Mikumi National Park Day Trip
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Mikumi National Park is grass land national park with very good visibility. There is 100% to see the following animals:- Elephant, Buffalo, Giraffe, Zebra, Antelope, Hippopotamus, Crocodile, Baboon and Birds. There is 90 percent to see Lion and 75 percent to see Leopard.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Mikumi National Park
We will pick up our visitors at their respective hotel anywhere in Zanzibar at 05:00 AM. Will have a 1 hour transfer to Karume International Airport, we will reach one hour before departure in the morning and depart at 07:15 AM to Mikumi, we reach at 08:15 AM at Mikumi Airstrip. We will off-board the Airplane and onboard the 4X4 Jeep and start our Mikumi Safari Adventure game drive from 08:30 Am in the morning to 03:30 PM or 04:30 PM evening time. Our guests will experience the wildlife nature of Mikumi National Park. They will see wild animals like lion, elephant, zebra, giraffe, antelope, buffalo, crocodile, hippopotamus, baboon, a wide variety of birds. Also not to forget we will see different tree species at the Mikumi National Park. Then we go back to Mikumi Airstrip and depart by 03:30 / 04:30 back to Zanzibar. We then reach Karume International Airport at 05:30. After arrival and pass through Airport inspection we take a car transfer and reach hotel 07:00 PM.
What‘s Included
All Fees and Taxes
Bottled water
Lunch
Jeep Car Transport
Professional Guide
Flight Ticket (Go & Return)
Alcoholic Beverages
Personal Expenses
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Mikumi National park day visit
Duration: 8 hours
Buffet: The food includes options of rice, vegetables, fish, chicken, chips, Soft drinks
Open Jeep
Pickup included
Reviews
79 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
recommended excursion
Daydream10691349710,,Sep 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great organized, friendly and competent guide who led us very close to the animals. An incredible feeling to come so close to these wonderful ones.
Mikumi National Park
333yaseena,,Jul 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Mikumi National Park A beautiful place and definitely worth visiting. My trip cost $300 USD and included meals, transportation by car from Dar es Salaam to Mikumi, a visit to a Maasai village, one-night hotel accommodation, entrance tickets to Mikumi National Park, lunch inside the park, and a safari vehicle with a pop-up roof for a better experience. After the safari, we returned to Morogoro by car (2 hours), then took a train from Morogoro to Dar es Salaam. Things to Avoid Do not travel by car from Dar es Salaam to Mikumi — the road is exhausting, dangerous, and takes about 7 hours. Instead, take the train, which is much more comfortable, or book a direct flight from Zanzibar to Mikumi National Park. The park is beautiful, but not all animals are present. For a richer safari experience and better weather, I recommend visiting Arusha, where you can see a wider variety of wildlife. Also, bring some snacks with you — you’ll spend long hours inside the park, and food options are limited during the drive.
🌍✨ An experience...
Niah F,,Jun 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00🌍✨ An absolutely unforgettable experience! The safari was simply incredible: breathtaking scenery, majestic wildlife observed in its natural habitat, and magical moments that I will never forget. Every moment was filled with wonder and emotion. I recommend 100% to anyone who dreams of adventure and wilderness. A real dream come true! 🐘🦁🌅
Amazing safari day trip
Adventure40343430391,,Dec 9, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The safari was great, everything was very well organised and all the staff were helpfull and accommodating. We saw so many different animals and the guide gave a lot of information. Lunch was good, after lunch there was time for a bit more Safari before going back in the plane. Overall we had an amazing day!
A safari without elephant or lion is not a safari!
jensfX5734MW,,Dec 5, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00For a day safari from Zanzibar, this national park is definitely a good option. Of course, you can’t compare it to a multi-day safari, but it’s definitely worth it. We were picked up at the hotel at 5:30am and taken straight to the airport. After about 50 minutes flight time you land directly in the national park, get in the jeep and off you go. We have seen buffaloes, zebras, giraffes, antelopes, springboks, hippos, crocodiles, elephants, lions and some other animals. Lunch was served at a camp and the flight back took off around 4pm. For us it was a great day and for safari beginners this excursion is ideal. You can book the tour safely with local providers, where you can negotiate the price and you can also book it privately and without other guests. This is even more pleasant in the Jeep.
Unavoidable activity
sofianeo64,,Oct 25, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A memorable day at Mikumi Park with a team of real pros and at their head Antony +255 715 513 963; I really recommend it 👌 I had my eyes full and I only think about going back with my children as soon as possible 😍
Amazing experience!
LeonAndre M,,Oct 19, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Our Guide was so nice and competent! He was so passionate about the Safari and all the animals and plants. We had such a great time. Thank you so much!
Perfect Day at Mikumi
2conorh,,Oct 13, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our honeymoon day trip to Mikumi was perfect. Every part of the trip was stress-free and enjoyable. Barnaba made the hotel transfers and flights seamless. Our guide on the safari made sure we saw every animal that we wanted to see, he even made sure to track down animals that could be seen very close to the vehicle paths. I would highly recommend booking to anyone considering a trip to Mikumi with Captain Barnaba!
Better than a zoo!
Chaudhry Sajeel A,,Sep 30, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The guide Eric was very cool. He did his job showing and guiding through the Safari with a lot of passion, and he is a really good driver who drives safely and precisely. The only thing we were worried about was, that sometimes it looked like we are disturbing the privacy of the animals. The good thing was, that the guides cared about that too and moved on as quick as possible.
Average
sairao,,Sep 13, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00The safari guides are so friendly, food is average, didn't see many animals up close the ride was boring to be honest , people suggested ngorongoro and Serengeti
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