Mikumi NP

-7.28570 , 37.35150

Tanzania

Mikumi Np is located in Morogoro region in southern tanzania,it is the forth largest national park in Tanzania covering an area of 3230km sq established in 1964.The main feature of this park is the flood plain of the mkata river,with its swamp pools which flows north through the park,The main highway that connects dar es salaam and zambia intersects the park.The landscape of Mikumi is often compared to that of the Serengeti. The road that crosses the park divides it into two areas with partially distinct environments. The area north-west is characterized by the alluvial plain of the river basin Mkata. The vegetation of this area consists of savannah dotted with acacia, baobab, tamarinds, and some rare palm. In this area, at the furthest from the road, there are spectacular rock formations of the mountains Rubeho and Uluguru. The southeast part of the park is less rich in wildlife, and not very accessible.In this important bird area (IBA)some 11 of the 40 birds of the Zambian biome occurs here,and also 5 of the Coastal east African biome and 3 somali maasai biome

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Coordinates were set by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) : -7.2857/37.3515 (2020-12-03 20:26:00 )

Site name was set by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) as "Mikumi NP" (2020-12-03 20:26:00 )

Edited by Isaac Kilusu on 2021-08-03 06:15:06
Mikumi Np is located in Morogoro region in southern tanzania,it is the forth largest national park in Tanzania covering an area of 3230km sq established in 1964.The main feature of this park is the flood plain of the mkata river,with its swamp pools which flows north through the park,The main highway that connects dar es salaam and zambia intersects the park.The landscape of Mikumi is often compared to that of the Serengeti. The road that crosses the park divides it into two areas with partially distinct environments. The area north-west is characterized by the alluvial plain of the river basin Mkata. The vegetation of this area consists of savannah dotted with acacia, baobab, tamarinds, and some rare palm. In this area, at the furthest from the road, there are spectacular rock formations of the mountains Rubeho and Uluguru. The southeast part of the park is less rich in wildlife, and not very accessible.In this important bird area (IBA)some 11 of the 40 birds of the Zambian biome occurs here,and also 5 of the Coastal east African biome and 3 somali maasai biome
Edited by Isaac Kilusu on 2021-08-03 05:38:59
Mikumi Np is the forth largest national park in Tanzania covering an area of 3230km sq established in 1964.The main feature of this park is the flood plain of the mkata river,with its swamp pools which flows north through the park,The main highway that connects dar es salaam and zambia intersects the park.The landscape of Mikumi is often compared to that of the Serengeti. The road that crosses the park divides it into two areas with partially distinct environments. The area north-west is characterized by the alluvial plain of the river basin Mkata. The vegetation of this area consists of savannah dotted with acacia, baobab, tamarinds, and some rare palm. In this area, at the furthest from the road, there are spectacular rock formations of the mountains Rubeho and Uluguru. The southeast part of the park is less rich in wildlife, and not very accessible.In this important bird area (IBA)some 11 of the 40 birds of the Zambian biome occurs here,and also 5 of the Coastal east African biome and 3 somali maasai biome

  • Top species

List up to ca. 25 species that:
• have a limited distribution range and/or are rare on a global level
• are most sought-after by birdwatchers at this site
• and are relatively easy to see at this site (year-round or seasonally)

Livingstone's Turaco (Tauraco livingstonii)
Purple-crested Turaco (Gallirex porphyreolophus)
Corn Crake (Crex crex)
Malagasy Pond-Heron (Ardeola idae)
Bateleur (Terathopius ecaudatus)
Fasciated Snake-Eagle (Circaetus fasciolatus)
Martial Eagle (Polemaetus bellicosus)
African Hawk-Eagle (Aquila spilogaster)
Western Marsh Harrier (Circus aeruginosus)
African Marsh Harrier (Circus ranivorus)
Pallid Harrier (Circus macrourus)
Montagu's Harrier (Circus pygargus)
Pale-billed Hornbill (Lophoceros pallidirostris)
Rufous-necked Wryneck (Jynx ruficollis)
Stierling's Woodpecker (Dendropicos stierlingi)
Lesser Kestrel (Falco naumanni)
Gray Kestrel (Falco ardosiaceus)
Dickinson's Kestrel (Falco dickinsoni)
Square-tailed Drongo (Dicrurus ludwigii)
Miombo Tit (Melaniparus griseiventris)
Stierling's Wren-Warbler (Calamonastes stierlingi)
Western Violet-backed Sunbird (Anthreptes longuemarei)
Western Miombo Sunbird (Cinnyris gertrudis)
Bertram's Weaver (Ploceus bertrandi)
African Golden-Weaver (Ploceus subaureus)
Forest Weaver (Ploceus bicolor)

