✈ Best 1-Day Trip Mikumi Safari from Zanzibar 2025 - 2026 - Overview
This 1-day Mikumi safari from Zanzibar is an incredible opportunity to experience Tanzania’s diverse wildlife within a short time. The adventure begins with an early morning flight from Zanzibar to Mikumi National Park, a hidden gem known for its rich biodiversity and stunning landscapes. Upon arrival, a professional safari guide will take you on a thrilling game drive through the park’s vast savannah, home to a wide variety of wildlife.
Mikumi National Park offers excellent wildlife viewing opportunities, with chances to spot lions resting under the acacia trees, large herds of elephants roaming freely, graceful giraffes feeding on treetops, and zebras grazing in the open plains. You may also encounter hippos, crocodiles, wildebeests, and numerous bird species that thrive in this ecosystem.
Midway through your adventure, you’ll enjoy a delicious bush lunch in a scenic location within the park. After lunch, the safari continues as you explore different areas of Mikumi, ensuring a well-rounded experience of its unique landscapes, including the Mkata floodplain and miombo woodlands.
As the afternoon comes to an end, your guide will drive you back to the airstrip for your return flight to Zanzibar. Watching the sunset from the sky, you'll reflect on an unforgettable day filled with extraordinary wildlife encounters. Upon arrival in Zanzibar, a transfer will take you back to your hotel, concluding this spectacular one-day safari adventure.
Price Range: The cost for this 1-day Mikumi safari from Zanzibar varies depending on the season, number of travelers, and specific inclusions. Prices typically range between $450 to $700 per person, covering return flights, park fees, game drives, lunch, and a professional safari guide.
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✈ Best 1-Day Trip Mikumi Safari from Zanzibar 2025 - 2026
Zanzibar - Mikumi National Park - Zanzibar
Early in the morning, you'll take a short domestic flight from Zanzibar to Mikumi National Park, arriving in time for an exciting day of wildlife exploration. Upon landing, you’ll be greeted by a professional safari guide and set off for a thrilling game drive in Tanzania’s fourth-largest national park.
Mikumi’s open savannah landscape is home to diverse wildlife, including lions, elephants, zebras, giraffes, hippos, wildebeests, and over 400 species of birds. You will traverse different habitats, from acacia woodlands to riverine forests, ensuring an unforgettable safari experience.
After an action-packed day, you’ll enjoy a scenic flight back to Zanzibar in the late afternoon, bringing your adventure to an end.
1-Day Mikumi Safari from Zanzibar 2025 - 2026 - Hourly Itinerary Summary
05:30hrs: Transfer from your hotel to Zanzibar Airport for check-in.
07:00hrs: Flight departure from Zanzibar to Mikumi National Park.
08:00hrs: Arrival at Mikumi Airstrip and meet your professional safari guide.
08:30hrs: Start the full-day game drive exploring Mikumi’s incredible wildlife.
12:30hrs: Enjoy a bush lunch at a scenic picnic site within the park.
14:00hrs: Continue the game drive, visiting different wildlife hotspots.
16:00hrs: Depart for Mikumi Airstrip for your return flight.
17:00hrs: Flight back to Zanzibar.
18:00hrs: Arrival in Zanzibar and transfer back to your hotel.
The 1-day Mikumi safari from Zanzibar 2025 - 2026 is perfect for travelers seeking a quick yet immersive wildlife experience. With breathtaking landscapes, diverse animals, and expert guides, this adventure promises memories to last a lifetime.
Package Price Inclusions
- Return flights (Zanzibar - Mikumi - Zanzibar)
- Transport (4x4 Safari Vehicle) with an open roof
- Park fees
- Professional English-speaking safari guide
- All park fees and taxes
- Lunch and bottled water
Package Price Exclusions
- Tips for guides and drivers
- Personal expenses
- Visa costs
- Travel insurance
- Alcoholic and soft drinks