1 Day Mikumi Safari from Zanzibar – Overview
The 1 Day Mikumi National Park Safari from Zanzibar is one of the most booked fly-in safaris for 2026 and 2027, allowing travelers to experience a real African safari in a single day.
Located just a short flight from Zanzibar, Mikumi National Park is famous for open plains, excellent wildlife visibility, and a high concentration of predators.

VERY DETAILED DAY SAFARI ITINERARY
Early Morning: Zanzibar → Mikumi
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Hotel pickup at 4:30–5:00 AM
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Transfer to Zanzibar Airport
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Scenic light-aircraft flight to Mikumi airstrip
Mid-Morning: Mikumi Game Drive
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Meet professional safari guide
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Full game drive through Mkata Floodplain
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Wildlife sightings may include:
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Lions
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Elephants
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Buffalo
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Giraffes
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Zebras & wildebeest
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Lunch: Safari Picnic
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Picnic lunch at designated viewpoint
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Short rest and photography
Afternoon: Final Game Drive & Return
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Continued game drive
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Transfer to airstrip
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Flight back to Zanzibar
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Hotel drop-off by evening
WHAT’S INCLUDED
✔ Return flights Zanzibar – Mikumi
✔ Mikumi National Park entrance fees
✔ Full-day game drive
✔ Professional safari guide
✔ Picnic lunch
✔ Bottled drinking water
✔ All transfers
WHAT’S EXCLUDED
✘ International flights
✘ Visa fees
✘ Travel insurance
✘ Alcoholic beverages
✘ Tips & personal expenses
WHO THIS DAY SAFARI IS FOR
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Zanzibar beach holidaymakers
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Honeymooners
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Business travelers
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First-time safari visitors

BOOK THE 1 DAY MIKUMI SAFARI FROM ZANZIBAR (2026–2027)
This is the fastest and easiest way to add a real safari to your Zanzibar holiday.