Mikumi National Park

Mikumi National Park, located about 300 kilometers west of Dar es Salaam along the Dar-Mbeya highway, is one of Tanzania’s most accessible and popular national parks. Its stunning scenic plains and iconic baobab trees create a picturesque landscape that is home to a diverse range of wildlife and bird species. Mikumi is renowned for its impressive concentrations of wildlife, including rare species such as the magnificent sable antelope, African hunting dog, blue wildebeest, and Lichtenstein’s hartebeest. The park’s southern regions, characterized by gentle foothills and expansive miombo woodland savannas, offer spectacular natural beauty and a rich habitat for these unique animals.