Mikumi National Park is situated between the Rift Valley slopes to the Southwest and the Uluguru Mountains to the East. Sharing a common border and ecosystem with Selous Game Reserve to the south, Mikumi National Park is only three to four hours drive from Dar es Salaam and en route to the National Parks of Udzungwa Mountains, Ruaha and Kitulo. Because of its accessibility Mikumi is one of the most popular National Park in Tanzania.

Mikumi’s landscape can be compared to the Serengeti. It is characterized by Savannahs, alluvial plains, baobab and acacia trees and rare palm trees. Spectacular rock formations can be seen on the Uluguru and Rubeho mountains from Mikumi National Park.

Mikumi National Park is rich in wildlife including buffalo, wildebeest, zebra, lion, elephant, impala, hippos, baboon, giraffe, warthog, waterbuck and eland which can be viewed throughout the year. Reptiles including crocodile, monitor lizard and python are also resident in the park. Rare animals that can be spotted includes the Sable Antelope resident in the southern part of the park bordering the Selous, the Greater Kudu, leopard, and the wild dog also known as the African Hunting Dog. It is also a home more than 400 bird species have been recorded, including European migrants during the rainy season.

The park can be visited throughout the year.