Tourist Attractions in Mikumi National Park
Tourist Attractions in Mikumi National Park feature majorly Wildlife, the National Park is home to a large number of the Big Game covering four members of African Big 5 mammals only missing Rhinoceros and hosts varieties of numerous herds of animals ranging from Elephants, Buffaloes, Zebras, Wildebeest, Hyenas, Leopards, Lions, Sable Antelopes, Great Kudu, Hartebeest Impalas, Hippos, Baboons, Giraffe, Warthogs, Waterbucks, Gazelle and Elands which can be viewed throughout the year, the dry country Antelopes such as the long-necked Gerenuk and Fringe Eared Oryx are regularly spotted plus much more. Reptiles including Crocodiles, Monitor Lizard and Python is also resident in the park, Mongoose colonies are often hosted by abandoned drifts (anthills). Another Highlight of Tourist Attractions in Mikumi National Park is the unique the population of African Wild Dog, and also it is believed that there are greater chances of viewing the tree climbing lions in this Mikumi National Park making it an ideal game viewing destination.
There are Elephant species in this National park that have been considered as subspecies that link the Masai Giraffe and the Somali Giraffe and also the two artificial water pools located north of Mikumi’s Main Gate inhabit numerous Hippos that are frequently joined by a large array of birds.
Birdlife
Mikumi National Park boasts with a respectful number of over 440 Bird species both permanent inhabitants and the European migratory birds including the most sighted Black Billied bustard, Secretary Bird, Guinea Fowl, Ox Peckers, Bateleur Eagles, Cattle Egret. Enjoy spotting a large batch of colorful and exclusive bird species that housed with the swamps that are spread all over Mikumi National Park. The Mkata plains are a great place for birding with the water pools in the dry season attracting an array of water birds such as blacksmith plovers, cattle egrets, various herons, fish eagles, and many more.
At the far end of Mkata Plains in the North West of the park famously known for the high concentration of animals is the spectacular rock formations of mountains Rubeho and Uluguru which are also a Tourist Attraction in Mikumi National Park, these mountains can be ideal for simple hiking lovers.
On the whole, this interesting park can be considered for tourists interested in Wildlife and Bird Watching and you can travel to Mikumi National Park with us at Enclose Africa Safaris for your remarkable adventure safari to explore these great attractions.