450.00 USD per person
one-day safari to Mikumi National Park from Zanzibar
is an exhilarating and compact adventure ideal for travelers with limited time who want a taste of Tanzania's wildlife. Here's a detailed description of what such a trip typically looks like:
🐾 One-Day Safari to Mikumi from Zanzibar – Itinerary Overview
Departure Time: Early Morning (~5:00 AM)
Return Time: Late Evening (~6:00 PM – 8:00 PM)
Mode of Transport: Flight (Zanzibar to Mikumi via Dar es Salaam or direct charter) + Safari vehicle
✈️ Morning – Departure from Zanzibar
- Pick-up from your hotel in Zanzibar
- Transfer to Zanzibar Airport for a short domestic flight (approx. 1 hour) to Mikumi Airstrip (or via Dar es Salaam).
- Upon arrival, meet your professional guide and hop into a 4x4 safari vehicle.
🐘 Daytime – Game Drive in Mikumi National Park
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Enjoy a full-day game drive through the stunning savannahs and miombo woodlands of Mikumi, one of Tanzania's most accessible national parks.
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Wildlife sightings may include:
- Lions
- Elephants
- Buffalos
- Giraffes
- Zebras
- Wildebeest
- Occasionally, leopards and African wild dogs
- The park is home to over 400 bird species, making it a great spot for birdwatchers.
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Picnic lunch served in a scenic spot inside the park.
🌅 Evening – Return to Zanzibar
- After the game drive, return to the airstrip.
- Fly back to Zanzibar in the late afternoon.
- Transfer to your hotel, arriving by early evening.
✅ What’s Included
- Roundtrip flights (Zanzibar–Mikumi)
- Hotel transfers (Zanzibar)
- Park entry fees
- Safari vehicle with guide/driver
- Picnic lunch and water
❗ What to Bring
- Passport or ID
- Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses
- Camera/binoculars
- Light clothing and closed shoes
🌿 Highlights
- Perfect for travelers with limited time
- Chance to see the Big Five (except rhino, rare in Mikumi)
- Scenic aerial views of Tanzania’s landscapes
- Great introduction to Tanzanian wildlife
