Mikumi Safari Wildlife Tour with Professional Photographer

A photographer travels with you to capture lions, elephants and the Mkata Floodplain.

A day safari from Zanzibar to Mikumi National Park with a professional wildlife photographer included. You fly out at 7am, arriving by 8am for game drives across the Mkata Floodplain, a landscape compared to the Serengeti, where lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest and buffalo roam. The photographer captures moments throughout the day, edits the images and sends them to you within days.

Step-by-step itinerary

Mikumi National Park Safari Adventure

• Fly from Zanzibar to Mikumi
• Meet safari guide at airstrip
• Game drive across Mkata Plains
• Stop at Hippo Pool
• Enjoy bush lunch
• Continue exploring Mikumi Park
• Return to airstrip for flight back

The experience

You're staying in Zanzibar but want to see African wildlife without committing to a multi-day safari. A 45- to 70-minute flight gets you from Zanzibar to Mikumi Airstrip by 8am, where your guide and the tour's professional photographer meet you. The flight and all park fees are included, so there's no second-guessing the cost once you land.

The Mkata Floodplain, often compared to the Serengeti, is where the day unfolds. You spend the morning and afternoon on game drives watching for lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, impala and buffalo. The photographer works alongside your guide, positioning for shots and framing moments you'd otherwise miss. A stop at the Hippo Pool breaks up the drive, and lunch happens in the bush before you head back to the airstrip by 3:30pm for the return flight to Zanzibar.

What sets this tour apart is what happens after you land: the photographer edits the images and sends them to you within days. You don't carry a camera or worry about settings. You watch the wildlife, and the professional handles the technical work and the archive.

What’s included

• Round-trip flight from Zanzibar to Mikumi.
• professional wildlife photographer throughout the day.
• edited images sent to you within days.
• game drives across the Mkata Floodplain.
• stop at the Hippo Pool.
• bush lunch.
• all park fees and taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 21 Oct 2027

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (11 and older) · Child (2 to 10 years) · Infant (under 2)

GroupUp to 14

Live guideEnglish

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.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Safari Gateway Ltd

Is this one for you?If you're based in Zanzibar or flying in for a few days, this tour solves the distance problem: the short flight gets you to Mikumi and back in one day without renting a car or booking a lodge. The photographer means you step out of the vehicle with a guide and a professional, not alone with a camera, so the wildlife is the focus and the images are handled.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 10 years); Infant (under 2).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What animals will I see on the Mkata Floodplain?

The Mkata Floodplain is home to lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, impala and buffalo. The landscape and wildlife density are often compared to the Serengeti, though sightings depend on the season and where the herds are grazing on the day you visit.

How does the professional photographer work during the safari?

The photographer travels with you and your guide throughout the day, capturing moments during the game drives. After the tour ends, they edit the images and send them to you within a few days so you have professionally shot memories of the wildlife and the landscape.

What time does the day start and end?

You fly from Zanzibar at 7am and arrive at Mikumi Airstrip by 8am, where the safari begins immediately. Game drives continue through the morning and afternoon, with a bush lunch in between, and you return to the airstrip by 3:30pm for the flight back to Zanzibar.

Is the flight from Zanzibar included in the price?

Yes, the round-trip flight from Zanzibar to Mikumi and back is included, along with all park fees, taxes and lunch. You only need to arrange your own transport to the airport in Zanzibar.

Can I bring my own camera or phone to take pictures?

You can bring your own camera or phone, but the tour is built around the professional photographer capturing the images. The photographer's edited shots are what you receive after the tour, so you can focus on the experience rather than framing every shot.