Least ConcernPlains Zebra
Equus quagga
It shares an ecosystem with neighbouring Selous/Nyerere through an unfenced wildlife corridor
Area
3,230 km²
Protection category
IUCN II
Parque nacional —
Designated in
1964
Established in 1964, Mikumi shares an unfenced wildlife corridor with neighbouring Nyerere (the former Selous), letting large mammals move freely between the two. Crossed by the main road between Dar es Salaam and Zambia, it is one of the most accessible safari parks in Tanzania, only a few hours from the coast by road.
4 dive sites within 300 km are also shown.
Ecosystems found in Tanzania, where Mikumi lies.
Where can I dive near here?
213 km away
217 km away
261 km away
What is worth looking out for this month in Tanzania?
Now is a good time: Great Migration: the Mara River crossing (July to October)
Now is a good time: Great Migration: the Mara River crossing (July to October)
Now is a good time: Lesser flamingo breeding at Lake Natron (June to October (nesting Aug-Oct))
Which other parks are like this one?
Same country: Tanzania
Same country: Tanzania
Same country: Tanzania
Same country: Tanzania
Based on what we already know about this park.
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Region
East Africa
Climate
Tropical, Arid / desert, Temperate, Mountain
Best season
June to September
Threatened:,,,,,,,,,
264 km away
Tanzania
