Mikumi National Park, located in Morogoro region,
in the South of Tanzania, is the most accessible
park from Dar Es Salaam, the commercial capital
of Tanzania.
the park takes its name from the National language
"Kiswahili" for the Borassus palms
(Borassus flabellifer) which once grew there
in profusion.
The plains that surround the river Mkata are place
of grass of numerous species of animals, as buffalos
and elephants.
Iringa Highway traversing the park for 50 km, is
contributing to the high mortality of the animals
along the road. In the offices of the park gate there
are an exhibition that show this sad barbarism that
unfortunately increases every year.
Features - Mikumi National
Park
Established:
1.964
Area:
3.230
sq Km., the 3rd largest park in Tanzania.
Location:
Latitude
7 00` y 7 50`s and Longitude 37 00` y 37
30`e.
Altitude:
549
m. above sea level.
Features:
River
Mkata plains, hippo pool...
Wildlife:
Hippopotamus, crocodiles, antelopes,
buffaloes, elephants, zebras, giraffes,
lions, leopards, warthog and a great variety
of birds.
Distances:
3-4
hours from Dar Es Salaam
When
to go:
The
best time to visit park is during the dry
season (June through February).
