Destination

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Duration
9 Hours
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Tour Type
birds watching
safaris advenutre
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Group Size
10 Person
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Tour Guide
1 Mentor
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Day Trip Fly-in Safari to Mikumi National Park from Zanzibar

Experience the thrill of a real African safari — all in a single day! This fly-in day trip from Zanzibar to Mikumi National Park offers a unique opportunity to witness Tanzania’s incredible wildlife up close, without needing to commit to a multi-day excursion. Perfect for those short on time but seeking an unforgettable adventure, this tour takes you from the white sand beaches of Zanzibar to the open savannahs of Mikumi — often referred to as the “mini Serengeti.”

✈️ What’s Included:

  • Return flight from Zanzibar to Mikumi (approximately 1 hour each way)

  • Airport transfers in both Zanzibar and Mikumi

  • Professional English-speaking safari guide

  • Private 4×4 safari vehicle with open roof for game viewing

  • Park entry fees

  • Packed lunch or hot lunch at the lodge

  • Bottled water throughout the safari

  • All government taxes and levies

Details

Mikumi National Park is the fourth largest park in Tanzania and is home to a wide variety of wildlife including elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, hippos, and over 400 bird species. The landscape is breathtaking, with golden plains, acacia woodlands, and mountain backdrops that stretch across the horizon.

🧭 Why Choose This Safari?

  • ✈️ Same-day return: No need to change your hotel or pack extra bags.

  • 🦁 Big game viewing: Great chance to spot the Big Five (except rhino).

  • 🌍 Perfect for beach & safari combo: Adds wild adventure to your Zanzibar beach holiday.

  • 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Ideal for families & groups: Safe, exciting, and educational.

  • 📸 Incredible photo opportunities: Capture the beauty of East African wildlife and landscapes.

Transfer from your hotel to Zanzibar Airport for check-in and boarding.
Take a scenic flight over the turquoise coast and inland mountains, arriving in Mikumi by 07:00 AM.
Upon landing, meet your professional safari guide and hop into a 4x4 safari vehicle to begin your game drive.
Explore the park during its most active hours. Expect to see herds of elephants, giraffes grazing under baobab trees, zebras crossing the plains, and possibly lions or leopards lounging in the shade.
Enjoy a delicious lunch with views of the park — either a picnic lunch in the bush or a buffet meal at a safari lodge.
Continue your safari with more wildlife sightings, including hippos, crocodiles, and colorful birdlife around the Mkata River floodplain
Head back to the airstrip in time for your return flight
Enjoy aerial views of Tanzania’s natural beauty on your return flight.
Upon landing, your driver will transfer you back to your hotel with unforgettable memories of the African savannah.

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