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& Travel Options, | | P.O.Box
90124 | | Samora
Avenue | | J
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Floor | | Dar
es Salaam | | Tel
+255 22 2137367/8 | | Fax
+255 22 2137369 | | Mobile:+255
744 311654 | | info@tanzaniaholidays.com | |
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 Animals
| Lions,
wild dog, Elephant, Giraffe, Zebra, Buffalo, Wildebeest, Eland, Lichtenstein's
Hartebeest, Crocodiles, Monitor Lizard, Python, Yellow baboon, Hippos, Open-billed
storks.
| Birdlife
| Over
300 species of birds many of which are Eurasian migrant who stay between October
an April. | Size
| 3230
sq km (about 2000 sq miles) for Mikumi park, but it forms a part of the Selous
ecosystem, the world's largest game reserve.
| Location
| 283
km (about 175 miles) west of Dar es Salaam, north of the Selous Game Reserve and
en route to both Ruaha and Udzungwa Mountains National Parks.
| How
to get there
| By
road from Dar es Salaam, Udzungwa, Ruaha or (dry season only) Selous; charter
flight from Dar es Salaam, Arusha or Selous; or by local bus from Dar to park
HQ where game drives can be arranged.
| Best
time
| Accessible
year round. | Accomodation
| Two
lodges, one luxury tented camp with plans for a second, 3 campsites. Guesthouses
in
Mikumi town on the park border.
VUMA HILL TENTED CAMP
Vuma in Swahili means
"a good rumour that is spread with the blowing wind" of Mikumi National
Park, just a mere 4 hours drive hillside Dar es Salaam. It is an excellent place
to get away from the city and into the bush, settle down for a sunset drink in
the Open air bar or restaurant, star gaze on the 360o viewpoint, cool off in the
crystal clear pool or quietly relax in your luxury tent. The park entrance is
just 15-minute drive through the forest. A guard is always around to protect you
and to see to your enjoyment of the wildlife. | | TANZANIA'S
DRAGON GROUP'S ACCOMMODATION
KIKOBOGA Close to the main
entrance to Mikumi National Park, Kikobonga has been developed from a simple camp
to a comfortable and delightful 'base in the bush' from which to enjoy the spectacular
game and abundant bird life. The twelve stone-built bandas provide spacious, en-suite
accommodation with verandahs overlooking the plains and nearby water holes. The
bands have the added advantage of an additional guest room which makes them particularly
suitable for families or groups of friends. Kikoboga has a swimming pool and sun-deck
area, perfect for relaxing between game drives, and a raised look-out tower gives
visitors a bird's eye view of the surrounding plains. The bar is one of the camp's
main features, being constructed around the trunk of a huge, indigenous shade
tree, whilst dining at Kikoboga is in the rondavel-style dining room; on the terrace
overlooking the water hole; or in the boma barbecue area under the stars. Kioboga
is ideally placed for onward travel to Ruaha National Park or the Selous Game
Reserve.
BEHO BEHO Recognised as the
ultimate location for visitors to the Selous Game Reserve, Beho Beho is an oasis
of comfort and hospitality from which to appreciate and explore what many consider
to be 'true Africa'. The twelve private bandas- uniquely designed stone-built
and palm thatched cottages-have en-suite open-air bathrooms and spacious verandahs,
giving panoramic views over far flung horizons. Dining at Beho Beho is a moveable
feast, with breakfast at one of the many lookout points, lunch on the move or
on the shores of Lake Tagalala, and dinner defineitely 'under the stars'! Relaxing
around the Beho Beho swimming pool in the heat of the day of can only be described
as idyllic. Exploring from Beho Beho offers a unique opportunity to see wildlife
totally undisturbed by other explorers, photographers and wildlife observers,
This can be done on foot, escorted by an armed guide; b y vehicle; or by boat
on Lake Tangalala.
BEHO BEHO EXPRESS Viewing
'big game' from a private train, which runs on a single track through the unspoilt
beauty of the Selous Game Reserve, is a unique and wonderful experience. The excursion
is a series of delights which will both excite and surprise. A flexible journey
time of between four and six hours, depending on rail traffic and game viewing
stops, allows lots of photo opportunities. A personal steward is in constant attendance,
serving drinks and a sumptuous, seven course, and lunch.
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