African Hawk-Eagle (Aquila spilogaster) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-08-03 06:08:01)

Bateleur (Terathopius ecaudatus) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-08-03 06:02:58)

Martial Eagle (Polemaetus bellicosus) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-08-03 06:02:40)

Corn Crake (Crex crex) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-08-03 06:02:19)

Western Miombo Sunbird (Cinnyris gertrudis) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-08-03 06:00:36)

Miombo Tit (Melaniparus griseiventris) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-08-03 05:58:41)

Western Violet-backed Sunbird (Anthreptes longuemarei) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-08-03 05:58:12)

Lesser Kestrel (Falco naumanni) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-08-03 05:50:40)

Gray Kestrel (Falco ardosiaceus) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-08-03 05:50:21)

Rufous-necked Wryneck (Jynx ruficollis) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-08-03 05:50:03)

Pale-billed Hornbill (Lophoceros pallidirostris) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-08-03 05:49:43)

Purple-crested Turaco (Gallirex porphyreolophus) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-08-03 05:47:18)

Livingstone's Turaco (Tauraco livingstonii) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-08-03 05:46:59)

African Golden-Weaver (Ploceus subaureus) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-08-03 05:46:38)

Bertram's Weaver (Ploceus bertrandi) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-08-03 05:46:16)

Forest Weaver (Ploceus bicolor) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-08-03 05:45:53)

Square-tailed Drongo (Dicrurus ludwigii) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-08-03 05:45:18)

Malagasy Pond-Heron (Ardeola idae) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-08-03 05:44:24)

Western Marsh Harrier (Circus aeruginosus) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-08-03 05:43:45)

African Marsh Harrier (Circus ranivorus) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-08-03 05:43:25)

Montagu's Harrier (Circus pygargus) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-08-03 05:43:05)

Pallid Harrier (Circus macrourus) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-08-03 05:42:49)

Fasciated Snake-Eagle (Circaetus fasciolatus) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-08-03 05:41:43)

Dickinson's Kestrel (Falco dickinsoni) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-08-03 05:41:28)

Stierling's Wren-Warbler (Calamonastes stierlingi) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-08-03 05:40:17)

Stierling's Woodpecker (Dendropicos stierlingi) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-08-03 05:39:53)

  • Timing and strategy

This park can be visited any time of the year and a birding safari here can be combined with the nearby Udzungwa, Uluguru,ukaguru and rubeho Mountains.An early morning and late evening game drive is always the best,you can spend 2-3 days in the site or even more.The villageweaverbirding@gmail.com offers trips to this southern parks

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Edited by Isaac Kilusu on 2021-08-03 06:13
This park can be visited any time of the year and a birding safari here can be combined with the nearby Udzungwa, Uluguru,ukaguru and rubeho Mountains.An early morning and late evening game drive is always the best,you can spend 2-3 days in the site or even more.The villageweaverbirding@gmail.com offers trips to this southern parks
  • How to get there

The park can be reached by road from either dar es salaam (4hours) or morogoro.The safari link and auric air has chartered flights to the park airstrip and the nearby town of Morogoro.Buses can be booked from Morogoro when you will be dropped at mikumi junction

Explain from where and how to get to this site with private and public transport.

Edited by Isaac Kilusu on 2021-08-03 06:18
The park can be reached by road from either dar es salaam (4hours) or morogoro.The safari link and auric air has chartered flights to the park airstrip and the nearby town of Morogoro.Buses can be booked from Morogoro when you will be dropped at mikumi junction

Park fees are payable at the entrance gate at 30usd pp and 10,000 tsh for east africans bur this are subject to change.The park can be accessed anytime of the year and make sure you have a 4×4 or any other car that is good for the african terrain

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Edited by Isaac Kilusu on 2021-08-03 06:20
Park fees are payable at the entrance gate at 30usd pp and 10,000 tsh for east africans bur this are subject to change.The park can be accessed anytime of the year and make sure you have a 4×4 or any other car that is good for the african terrain
  • Other attractions

lion, elephants,rhino,elands , leopards,giraffes, etc

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Edited by Isaac Kilusu on 2021-08-03 06:22
lion, elephants,rhino,elands , leopards,giraffes, etc

There are several accommodation in the park from budget to luxury,also camping facilities are available at a fee

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Edited by Isaac Kilusu on 2021-08-03 06:23
There are several accommodation in the park from budget to luxury,also camping facilities are available at a fee

There are dangerous big game and irritating insects

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instance, these may include:
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• dangerous or annoying animals or plants (mosquitoes, leaches, thorn bushes, etc.)
• noise pollution

Edited by Isaac Kilusu on 2021-08-03 06:24
There are dangerous big game and irritating insects
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