Mikumi National Park abuts the Northern border of the Selous Game Reserve, the biggest reserve of Africa.

The popular centerpiece of the reserve is Mkata River.

The Mkata Floodplain is the most reliable place in Tanzania to see Elands, the World’s largest Antelope.

Hippopotamuses are the star attraction of the Mikumi National Park.

Other animals can be seen : Elephants, Buffalos, Leopards, Lions, Cheetahs, around 400 bird varieties, as uncommon other animals like Kudus or Lycaons.

The Northern part of the park is visited all the year.

 

Source: http://www.tanzaniaparks.com/mikumi.html