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Mikumi Safari from Zanzibar: Fly-in game drive with Hippo Pool★ 4.95 (399) · 10h
Best value
Mikumi: 2-Day Safari from Dar es Salaam with Pickup & Lodge★ 4.95 (38) · 2d
Top rated
Mikumi National Park Safari from Dar es Salaam: 3 Days★ 4.86 (69) · 3d
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✓ 2026-09-28| Option | Price | Per person | Length | Rating | Cancellation | Extra fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikumi: 2-Day Safari from Dar es Salaam with Pickup & LodgeBest value | US$ 390 p.p. | US$ 390 | 2d | 4.95★ · 38 | free | — |
| Dar Es Salaam to Mikumi Safari by Train: Day Trip & Wildlife | US$ 415 p.p. | US$ 415 | 12h–16h | 4.53★ · 19 | free | — |
| Mikumi Safari from Zanzibar: Fly-in game drive with Hippo PoolOur pick | US$ 500 p.p. | US$ 500 | 10h | 4.95★ · 399 | free | — |
| Mikumi Safari Day Trip from Zanzibar with Flights & Lunch | US$ 520 p.p. | US$ 520 | 7h–8h | 4.84★ · 80 | free | — |
| Zanzibar to Mikumi Safari Day Trip: Lions & Game Drive | US$ 560 p.p. | US$ 560 | 12h 30m | 4.23★ · 13 | free | — |
| Mikumi National Park Safari from Dar es Salaam: 3 DaysTop rated | US$ 600 p.p. | US$ 600 | 3d | 4.86★ · 69 | free | — |
| Mikumi & Udzungwa: Safari tour with waterfalls + pickup | US$ 770 p.p. | US$ 770 | 3d | 4.60★ · 20 | free | — |
| Mikumi National Park: 3-Day Safari from Dar es Salaam | US$ 825 p.p. | US$ 825 | 3d | 4.58★ · 69 | free | — |
| 5-Day Mikumi & Selous Safari from Dar es Salaam | US$ 1,100 p.p. | US$ 1,100 | 5d | 5.00★ only 1 review | free | — |
Real price per person across the 9 options: US$ 390–US$ 1,100 (median US$ 560). With 100+ reviews: 1 of 9.
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Mikumi Safari Day Trip from Zanzibar with Flights & LunchYou’ll start before sunrise in Zanzibar and fly straight into Mikumi for a full-day safari with a local guide—lions under acacia trees, giraffes crossing your path, lunch out in the wild. It’s dusty and honest and sometimes surprising—a day that stays with you long after you’re back at your hotel.
Mikumi National Park: 3-Day Safari from Dar es SalaamYou get picked up at the airport and driven straight into Mikumi National Park with a game drive on arrival day. The next full day is spent inside the park with a guide, covering the plains where lions and leopards roam. Breakfast and lunch are included both days, plus two nights at the lodge. On day three, you visit the snake park before returning to Dar es Salaam by late morning.Is it for me?Right for travelers based in Dar es Salaam with a long weekend or those arriving on business who want a real safari without taking a week off. The three-day format fits between a Friday arrival and Monday return, and the five-hour drive means you're not spending half your time in transit.
Mikumi & Udzungwa: Safari tour with waterfalls + pickupYou’ll wake up early for wildlife in Mikumi National Park, eat lunch under ancient baobabs, hike through Udzungwa’s forests to swim beneath waterfalls, and share laughs with your local guide along the way. With hotel pickup and group vibes included, this is one of those trips you’ll remember long after you’re home.
Dar Es Salaam to Mikumi Safari by Train: Day Trip & WildlifeGet up close with Tanzania’s wildlife on this day trip by train from Dar Es Salaam to Mikumi National Park. You’ll spot lions, elephants, giraffes, and more—all with an expert local guide and no stress about transport or timing.
Zanzibar to Mikumi Safari Day Trip: Lions & Game DriveYou leave your hotel before dawn, fly to the mainland, spend six hours on a game drive through Mikumi National Park spotting lions and elephants, eat lunch in the bush, and fly back to Zanzibar by evening. Hotel pickup, all flights, park fees, lunch and drinks are included; you just show up at the hotel at the pickup time.Is it for me?Book this if you're staying in Zanzibar and want to see a real African safari without spending nights away from the island — the tight schedule is what makes a full day in the park possible in one departure.
5-Day Mikumi & Selous Safari from Dar es SalaamIf you want real wildlife encounters—not just photos from afar—this 5-day Mikumi and Selous safari is for you. You’ll travel with local guides who know every shortcut and story, see elephants up close, cruise down the Rufiji River at sunset, and sleep under African skies. It’s not polished or fancy—it’s just real Tanzania.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 9 of the 9 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
How long do these experiences last?
Most options last half a day or longer.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Mikumi Safari from Zanzibar: Fly-in game drive with Hippo Pool is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.95 out of 5 across 399 reviews.
