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Shared Day Safari from Zanzibar to Mikumi National Park

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200
One Day
Availability : Jun to March
Zanzibar
Mikumi National park
Min Age : 5+

Step away from the typical beach routine and elevate your Tanzania experience with an efficient, high-impact one-day safari from Zanzibar to Mikumi National Park. In just less an hour’s flight, you’ll move seamlessly from coastal relaxation to the heart of the African wilderness. Upon arrival at Kikoboga Airstrip, your professional guide welcomes you and leads you straight into the action.

Mikumi, often referred to as a “mini Serengeti,” offers access to a vast savannah landscape teeming with wildlife—elephants, lions, buffalo, and the occasional elusive leopard. Throughout the game drive, you’ll witness impressive herds of zebra, giraffe, wildebeest, and a variety of antelope, all against the dramatic backdrop of the Mkata Floodplain. A mid-day bush lunch is included, allowing you to take in the scenery and reflect on the morning’s sightings in comfort.

Tour Highlights

Experience an invigorating change of pace with a one-day shared safari from Zanzibar to Mikumi National Park, designed for travelers who want to maximize adventure within a tight schedule. Your day begins with an early hotel pickup in Zanzibar, followed by a direct morning flight to Mikumi, Tanzania’s fourth-largest national park and frequently referred to as a “mini Serengeti” thanks to its expansive plains and rich wildlife.

Upon arrival at Kikoboga Airstrip, a seasoned safari guide will greet you and lead your group into the heart of the park.  The itinerary includes exploring acacia woodlands and the Mkata Floodplain, where you’ll encounter a variety of species, from wildebeests and hippos to vibrant birdlife like lilac-breasted rollers and hornbills. Midday, you’ll pause for a bush lunch surrounded by stunning landscapes, offering a chance to relax and take in the scenery before continuing your afternoon game drive.

As the day concludes, you will board your return flight to Zanzibar, where ground transportation will be arranged back to your hotel. This streamlined itinerary is ideal for business travelers or those seeking an efficient yet immersive safari experience. Enjoy a memorable day of wildlife encounters and breathtaking views—all without the need for overnight arrangements.

Departure & Return Location

Zanzibar

Departure Time

1-2 Hours Before Flight Time

Price Includes

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Zanzibar
  • Return flights Zanzibar ↔ Mikumi
  • Shared open 4x4 safari vehicle
  • Park entrance fees
  • All transportation in destination location
  • Professional English-speaking guide
  • Breakfast, Lunch & Bottled Mineral Water

Price Excludes

  • Tourist visas
  • International flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Alcoholic beverages unless specified
  • Personal expenses
What to Expect

Begin your day with a seamless flight from Zanzibar to Mikumi National Park, transitioning from coastal relaxation to the heart of Tanzania’s wildlife. Upon arrival, join a professionally guided shared safari, where you’ll encounter elephants, lions, giraffes, and zebras across expansive savannahs. Midday, enjoy a curated bush lunch surrounded by the park’s remarkable scenery. As evening approaches, return to Zanzibar by air, concluding a memorable and enriching safari experience.

Itinerary

Hotel Pickup & Flight Transfer to Mikumi National Park

Your adventure begins with an early morning hotel pickup in Zanzibar, followed by a scheduled flight to Mikumi National Park (approximately 1 hour 15 minutes). Upon arrival at Kikoboga Airstrip, you’ll meet your experienced guide and take a packed breakfast and lunch to make the most of your game viewing time.

Game Drives

Set out on a full-day shared game drive across Mikumi’s diverse habitats open plains, acacia woodlands, and the Mkata Floodplain. Your professional guide will help you track wildlife and understand their behaviors in their natural setting.

Expect to see elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and lions among many others. With luck, you might spot leopards resting in the trees or hippos cooling off in the waterholes. Bird lovers will enjoy sightings of hornbills, lilac-breasted rollers, eagles, and vibrant bee-eaters.

Midday, you’ll pause for a delicious bush lunch, enjoying the sounds and scenery of Mikumi’s wild landscape before continuing your afternoon drive.

Flight to Zanzibar & Airport Transfer

As the afternoon sun begins to fade, your guide will take you back to the airstrip for your return flight to Zanzibar at around 4:00 PM. Upon landing, your driver will transfer you back to your hotel. It’s been an incredible day filled with wildlife encounters, sweeping views, and stories worth sharing with family and friends.

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