Day trip from Zanzibar

Mikumi day trip

A simple, easy safari in the Mkata floodplain, with giraffes, zebras and elephants.

Plan this safari See the plan

DurationDay trip

FlightAbout 1 hour 15 minutes, often via Dar es Salaam

Best seasonJune to October for the best game viewing

Best forFirst safari, short stays

Your flight path

DepartZanzibar About 1 hour 15 minutes, often via Dar es SalaamMikumi National Park

Mikumi is one of the easiest parks to visit from the coast. Its open Mkata floodplain makes animals easy to see, and the park is known for giraffes, elephants, zebras and lions that rest in the shade.

The journey depends on the flight schedule, and may connect through Dar es Salaam. We plan the timing carefully so you spend the longest possible time in the park.

Highlights

Open floodplain with easy wildlife viewing
Giraffes, zebras, elephants and buffalo
Hippo pools and birdlife
A relaxed day with lunch in the park
Back to Zanzibar by evening

The day, hour by hour

How your day unfolds

Timings are a guide. We confirm the final schedule with the flights available on your date.

7:00 am
Early transfer
Private transfer to the airport and flight toward Mikumi.
10:00 am
Game drive
Your guide meets you and begins a morning game drive across the floodplain.
1:00 pm
Lunch
A picnic or lodge lunch in the park.
2:30 pm
Afternoon drive
A second drive, with a stop at the hippo pools.
5:00 pm
Return flight
Fly back to Zanzibar and transfer to your hotel.

What you may see

Wildlife

Sightings are never guaranteed, but your guide knows where to look and when.

Giraffe

Very common

Zebra and wildebeest

On the floodplain

Elephant

Frequently seen

Lion

Often resting under trees

Hippo

At the hippo pools

Birds

Many species, including bee-eaters

What is included

Return flights from Zanzibar, as set out in your proposal
Private transfers between your hotel and the airport
Park entry fees and conservation fees
A licensed local guide and a safari vehicle or boat
Meals and drinks as listed in your day plan
A local planner on WhatsApp on the day

Not included

Tips for guides and camp staff
Travel insurance, which we strongly advise you to carry
Alcohol and drinks not listed
Personal spending and souvenirs
Any change of flights caused by weather or schedules (we help you rebook)

Good to know

Is Mikumi better than Nyerere?

Mikumi is simpler and more open, while Nyerere is wilder and offers boat and walking safaris.

Is one day enough?

It is a shorter taste of the bush. For a fuller visit, consider Nyerere overnight.

Can I stay a night?

Yes. Tell us and we add a lodge night.

More fly-in safaris

Nyerere (Selous) day trip

A short scenic flight, then a game drive or a boat safari on the Rufiji River, and back on the beach for dinner.

Day tripAbout 45 to 60 minutes each way

Nyerere overnight

Add a night in camp for dawn and dusk game drives, when the animals are most active.

1 nightAbout 45 to 60 minutes each way

Nyerere two nights: river, bush and walking

Two nights in camp, with time for a boat safari, game drives and a walking safari.

2 nightsAbout 45 to 60 minutes each way

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