Mikumi National Park Central Tanzania: is about 250km west of Dar es Salaam and is the closest national park to the city. Driving there takes about 4 hours due to the poor conditions of the road.Travel agents and Safari Operator/tour companies can arrange transportation to Mikumi and through the park. You must ensure the vehicle used is a reliable Vehicle with 4x4. Although it's possible to navigate most of the main roads with a sedan, you will not get the best sightseeing experience.Require (rental car) a 4x4 vehicle to travel through the park. The village of Mikumi is at the western entrance to the park, 15km from the park gate.Safaris If you have your own 4x4 vehicle, just ask your lodge for a map of the trails. There aren't many trails in the park and most secondary roads are closed during the rainy season. the hippo pool is always a good spot to see animals. If you spend two days driving in the park you should expect to see lions, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, hippos, boars, wildebeests, impalas, and copious amounts of birds. When entering the park, ask the guards at the gate which areas are best for viewing that day and if they've seen any lions around. Also, look for circling vultures, which indicates a dead animal, there may also be some lions around snacking on the remains.