The Serengeti is frequently used as a comparison for Mikumi’s landscape. The road that crosses the park divides it into two areas with partially distinct environments. The area north-west is characterized by the alluvial plain of the river basin Mkata. The vegetation of this area consists of savannah dotted with acacia, baobab, tamarinds, and some rare palms. In this area, at the furthest from the road, there are spectacular rock formations of the mountains Rubeho and Uluguru.
Overview
The fauna includes many species characteristic of the African savannah. The park contains a subspecies of giraffe that biologists consider the link between the Maasai giraffe and the reticulated giraffe. Other animals in the park are elephants, zebras, impala, eland, kudu, black antelope, baboons, wildebeests and buffaloes. At about 5 km from the north of the park, there are two artificial pools inhabited by hippos. More than 400 different species of birds also inhabit the park
Mikumi National Park Highlights
- Game drive in Mikumi National Park
- Picnic lunch Udzungwa
