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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.
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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.
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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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