Mikumi

Mikumi town is the main gateway to Mikumi National Park, one of Tanzania's most accessible wildlife parks. Located on the A-7 highway between Morogoro and Iringa, the town has basic services, fuel stations, and a market. The park entrance is 2 km south of the town centre.

Mikumi is 120 km west of Morogoro (1.5 hours by bus) on the main Dar es Salaam–Iringa highway. Regular buses from Morogoro, Dar es Salaam, and Iringa.

The town is walkable. For the park, you need a safari vehicle (can be arranged at the lodges).

• Mikumi National Park — the park entrance is a few minutes from town.

• Mikumi Market — a small market with basic supplies.

• Mkata River — the river flows through the park, visible from the highway bridge.

• Mikumi game drive — half-day or full-day in the park.

• Walking safari — guided walks at the park gate.

Mikumi Wildlife Camp Restaurant — Tanzanian and international dishes. Mikumi Lodge Restaurant — meals for lodge guests and day visitors.

Cold beer and soft drinks at the lodges. Bottled water is essential.

• Mikumi Wildlife Camp — budget tented camp.
• Mikumi Lodge — mid-range.
• Mikumi TANAPA Campsite — budget.

Basic provisions at the market. Maasai crafts and T-shirts from stalls near the park gate.

Mikumi National Park (2 km south). Morogoro (120 km east). Iringa (130 km west). Ifakara (100 km southeast). Kilosa (50 km east). Dar es Salaam (280 km east).