AT ONE · Southern Tanzania · Accessible Wilderness
Mikumi National Park
The Serengeti of the south — lions on open plains
3,230 km²
Park Area
5 hrs
From Dar es Salaam
Open
Flood Plains
Year-round
Access
The Destination
Mikumi National Park
Mikumi National Park sits at the northern gateway to the Selous-Nyerere ecosystem — a vast open flood plain framed by the Uluguru and Rubeho mountains, producing a landscape that strongly resembles the Serengeti at a fraction of the visitor numbers.
The Mkata Plain is Mikumi's centrepiece — an expansive grassland where lion, elephant, giraffe, zebra, and wildebeest move freely in open view. The park is genuinely accessible from Dar es Salaam for weekend safaris, and forms a natural entry point to the Southern Circuit.
AT ONE combines Mikumi with Nyerere and Ruaha for guests who wish to explore the full depth of Tanzania's southern wilderness.
Best Season
June – October
Peak Event
Lion and elephant on open flood plains
Recommended Stay
2–3 nights
Safari Style
Game Drive · Walking Safari
"The lions here hunt in daylight on open ground — Mikumi is raw African drama made accessible."
The Wildlife
What You Will
Encounter
Lion
Relaxed, habituated prides frequently seen on the Mkata Plain throughout the day.
Elephant
Large herds move between the Mkata floodplain and the surrounding miombo woodland seasonally.
Hippopotamus
The hippo pools near park headquarters are among the most accessible in Tanzania.
Giraffe
Masai giraffe are abundant — feeding from trees at eye level on the open plain edges.
Yellow Baboon
Mikumi hosts the yellow baboon — distinct from the olive baboon of the north, and highly visible.
Wild Dog
Occasional sightings of African wild dog passing through from the greater Selous ecosystem.
Signature Experiences
What AT ONE
Arranges for You
Dawn game drives across Mkata Plain before other vehicles arrive
Guided walking safari in the Mikumi hills with panoramic valley views
Combined Southern Circuit — Mikumi, Nyerere, and Ruaha in one journey
Fly-drive options from Dar es Salaam for efficient access
Night drives for leopard, serval, and civets in the woodland margins
Extend Your Journey
Nyerere National Park
Mikumi is the gateway to Nyerere. Continue deeper into the south for boat safaris and wild dog on the Rufiji River.
Begin Your Journey
Request Your
Tailored Itinerary
Every AT ONE journey is designed from first principles around your dates, group, and preferences. Speak with our safari concierge to begin.