Mikumi Day Trip by Flight From Zanzibar: Open-Roof Safari

Giraffes, lions and zebras from an open vehicle, lunch inside the park, flight both ways

A full-day safari from Zanzibar to Mikumi National Park by return flight, with hotel pickup, a guided game drive in an open-roof 4x4, and lunch at a lodge inside the park. You travel by air instead of road, reaching the wildlife in hours rather than a full day of driving. A local guide leads the safari and shares insights about the ecosystem as you spot giraffes, lions, zebras, wildebeest and buffalo across the savannahs and acacia woodlands.

Step-by-step itinerary

Safari and lunch in Mikumi National Park

• Fly from Zanzibar to Mikumi National Park
• Enjoy guided safari game drive
• Spot wildlife in open savannahs
• Take photos of animals
• Have lunch at lodge inside park
• Relax and soak in surroundings
• Return flight to Zanzibar

The experience

The day starts with hotel pickup in Zanzibar and a transfer to the airport for your return flight to Mikumi. Once on the ground, you step into an open-roof 4x4 vehicle with an experienced local guide who knows where the animals congregate and what to look for in the landscape. The open sides mean unobstructed views and room to photograph wildlife as you encounter it, and the guide shares details about the park's ecosystem and the behavior of the animals you see.

Mikumi National Park spans vast savannahs and acacia woodlands where giraffes, lions, zebras, wildebeest and buffalo move through their habitat. The guide drives the routes where sightings are most likely, stopping when animals appear and giving you time to watch and photograph. A lunch break at a lodge inside or near the park gives you a chance to rest, eat, and take in the surroundings before the afternoon game drive continues.

The return flight to Zanzibar departs in the late afternoon, getting you back to your hotel by evening. The full day runs about twelve hours from pickup to drop-off, but the flight saves the eight to ten hours a road journey would take, leaving more daylight for actual wildlife viewing and less time spent traveling.

What’s included

• Return flight from Zanzibar to Mikumi National Park.
• hotel pickup and drop-off by private transfer in Zanzibar.
• all entrance fees and government taxes for the park.
• full-day guided game drive in an open-roof 4x4 vehicle.
• lunch at a lodge inside or near the park.
• bottled water during the safari.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (18 to 50 years) · Youth (16 to 17 years) · Child (5 to 15 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupUp to 30

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and French

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 3 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Zan Blue Pearl

Is this one for you?Your guide speaks English, Spanish or French, so choose the language that suits you when you book. The tour welcomes children from age five and is suitable for all fitness levels, though it is not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (16 to 17 years); Child (5 to 15 years). Children under 5 can't be included in the booking.

What animals will I see on the Mikumi safari?

Mikumi National Park is home to giraffes, lions, zebras, wildebeest and buffalo, among other species. Your guide will drive the routes where these animals are most active and help you spot them in the savannahs and acacia woodlands.

How does the open-roof vehicle work for wildlife viewing?

The open-roof 4x4 has no sides blocking the view, so you can see and photograph animals in all directions without obstruction. The design is standard for safari viewing and lets you experience the landscape fully while staying safe inside the vehicle.

Is the flight included in the price, or do I pay separately?

The return flight from Zanzibar to Mikumi and back is included in the booking. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Zanzibar, all park entrance fees, and bottled water during the safari are also included.

When do I eat, and what is lunch like?

Lunch is included at a lodge inside or near Mikumi National Park, served during a break in the middle of the day. This gives you a chance to rest and refuel before the afternoon game drive.

How long is the full day from start to finish?

The experience runs about twelve hours total, including hotel pickup, the flight, the full-day safari with lunch, and the return flight to Zanzibar. The flight saves many hours compared to a road journey, so more of the day is spent on the actual safari.