Mikumi Day Trip from Zanzibar

Day Trip Fly-in Safari to Mikumi National Park from Zanzibar

In the morning, greeted by a team member at your hotel for a detailed briefing on your safari to Mikumi National Park. After answering all your questions, transferred to Zanzibar Airport for your flight. Departure is at 07:00 AM, and you’ll arrive at Mikumi Airstrip by 08:00 AM. Upon arrival, you will be met by your safari guide, who will take you on an exciting game drive. Start exploring the rich wildlife of the Mkata Plains, famous for its high concentrations of animals. You’ll also visit the Hippo Pool before enjoying a picnic lunch and continuing your safari. The day concludes with a return flight to Zanzibar, departing around 15:45.

Mikumi National Park and Wildlife Experience

Mikumi National Park located next to the northern boundary of the Selous Game Reserve, one of Africa’s largest protected areas. This unique ecosystem makes Mikumi a vital part of Tanzania’s wildlife conservation efforts. The park is renowned for its vast open landscapes, particularly the Mkata Floodplain, often compared to the Serengeti Plains due to its abundance of wildlife. Here, you’ll encounter large herds of buffalo, zebra, giraffes, and elephants, along with predators such as lions and leopards. Mikumi is also a birdwatcher’s paradise, with over 400 species, including lilac-breasted rollers and bateleur eagles.