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Mikumi National Park

Mikumi National Park

As accessible as it is, Mikumi is the most appealing Park to a safari. This Park will give you a true taste of an African safari while preserving your precious time.

The Park has a variety of wildlife that can be easily seen by visitors.

Its closeness to Dar makes it an ideal place for weekend visitors who don’t have to spend a long time on an extended safari itinerary.

The park derives its name from a palm tree called Borassus palm which once grew there and covers an area of 3,230km2

Climate

The Park experiences bi-modal rainfall season with short rains starting from October to early November and long rains from March to May and dry season is from late June to September.

Attractions of Mikumi National Park

The Park harbors fascinating attractions most notably the Hippo pools that provide close access to the mud loving beasts and bird watching.

Zebra, wildebeest, impala and buffalo are found on the grassy plains.

Wildlife of Mikumi National Park

The park has many wildlife like buffalos, Lions, Zebra, Giraffes, Elephants etc.

Giraffes are often seen browsing leaves from the isolated acacia trees that fringe the Mkata river.

Also the greater Kudu and sable antelope can be found in the miombo woodland-covered foothills of the mountain that rise from the Park boundaries.

Birds

The Mkata plain is great place for birding.

Mikumi boasts with a respectful 400 species of birds witch makes the Park a paradise for bird lovers. The most common ones being the black bellied bustards, guinea fowls, marabou storks, bateleur eagles, ox peckers, colorful lilac breasted rollers and yellow throated long claw.

Kilimanjaro National Park

Ruaha National Park

Lake Manyara National Park

Tarangire National Park

Serengeti National Park

Kilimanjaro National Park

Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa, snow caped and world’s highest free standing volcano. It comprises of two dormant volcanoes (Kibo 5,895m a.m.s.l and Mawenzi 5,149m a.m.s.l) and one extinct volcano (Shira 3,962m a.m.s.l) respectively.

The origin of the word Kilimanjaro is not well known but it said to be a combination of the Swahili word Kilima meaning “Mountain” and the KiChagga word Njaro, loosely translated as “Whiteness” giving the name “White Mountain”.

Its size is 1,712Km2 and was declared as a National Park in 1973, officially opened for tourism in 1977, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1987 and Natural Wonder of Africa in 2013. Climbing to the top which is far up into the sky it’s a life time experience that no one can forget.

Climate of Kilimanjaro

There are two rainy seasons in a year. The wet season is from March to May during which it rains around the mountain base and snow accumulates on its peak.

The dry season is from late June through September during which the nights are cool and the days completely clear.

The park is located at an altitude between 1700 m to 5895 meter with annual average rainfall ranging from 828 mm at alpine desert to 2500 mm at Montane forest.

Attractions

The Park is endowed with a diverse variety of attractions ranging from terrestrial wilderness to permanent glaciers on the mountain peaks.

Three peaks of Kilimanjaro

Kibo, the highest peak (5,895m) on Mount Kilimanjaro, is covered by snow throughout the year despite being close to the equator. Conquering this peak is an adventure of a lifetime.

Mawenzi, Is the second highest peak which forms mount Kilimanjaro 5,149m. It is rugged and maintain the features of glaciation.

Shira, With an altitude of 3,962m, is the oldest peak that collapsed and forms a Shira plateau with outstanding scenic beauty on the mountain with several kinds of migratory large mammals such as buffaloes, elephants and especially elands.

Mikumi National Park

Ruaha National Park

Lake Manyara National Park

Tarangire National Park

Serengeti National Park

Ruaha National Park

Ruaha National Park is one of the country’s most outstanding wilderness area. It is the second largest National Park, covering an area of 20,226 sq.km located in south-central Tanzania.

During the dry season, when game viewing is at its best, animals are drawn to the Great Ruaha River and other water sources. The name was derived from the hehe word called ”Luhava” meaning the great river.

Climate of Ruaha National Park

This national park enjoys only one rainy season, usually from the end of November to May with annual average rainfall ranging from 500 to 800mm. The park is located at an altitude between 750 and 1868 meters.

Attractions of Ruaha National Park

Not only does park enjoy abundant wildlife, but the magnificent and constantly changing landscapes add a magical touch to the whole experience.

Baobabs dot the rocky hillsides, the cool green shade along the River, the open grassy plains, all make a wonderful and exciting trip.

Wildlife of Ruaha National Park

This is the place where visitors can see both Lesser and Greater Kudu because it is the southernmost limit for Lesser Kudu in African continent.

It is also possible to see, Sable and Roan antelope, Lichtenstein’s Hartebeest, Topi, both Southern and Bohor reedbuck and it is the southernmost limit of Grants Gazelle.

In addition to this, park boasts a healthy population of Wild Dogs, Leopard, Lions, Cheetah, Buffalo, and Elephant, not to mention all the other species, of which there are plenty.