Establishment: 1964
Area: 3,230 sq km.
Location:
Situated between Latitudes 7000 and 7050’s and between longitudes 37000 and 37030’ E.
Principal features:
The Mkata river flood plains, swamps and the Miombo wood lands. Altitudes: 430 meters – 2,270 above sea level.
Major attractions:
Habitat mosaic, migratory birds, elephants, wild dogs, Mkata flood plain, giraffes, cultural values.
Common animals:
As those found in the Serengeti N/ park. Distance and time: 295 km, from Dar – es salaam and 330 km from the Ruaha N/park: 3 – 4 hours from Dar essalam and 5 – 6 hours from Ruaha National Park.
Best time to visit:
September to March.
Facilities:
Mikumi wildlife lodge, Mikumi wildlife tented camp, Fox safari tented camp, Vuma hill tented camp, live safari tented, camp, Hostel, Rest house, Bandas, public and special campsites, Picnics sites as well as a number of hotels, motels, Guest houses and lodges in the Mikumi township.