection and a good pair of binoculars make the most of time on safari.
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