Tips 1 - 10 of 10 Mikumi National Park Things to Do
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Things To Do: Zebras in Mikumi National Park
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Like all the game, zebras were very easy to spot in Mikumi National Park. We have seen many groups of zebras during our two-day stay. If you approach zebras carefully, they are not afraid of visitors and you will have the opportunity to take beautiful pictures like the one on the right.
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Things To Do: Giraffes in Mikumi National Park
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There are plenty giraffes in Mikumi National Park, so it is easy to spot them. If you approach giraffes carefully, they may stay around for a while, though they tend to slowly walk away from visitors (leaving you some time to observe them and take pictures).
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Things To Do: Elephants in Mikumi National Park
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Elephants are common in Mikumi National Park. They are easy to spot, but they use to quickly walk away from visitors and disappear in the bushes. Sometimes, they are even a bit agressive if you cross their roads. Observing elephants is therefore not as relaxed as observing giraffes or zebras.
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Things To Do: Lions in Mikumi National Park
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Spotting a lion appeared to be more difficult than spotting other game. A few hours before we left the park, we were very lucky to spot three lions that had just caught a buffalo. One of the lions was having lunch while we approached him/her at a distance of about 20 m. A great experience!
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Things To Do: Impalas in Mikumi National Park
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The amount of impalas in Mikumi National Park is huge. In some places, you see impalas almost all around. When you approach them in a 4WD vehicle, they always want to cross the road right in front of you. As in all national parks, drive slowly and carefully!
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Things To Do: Buffalos in Mikumi National Park
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Buffalos appeared to be difficult to spot. We saw just a few on our 2-day trip. As they seem not to be afraid of visitors, it is easy to take pictures once you've found a buffalo.
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Things To Do: Crocodiles in Mikumi National Park
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There are a few man-made pools in Mikumi National Park. The only good place to spot crocodiles (and hippopotamuses) is around these pools. The pools are also the only places where 4WD drivers allow their visitors to leave the cars. I found the crocodiles hard to see as long as they were lying motionless on the muddy shore of the pools. On one occasion, there were small children (age < 10) playing around, while a crocodile was lying at a distance of less than 20 m. Incredible! Be aware when you go out of the car, and stay aware until you're safe back in the car. These crocodiles are real and there are no zoo keepers that feed them in the morning!
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Things To Do: Hippopotamuses in Mikumi National Park
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There are a few man-made pools in Mikumi National Park. The only good place to spot hippopotamuses (and crocodiles) is around these pools. Hippopotamuses are said to be dangerous for humans, but I was more afraid of the crocodiles that were lying on the shore. It was easy to spot hippopotamuses, as there are always a few around and they can't hide under water for a long time as they need oxygen!
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Things To Do: Marabous in Mikumi National Park
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Mikumi National Park is full of birds, ranging in size from very small to pretty large. Personally I liked the small blue birds the best. Unfortunately, I don't know the name of the species, and it was impossible to take a picture of them. Marabous were more relaxed, though they would fly away if you approach them too closely. Marabous are elegant birds with beautiful colors, and it is impressive to see them taking off.
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Things To Do: Mwanam Bogo Dam in Mikumi National Park
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The Mwanam Bogo Dam is the larges lake in Mikumi National Park, at least in the part that is open for tourists. The lake is close to the northern border of the park and is easily accessible by 4WD OUTSIDE the wet season. Large numbers of game collect around the lake. If you have enough time, spend at least one our at the Mwanam Bogo Dam. You'll see large numbers of game arriving and leaving the area, and there is a picnic site where it is reasonably safe to leave your car.
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Dolevm Sat Jul 18, 2009 16:53 UTC
This bird is the Marabou |
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on Sep 23, 2006
