MIKUMI NATIONAL PARK is one of the most accessible and popular safari parks
in Tanzania, located in the southern safari circuit near Morogoro, not far from
Dar es Salaam.
It covers about **3,230 km²** and was established in **1964**, making it one
of the country’s older protected areas. It is also the **fourth largest national
park in Tanzania**.

Where it is
* About **4–6 hours by road from Dar es Salaam**
* Lies along the highway toward Morogoro / Iringa
* Part of a large ecosystem connected to the Selous/Nyerere conservation area

What you can see there
Mikumi is famous for “easy safari sightings,” meaning you often see animals
quickly:
* Elephants
* Lions
* Giraffes
* Zebras
* Buffaloes
* Wildebeest
* Hippos (especially at Hippo Pools)
* Over **400 bird species** ([nationalparksassociation.org][3])
The landscape is very open, similar to the Serengeti, with wide savannah plains,
baobab trees, and seasonal rivers.

Why people like it
* Very close to Dar es Salaam (good for short trips or weekends)
* Easier and cheaper safari compared to Serengeti
* High chance of seeing animals even on a short game drive
* Great for first-time safari visitors
Best activities
* Game drives (main activity)
* Visiting Hippo Pools
* Birdwatching
* Optional cultural visits near surrounding villages