A New Chapter in Tanzania's Wild Heart
Tanzania's newest landmark lodge has officially opened its doors. Inaugurated by His Excellency Hon. Mwigulu Lameck Nchemba, the Prime Minister of the United Republic of Tanzania, in a ceremony that marked a proud milestone for the nation's tourism and conservation landscape.
On 8 May 2026, the Wellworth Collection proudly unveiled Mikumi Wildlife Lodge, a destination property nestled within Mikumi National Park; Tanzania’s fourth-largest national park and one of its most accessible wilderness sanctuaries. The official opening ceremony was presided over by the Prime Minister of the United Republic of Tanzania, alongside senior officials from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism, Tanzania National Parks (TANAPA), and distinguished guests from the tourism and hospitality sector.
The ribbon-cutting ceremony, held at the lodge’s striking stone-and-timber entrance, was a landmark moment not just for the Wellworth Collection, but for Tanzania’s aspirations to position Mikumi as a world-class safari destination. The Prime Minister’s presence underscored the government’s commitment to growing sustainable, high-quality tourism that benefits both visitors and local communities.
Mikumi Wildlife Lodge joins the Wellworth Collection’s growing portfolio of distinguished properties across Tanzania, including the Zanzibar Beach Resort on the shores of the Indian Ocean, the Ngorongoro Oldeani Mountain Lodge at the Ngorongoro highlands, and Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge in the Rift Valley. Each property reflects the Collection’s guiding philosophy: luxury grounded in the authentic rhythms of Tanzania.
Designed to immerse guests in the raw, undiscovered beauty of Mikumi’s savannah, the lodge features thoughtfully appointed accommodations framed by panoramic views of the surrounding mountains. The lodge’s signature restaurant, The Savannah, draws culinary inspiration from Tanzania’s diverse landscape honouring local flavours with refined, contemporary presentation.
Strategically located just 2 hours’ SGR train ride from Dar-es-Salaam, Mikumi Wildlife Lodge is poised to attract both international safari enthusiasts and domestic travellers seeking immersive bush experiences closer to home. The property is also positioned as a premier destination for MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Events), equipped with facilities to host intimate corporate retreats against one of Tanzania’s most dramatic wildlife backdrops.
The opening of Mikumi Wildlife Lodge aligns with Tanzania’s broader vision to diversify safari tourism beyond the northern circuit, bringing international attention to the southern and eastern park ecosystems including the Selous/Nyerere complex while supporting conservation efforts and local employment within the Mikumi corridor.
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