Mikumi National Park, Tanzania: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to Mikumi National Park, Tanzania? If you're planning to go to Mikumi National Park, I have some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

Contents

  1. When to go to Mikumi National Park
  2. Important essentials for Mikumi National Park
  3. Activities for Mikumi National Park
  4. Mikumi National Park in January: weather and what to pack
  5. Mikumi National Park in February: weather and what to pack
  6. Mikumi National Park in March: weather and what to pack
  7. Mikumi National Park in April: weather and what to pack
  8. Mikumi National Park in May: weather and what to pack
  9. Mikumi National Park in June: weather and what to pack
  10. Mikumi National Park in July: weather and what to pack
  11. Mikumi National Park in August: weather and what to pack
  12. Mikumi National Park in September: weather and what to pack
  13. Mikumi National Park in October: weather and what to pack
  14. Mikumi National Park in November: weather and what to pack
  15. Mikumi National Park in December: weather and what to pack

About your travel guide

Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to Mikumi National Park, Tanzania

Based on the climate and weather in Mikumi National Park, the best time to go is August. See below for details.

Important essentials for Mikumi National Park, Tanzania

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Mikumi National Park, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • Travel insurance that includes COVID-19 coverage

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  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is an excellent plane-friendly product.


  • N95 masks

    These N95 masks provide the best level of protection you can have.


  • A vaccine card protector

    Vaccine cards frequently wear away. An unreadable vaccine card can cause severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps avoid that.


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.

  • (U.S. Residents) Telehealth COVID-19 test for entry to U.S.

    U.S. residents still need a certified COVID-19 test to return home, but it can now be via Zoom. Learn more


  • Touchless thermometer

    A touchless thermometer is important to have.


  • Kids' KN95 masks

    N95 masks don't exist for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).

General health necessities


  • Emergency water purifier

    Some rural areas may have potentially unsafe tap water, so it's useful to have an emergency water purifier like this one.


  • Travel first aid kit

    This one is a good option.


  • Emergency motion sickness relief

Don't forget these

What to wear/what to pack for Mikumi National Park, Tanzania by month

Already know when you're traveling?

January

January in this region is pretty consistently hot. Temperatures average in the 70s F (mid 20s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. It rains about half of the time.

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February

If you go to Mikumi National Park in February, you will notice that it is extremely warm. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the 70s F (mid 20s C).

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March

Traveling to Mikumi National Park in March, you will notice that it is extremely warm. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the 70s F (mid 20s C).

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April

April for Mikumi National Park is extremely warm. Temperatures average in the 70s F (low 20s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. It rains about half of the time.

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May

Traveling to Mikumi National Park in May, you will notice that it is a perfect temperature. Expect it to rain 5-10 days this month. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the low 70s F (low 20s C).

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June

Traveling to Mikumi National Park in June, you will notice that it dry with little rain. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the high 60s F (low 20s C).

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July

July for Mikumi National Park dry with little rain. Temperatures average in the high 60s F (low 20s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher.

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August

August dry with little rain. Temperatures average in the high 60s F (low 20s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher.

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September

September in Mikumi National Park very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures average in the low 70s F (low 20s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher.

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October

October in Mikumi National Park dry with little rain. Temperatures average in the 70s F (mid 20s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. It rains once in a while.

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November

November in this region is extremely warm. Temperatures average in the 70s F (mid 20s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. It rains a bit less than half of the time.

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December

If you go to Mikumi National Park in December, you will notice that it is extremely warm. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the 70s F (mid 20s C).

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