1-Day Safari from Zanzibar to Mikumi National Park

Uganda: Private tour • 1 day

Tour overview

The 1-Day Safari from Zanzibar to Mikumi National Park offers a convenient way to trade the beaches of Zanzibar for a day in Tanzania's wild interior.
Travel to Mikumi and set out on a game drive through its open grasslands, wooded areas, and wildlife-rich plains.
Look for elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, hippos, antelopes, and colorful birdlife as your guide explores the park.
The compact itinerary is designed to maximize your time among wildlife before making your journey back to Zanzibar.
It's a fantastic option for travelers who want to combine a Zanzibar holiday with a memorable mainland Tanzania safari adventure.

Safari Highlights

  • 1-Day Safari from Zanzibar to Mikumi National Park

Your 1-day Tanzania safari, day by day

Each day below shows where you go, what you experience, and where you can stay—luxury, mid-range, and budget lodge options included.

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    Day 1

    Safari from Zanzibar to Mikumi National Park

    One of our drivers will pick you up from your Zanzibar accommodation and transport you to Zanzibar International Airport, where you will take your flight to Mikumi National Park. During a wildlife game drive in the park, you may expect to witness large herds of buffalo, elephants, giraffes, zebras, antelopes, and lions, to name a few. In the afternoon, you will eat lunch at a picnic area before continuing on the game drive till late afternoon. Finally, you will board your aircraft back to Zanzibar, where one of our drivers will greet you and drive you to your Zanzibar accommodations. End of tour

Inclusions & exclusions

What's included
Airport / hotel pick-up and drop-off in Entebbe or Kampala
Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof, fuel, and professional English-speaking guide
Accommodation and meals as indicated in the day-by-day itinerary
National park entrance fees and ranger guide fees on included activities
Bottled drinking water during road transfers
What's not included
International flights to and from Uganda
Uganda visa fees and travel insurance
Tips and gratuities for guides, drivers, and lodge staff
Personal expenses (laundry, alcoholic drinks, souvenirs, etc.)
Optional activities not listed in the itinerary

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  • Tour type: Uganda: Private tour • 1 day

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