1-Day From Zanzibar, Day Tour Mikumi National Park

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.

Your Mikumi National Park day tour begins with an early morning flight from Zanzibar to Mikumi Airstrip, taking about 1 hour and 30 minutes (approx. 400 km). Upon arrival, your professional Ndoto Kubwa safari guide will warmly welcome you before starting your exciting game drive. Mikumi, often called the “mini Serengeti,” is home to elephants, lions, zebras, giraffes, wildebeests, buffaloes, and numerous bird species. Enjoy breathtaking views and your packed lunch in one of the park’s scenic picnic spots. The game drive lasts 2–5 hours, covering 80–120 km through various habitats rich in wildlife. In the late afternoon, you’ll return to the airstrip for your flight back to Zanzibar. The return journey also takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes, bringing you back by early evening after an unforgettable day of adventure and wildlife exploration in one of Tanzania’s most accessible and rewarding national parks.

Main Destination:

Mikumi National Park

Best Time To Visit Late June to October (Animals are attracted to the waterholes)

High Season June to October

Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Mikumi NP

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

WildebeestCommon

LionOccasional

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HippoOccasional

LeopardRare

HyenaRare

Wild DogRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch (Breakfast & dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.