-Plains of exotic secrets!
Mikumi National Park, is a plain of wonders, a haven for wildlife photographers and the closest wildlife terrain from Dar Es Salaam. Pongo safaris caters for both adventurous & luxurious safaris in Mikumi national park, by facilitating your excursion and securing your accommodation of choice within the Mikumi wildlife terrains. Below are brief details on the park and the activities you may indulge in at Mikumi during your exotic wildlife safari in the southern terrains of Tanzania.
Brief:
Mikumi National Park
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Est: 1964
Area: 3,230sq.km
Location: 7º00':7º50'S, 37º00':37º30'E
Altitude: 430-2,270m asl
Distance: 295 km. 3-4hrs. From Dar-Es-Salaam
330 km. 5-6hrs. From Ruaha National Park
Best time to visit: September-March
Major attractions
Habitat Mosaic(Woodland, Open Woodland, wooded grassland, riverine)
Mkata Flood plains, Malundwe Afro Mountains habitat.
Over 450 species of birds (native & migratory), Maasai & Reticulate
Giraffe, Elephant & Wild Dog are few amongst a staggering range of large
game species. The Mtambiko hill (historical place of worship for the Vidunda tribe).
Beautiful scene of the Eastern Arc mountains surrounding
the plains.
Activities
-Camping
-Game Viewing
-Bird Watching
-Wildlife Photography
-Community tourism (Morogoro Region)
Ruaha - Mikumi - Udzungwa - Selous - Zanzibar - Mafia - Saadani - Dar Es Salaam - Kilwa