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MIKUMI
NATIONAL PARK.
 Mikumi
forms the northern border of the Selous Game Reserve, and is
one of the most accessible of the Tanzanian national parks.
Mikumi is rich in wildlife and contains buffalo, elephant and
lion. Also found are wildebeest, zebra, impala, warthog,
hippo, and giraffe. Most of the animals can be seen at all
seasons. Elephants can be seen throughout the area and
buffaloes totaling some 3,000 are to be found on the treeless
grassland.
Vegetation: The Mkate River Floor Plain with its hard
ridges, swamps and black clay grassland, the miombo woodlands
lie on hills of east and west, and the rivers with their
fringe of tall trees and dense thickets. The TAZARA
(Tanzania-Zambia) railway line marks the boundary of Mikumi
with Selous to the south.
Hotels in Mikumi National Park
Vuma
Hill Tented Camp
 Overlooking
the Mkata plains and mountains in the distance, Vuma Hill
offers accommodation"under the stars" allowing you
to get as close to nature as you can.Whether you want to enjoy
star gazing from the 360 degree viewpoint, cool off in the
pool, or quietly relax in your custom made tent inbetween
safari game drives, Vuma offers the luxury and privacy to
suite all. All tents are self-contained with attached bathroom
facilities, hot and cold water and electricity.
Kikoboga Camp
 This
lodge is situated near the main entrance of Mikumi National
Park, and has stone-built African cottages and bandas,
spacious bedrooms, bathroom with shower and large verandas
with wonderful views overlooking the plains and nearby
waterholes. There is a small pool and sundeck area, raised
look out tower, thatched bar built around a Marula tree and a
dining area overlooking a floodlit waterhole. At Kikoboga you
can watch a procession of animals visiting the waterholes
either from the comfort of your own verandah, having a cool
drink at the bar or whilst dining.
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