1-Day :Mikumi National Park Safari from Zanzibar
Experience the thrill of a Tanzania wildlife safari in just one day with a convenient trip from Zanzibar to Mikumi National Park. Fly from Zanzibar to Mikumi, enjoy a full-day game drive through the park, and return to Zanzibar in the evening. This is an excellent option for travelers who want to experience Tanzania's wildlife without committing to a multi-day safari. Look out for elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, hippos, wildebeest, antelopes, and abundant birdlife.
Duration
1 Days
Style
Private or Group
Difficulty
Easy
Best Season
a year
Highlights
- Day 1: Zanzibar – Mikumi National Park – Zanzibar
- Early Morning – Zanzibar
- Early transfer from your hotel to Zanzibar Airport for your flight to Mikumi.
- Morning – Mikumi National Park
- Arrive at Mikumi airstrip and meet your professional safari guide.
- Begin your private or shared game drive through Mikumi National Park. Explore the park's open plains and woodland areas while searching for wildlife.
- Lunch – Mikumi
- Enjoy a packed safari lunch or lodge lunch, depending on the selected arrangement.
- Afternoon – Game Drive
- Continue exploring Mikumi, with opportunities to see elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, lions, hippos, and other wildlife.
- Late Afternoon – Flight to Zanzibar
- Transfer to the airstrip for your return flight to Zanzibar.
- Upon arrival, meet your driver for the transfer back to your hotel.
- Meals: Breakfast/packed breakfast & Lunch
- 3. Best Season
- June to October is generally a good period for a Mikumi day safari because of drier conditions and good wildlife-viewing opportunities.
- January to February can also be rewarding, with greener landscapes and warm weather.
- The trip can operate throughout the year, subject to flight schedules and weather conditions.
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Day by Day
Included
- Return flight between Zanzibar and Mikumi
- Zanzibar hotel/airport transfers
- Mikumi airstrip transfers
- Mikumi National Park entrance fees
- Private or shared 4×4 safari vehicle
- Professional safari guide
- Full-day game drive
- Packed safari lunch
- Drinking water during the safari
- Government taxes and applicable tourism fees
Excluded
- International flights
- Tanzania visa
- Travel insurance
- Hotel accommodation in Zanzibar
- Breakfast unless specifically included
- Alcoholic and other personal beverages
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
- Optional activities
- Any services not specifically listed under What's Included
Practical Information
- Why Choose This Day Trip?
- Safari from Zanzibar in just one day
- No need to spend a night on mainland Tanzania
- Return flights included
- Excellent option for cruise and beach travelers
- Opportunity to see elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, and more
- Private safari option available
- Convenient hotel transfers
- Perfect for travelers with limited time
- Important: This is a very full day. Flight schedules and availability should be confirmed for the exact travel date, as safari-aircraft schedules can vary.
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