MIKUMI LODGES

Mikumi forms the northern border of the Selous and has an interesting combination of flat acacia savannah, denser scrub and woodland. It is host to the full cast of east African wildlife including over 400 bird species, as well as lion, giraffe, elephant, eland, greater kudu, cheetah and buffalo – which in terms of sheer size and number are the major species.

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Black-bellied bustards, ground hornbills and black turkeys are also found on the plains. There are two other major water holes, Mkata and Chamgore ('place of the python'). Here there are saddle-bill stork, hammerkop, malachite kingfisher and the deadly writhing python.

 

The pink Jacaranda is one of the most beautiful trees in this part of the park which is dotted by small glades of Hyphaene palm, shady figs and occasional baobab.

Many trails lead across black cotton soil which transforms to nightmarish bog during the wet season. On the far eastern side of the plains the black-backed jackal is a common predator - this is one of the few mammal species that mates for life. 

Stanley's Kopje is set high on a rocky kopje on the Mkata floodplain, presiding over the best game viewing area of the park. There are 8 custom designed tents raised on wooden platforms with en-suite facilities, and the food is delicious. All safari game drives are taken in open 4x4 vehicles with trained guides. More…

Vuma Hills Tented Camp is perched above the trees stretching over the seemingly endless wilderness of the south west of Mikumi national park. There are 16 spacious tents, each with a hot shower, flush toilet and a large veranda overlooking the wooded savannah. There is an inviting swimming pool and the usual game viewing activities are offered to enhance your safari holiday. More…

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