Southern Tanzania: Mikumi and Ruaha
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Park guide · Southern circuit
Mikumi National Park
Open floodplain wildlife, five hours from Dar es Salaam.
- Size
- about 3,200 km²
- Getting there
- about 5 h from Dar es Salaam
- Stay
- 1–2 nights
Mikumi’s Mkata floodplain is open grassland much like the Serengeti on a smaller scale, with elephant, giraffe, zebra, buffalo and lion. It is the easiest park to reach by road from Dar es Salaam, and the first stop on our Southern Tanzania safari.
When to go
June to October.
Safaris
Safaris that include Mikumi
When is the best time to visit Mikumi?
June to October.
How long should I spend in Mikumi?
We recommend 1–2 nights. Travel time: about 5 h from Dar es Salaam.
Where do you want to wake up?
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