Mikumi Day Trip (from Zanzibar by flight)
A one-day fly-in safari from Zanzibar to Mikumi National Park. Morning flight to the park airstrip, full-day game drive in a private 4×4, then fly back to Zanzibar in the evening. Easy, fast, and great for first-time safari travelers.
Itinerary
Itinerary (sample timing)
05:30–06:00 Hotel pickup in Zanzibar and transfer to the airport
07:00 Flight to Mikumi (time may vary)
08:30 Arrive at Mikumi airstrip, meet your driver-guide, start game drive
12:30 Picnic lunch at a scenic spot or hot lunch at a lodge (plan dependent)
13:30 Afternoon game drive on the Mkata plains (look for elephants, giraffes, zebras, lions, hippos)
16:30 Return to airstrip for evening flight to Zanzibar
18:00–19:30 Land in Zanzibar and transfer back to your hotel
(Exact times depend on flight schedules and season.)
Return domestic flights Zanzibar ↔ Mikumi
Airstrip and hotel transfers in Zanzibar and Mikumi
Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
English-speaking driver-guide
Park entry fees
Lunch (picnic or lodge)
Bottled drinking water in the vehicle
Travel insurance
Personal expenses and souvenirs
Drinks at lodges (other than drinking water)
Optional activities not listed
Tips for guide and staff
Excess baggage fees (if applicable)
Good to know: Soft bag luggage limits apply on small aircraft (usually around 15 kg per person). Wildlife sightings can’t be guaranteed, but your guide will plan the day for the best chances.