3 Days Mikumi Safari from Zanzibar | Fly-In Tanzania Safari

This 3-day Mikumi National Park safari from Zanzibar is the perfect short wildlife escape from the beach to the bush. Located just a short flight from Zanzibar, Mikumi offers excellent game viewing in an accessible and less crowded setting. Often compared to the Serengeti for its open plains, Mikumi is home to lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, hippos, crocodiles, and a wide variety of bird species. This safari includes private game drives in a 4x4 vehicle, comfortable accommodation inside or near the park, and return flights from Zanzibar. Ideal for travelers with limited time who want an authentic Tanzania safari experience without long travel distances.

Tour Features

Mid-Range Tour

This mid-range tour uses comfortable lodges and permanent tented camps with private bathrooms.

Private Tour

This tour is organized exclusively for you and will not be shared with other travelers.

Can Start Any Day

If availability permits, this tour can start on any day of the year.

Fully Customizable

This tour can be completely customized based on your preferences and travel dates.

Fly in Safari

This tour is a fly-in to the park, reducing time by road.

Safari From Zanzibar

This Tour Starting From Zanzibar

Activities & Transportation

Game Drives – Guided wildlife viewing in national parks and reserves.

4×4 Safari Vehicle – Custom Land Cruiser with pop-up roof and window seats.

Private Safari Vehicle – Exclusive use of the car for your group.

Domestic Flights – Fly-in to the parks .

Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle

A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Accommodation & Meals

This tour is priced using Luxury accommodations. Budget and Mid range options are available on request. Similar lodges or camps may be used depending on availability.

Day

Accommodation

Meals

Day 1&2

Camp Bastian

Mid Range Lodge

All Meals Included

All Meals Included

Rates Per Person

Start dates	Solo (1 room)	2 people (1 room)	3 people (2 rooms)	4 people (2 rooms)	5 people (3 rooms)	6 people (3 rooms)	7+ people
High Season (June–Oct & Dec–Feb)	USD 1650 /p.p	USD 1280/ pp	USD 1,160/ pp	USD 1,100/ pp	USD 1,070/ pp	USD 1,040/ pp	Get Quote
Low Season (March–May & November)	USD 1,550/ pp	USD 1,200/ pp	USD 1,080/ pp	USD 1,020/ pp	USD 990/ pp	USD 960/ pp	Get Quote

Included

Return flight Zanzibar – Mikumi – Zanzibar
2 nights accommodation (Full Board)
All park entry fees
Private 4x4 safari vehicle
Professional English-speaking driver-guide
Airport transfers in Zanzibar
Drinking water during safari

Excluded

International flights & visas
Tips & personal expenses
Travel insurance

Getting There

This tour starts and ends in Zanzibar.
Return domestic flights between Zanzibar and Mikumi are included.
Airport transfers in Zanzibar are included.
Additional accommodation before and after the tour can be arranged at an extra cost.

Day 1

Fly from Zanzibar to Mikumi – Afternoon Game Drive

Morning transfer to Zanzibar Airport for your scheduled flight to Mikumi (approx. 1 hour).

Upon arrival at Mikumi airstrip, meet your safari guide and begin your first game drive.

Mikumi highlights:

Mkata Floodplain (rich wildlife concentration)

Large buffalo herds

Lions often seen on termite mounds

Elephants and giraffes

Hippos at the hippo pool

Afternoon game drive until sunset.

Dinner and overnight at lodge near/inside Mikumi.

Main Destination: Fly from Zanzibar to Mikumi – Afternoon Game Drive

Wildlife in Fly from Zanzibar to Mikumi – Afternoon Game Drive

Accommodation: Camp Bastian

› Mid Range Lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Lunch and Dinner

Day 2

Full-Day Game Drive in Mikumi

Early breakfast followed by a full-day game drive with packed lunch.

Explore different areas of the park including:

Open savannah plains

Miombo woodlands

Seasonal waterholes

Wildlife commonly seen:

Lion prides

Elephant families

Zebra, wildebeest, impala

Eland (largest antelope)

Crocodiles and hippos

Return to lodge in the late afternoon.

Dinner and overnight.

Main Destination: Full-Day Game Drive in Mikumi

Wildlife in Full-Day Game Drive in Mikumi

Accommodation: Camp Bastian

› Mid Range Lodge

Meals & Drinks:

All Meals Included

Day 3

Morning Game Drive – Fly Back to Zanzibar

Early morning game drive when predators are most active.

Return to lodge for breakfast.

Transfer to Mikumi airstrip for your return flight to Zanzibar.

Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel or airport.

Main Destination: Morning Game Drive – Fly Back to Zanzibar

Wildlife in Morning Game Drive – Fly Back to Zanzibar

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast

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