Wildlife viewing in Mikumi National Park is excellent year-round. But the best time to visit is from late June to October (the Dry season is from June to October) when Mikumi’s vegetation is thinner and animals gather around waterholes; this is especially the case in September and October, when big herds of animals come to drink at the last sources of water. If you’re a birder, November to February is best.
Wildlife is easier to see as vegetation thins and animals congregate around waterholes and rivers
Expect sunshine and little rainfall
The risk of catching malaria is lower as there are fewer mosquitoes
There is little humidity, so the heat seems less severe
Dust in the dry air can reduce visibility
The hippo pool and some trails in the park’s north can become overcrowded with vehicles
The scenery is usually green and lush
Prices may be lower, especially in April and May, when there are fewer visitors
Birding is at its best as migratory birds arrive in November and stay until April
Roads may be washed out and impassable in places
Animals are more difficult to see when compared to the Dry season
Wet season is at its height from March to April
Some lodges are closed from March to May
It gets humid and hot
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