Access to Mikumi is by road from Dar-es-Salaam. The road is paved.The park has a wide variety of wildlife that is easy to spot and well acclimatised to game viewing. Most visitors come to Mikumi National Park looking for the 'Big Five' (leopard, lion, elephant, buffalo, and rhino). Hippo pools provide close access to the water-loving beasts, and bird watching along the waterways is particularly rewarding. Mikumi National Park borders the Selous Game Reserve and Udzungwa National Park, and the three locations make a varied and pleasant safari circuit. 3-½ hour drive from Dar Es Salaam.

Best time: Throughout the year.

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