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Mikumi National Park
The Closest Park to Dar es Salaam
Mikumi National Park is Tanzania's fourth largest park and the closest to Dar es Salaam, making it ideal for short safaris from the coast. The park's open floodplains attract large herds of buffalo, zebra, wildebeest and giraffe, while the Mkata floodplain is one of the best areas in Tanzania for spotting lions. The park is easily combined with Nyerere National Park for a complete Southern Circuit safari.
Southern Circuit
Circuit
283 km from Dar
Distance
Morogoro Region
Location
3,230 km²
Area
Park Highlights
Closest national park to Dar es Salaam — ideal weekend safari
Open Mkata floodplain — excellent lion sightings
Large herds of buffalo, zebra, wildebeest and giraffe
Hippo pools along the Mkata River
Over 400 bird species in varied habitats
Excellent base for combining with Nyerere
Activities
Game drives on the open Mkata floodplain
Lion and predator tracking
Hippo pool viewing
Birdwatching — 400+ species
Night game drives (with special permit)
Walking safaris with an armed ranger
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