Mikumi National Park is Tanzania’s fourth-biggest national park and the most accessible from Dar es Salaam, making a perfect safari destination for those with less time to travel. The landscape of Mikumi National Park is often compared to those of the Serengeti National Park as acacias, baobabs and tamarinds dot the savannah. The Ruhebo and Uluguru mountains as well as some interesting rock formations can be seen close to the northern boundary of the park and the Mkata plains are by far the best place for game viewing.

Located in between Lumango mountains and Uluguru mountaints, Mikumi is one of the most reliable national parks in Tanzania for sightings of eland, sable antelope and greater kudus. Mikumi National Park is a home to lions, leopards, zebras, wildebeest, impala, python, giraffes, warthog, hippos, waterbuck, crocodile and wild dogs. The park is famous for its healthy population of elephants and buffaloes which can easily be spotted out on the plains. The tamarind trees are a favorite spot for elephants and giraffes who spend hours eating the fruits.