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This 3-day fly-in, fly-out safari provides a quick, seamless wildlife getaway from Zanzibar directly to Mikumi National Park. Located across the open Mkata Floodplain, Mikumi offers prime game viewing often compared to the Serengeti, featuring abundant herds of elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and resident big cats. Staying at Camp Bastian just outside the park boundary, this itinerary blends exciting game drives with cozy comfort before flying you back to Zanzibar.
Included/Excluded
- Airport pick-up and drop-off
- Round-trip transportation
- Meals as specified in the itinerary
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking safari guide/driver
- All park and conservation area entry fees
- All scheduled game drives and safari activities
- Bottled drinking water during safari
- International flights
- Tanzania visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Optional Maasai village visits
- Alcoholic and soft drinks unless specified
- Tips for guides and driver
- Personal expenses
- Additional accommodations
Tour Plan
Day 1: Fly from Zanzibar – Mikumi Airstrip
Board a morning flight from Zanzibar to Mikumi Airstrip, taking in aerial views of the Indian Ocean coast and the vast mainland savannah below. Upon landing, you will be warmly met by your professional safari guide and transfer directly into Mikumi National Park. Begin your initial game drive across the Mkata Floodplain, often referred to as the mini-Serengeti, where open horizons provide clear views of wildlife. Keep an eye out for herds of elephants, giraffes browsing in acacia trees, zebras, and impalas grazing in the open fields. As the afternoon warms down, head to your lodge to check in, relax, and enjoy a freshly prepared dinner under the stars.
Main Destination: Mikumi National Park
Accommodation: Camp Bastian Mikumi
Accommodation: Camp Bastian Mikumi
Day 2: Full Day Game Drive in Mikumi National Park
Wake up early to the sounds of nature and enjoy a hearty breakfast before departing for a full day of game viewing. Morning hours offer the best chances to track predators like lions, hyenas, and the elusive leopard before the day's heat sets in. Explore diverse ecosystems ranging from open floodplains to baobab-dotted hillsides, stopping at the popular hippo pools to watch hippos wallowing alongside various waterbirds. Pause at midday at a scenic picnic site in the wilderness for a relaxed lunch while observing distant wildlife. Continue your game drive into the late afternoon, following tracks along water sources where herds of buffaloes and antelopes gather, before returning to camp for a delicious dinner and a restful evening.
Main Destination: Mikumi National Park
Accommodation: Camp Bastian Mikumi
Accommodation: Camp Bastian Mikumi
Day 3: Game Drive and Fly to Zanzibar
Enjoy a final early morning game drive in the park, capturing the golden morning light across the savannah and taking advantage of your last opportunities to spot wildlife in action. After your safari excursion, return for a quick breakfast or pack lunch before heading to Mikumi Airstrip. Board your flight back to Zanzibar, taking in final aerial views of Tanzania’s landscape, before arriving back on the island to complete your safari getaway.
Main Destination: Zanzibar (Departure)
Accommodation: None (Departure)
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