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Day Trip Safari from Zanzibar to Mikumi
Fly in the morning, explore wildlife all day, return by evening. Big Five safari in one unforgettable day.
Package overview
Experience authentic African safari without leaving Zanzibar. Early morning flight from Zanzibar to Mikumi National Park, one of Tanzania's most wildlife-rich reserves.
Full-day game drive led by expert guide. Spot lions, elephants, buffalo, leopards, and rhino. Professional driver, lunch included, return same day.
Perfect for time-limited travelers, families, and safari first-timers. This is real adventure at an unbeatable price.
- Duration
- 1 Day / 8–10 Hours Ground
- Ideal for
- Time-Limited Travelers, Families, First-Time Safaris
Day-by-day itinerary
We collect you from your Zanzibar resort or hotel.
40-minute charter flight to Mikumi airstrip. Scenic views of coast and mainland.
Professional guide and safari driver briefing. Start game drive immediately while wildlife is active.
4.5-hour drive. Look for lions, elephants, buffalo, leopards, rhino. Open-roof vehicle. Water and snacks provided.
Picnic lunch at scenic location in park. Rest, hydrate, recharge.
3.5-hour drive. Different park areas, new wildlife encounters. Guide shares ecosystem and behavior knowledge.
Return to airstrip. 40-minute flight back to Zanzibar. Watch sunset over Indian Ocean.
Return to your resort. Evening beach time.
What's included
Included
- Round-trip flight Zanzibar ↔ Mikumi
- Hotel pickup & dropoff (5:30 AM & 5:30 PM)
- Professional English-speaking safari guide
- Comfortable open-roof safari vehicle
- Full-day game drive (8 hours on ground)
- Mikumi National Park entry fees
- Lunch (picnic in park)
- Water, snacks, hot drinks during drives
- Wildlife binoculars available
Not included
- International flights to Tanzania
- Travel insurance, visas, vaccinations
- Hotel accommodation (book separately in Zanzibar)
- Optional Zanzibar add-on activities (Combine Mikumi safari with Zanzibar day trips - before or after. All prices per person.
Pricing and booking terms
Starting price: $540 per person — all-inclusive. Example: Family of 4 (2 adults + kids ages 8, 6) = $540 + $540 + $324 + $324 = $1,728 total. Varies by group size.
Starting Price: $540 per person (all-inclusive, all ages).
Minimum Group Size: 2 people.
Deposit Required: 30% of total to secure flight and guide.
Final Payment: Due 30 days before departure.
Cancellation Policy: 30+ days before = full refund minus $50 admin fee. 15–30 days = 50% refund. Less than 15 days = non-refundable (flights are pre-booked).
Frequently asked questions
Mikumi has one of Tanzania's highest Big Five densities. Expert guides know where animals congregate by season. 8 hours of game drives = high probability. Lion, elephant, buffalo, and leopard sightings are common. Rhino is elusive but appears 70–80% of days..
We reschedule for the next available day. Weather cancellations are rare in dry season. If rescheduling isn't possible during your stay, full refund issued. Travel insurance covers weather disruptions.
Recommended: 5+. Under 5, long vehicle hours and early wake-up are challenging. Kids 5+ love game drives—wildlife naturally excites them. Infants/toddlers welcome but won't benefit from full experience. Flights are safe for all ages
