MIKUMI NATIONAL PARK SAFARI ATTRACTIONS IN SOUTHERN TANZANIA
Wildlife viewing in Mikumi
Mikumi national park, also known as the “Little Serengeti,” is home to a diverse variety of wildlife. The park is home to a large number of big game, including four members of the African bi five, with the exception of rhinos. Mikumi is home to huge herds of elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, hyenas, leopards, lions, sable antelopes, great kudus, and other animals. The chances of seeing tree climbing lions in Mikumi national park are higher than in Lake Manyara national park, which is popular for being the home of tree climbing lions.
Birding safaris in Mikumi National park
Birds are one of the main attractions in Mikumi National Park, which has over 400 bird species in both permanent and migratory habitats. Because of the abundance of birds, the park has become a popular birding destination in Tanzania’s southern region. Long lists of birds can be attained with patient Mikumi national park safaris lasting more than three days. Despite the fact that the park is not particularly large, the richness of the ecosystem and vegetation has attracted a variety of bird species. The following species are the most often seen: black billied bustard, secretary bird, Guinea fowl, ox peckers, bateleur eagles, and cattle egret.
Mikumi Mountain hiking
Mikumi National Park is located in the midst of mountains, making mountains one of the park’s main attractions. The scenic views of the mountains, which have a unique formation system, draw more visitors to the park, especially authors, photographers, and researchers. The most prominent and well-known mountains are the Uluguru Mountains, which every visitor to Mikumi National Park wishes to hike while on safari.
Other mountains in the park include the Udzugwa Mountains and the Malundwe Mountains, which are the largest and highest. It is located in the heart of the national park, linking the Uluguru Mountains, the Udzungwa Mountains, and the Uvidunda Mountains. The Malundwe Mountains are made up of three peaks, the highest of which is located in the southern part and rises to 1290 meters.