2 Days Mikumi National Park Safari from Zanzibar

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Fly Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam, connect to Mikumi, afternoon game drive

Your 2 Days Mikumi safari starts with an early morning pickup from your Zanzibar hotel and short transfer to the airport. Check in for your flight to Dar es Salaam, then connect by scheduled hop to Mikumi or continue by road depending on the day’s options. Meet your guide on arrival and take a short drive to your safari camp with a game viewing route en-route. Settle in for lunch, then roll out for an afternoon drive across the Mkata floodplain where giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, and elephants gather in open view.

After the encounter with your first tracks and that soft, late light, you shall embark on an easy evening by the fire. You listen for hyenas, swap highlights over dinner, and let the quiet do its work. Sleep arrives quickly when the bush takes over the soundtrack.

Lodging, Mikumi National Park

• Budget: Camp Bastian Mikumi or Tan Swiss Lodge
• Midrange: Mikumi Wildlife Camp or Vuma Hills Tented Camp
• Luxury: Stanley’s Kopje or Foxes Safari Camp

Day 2: Dawn game drive, brunch, return to Zanzibar

Wake before sunrise for prime movement. You follow fresh spoor near water channels, scan acacia shade for lions, and watch elephant families cross with steady purpose. Return for a late breakfast, check out, and transfer to the airstrip or the road connection back to Dar es Salaam. Fly onward to Zanzibar where our team meets you for hotel drop off or your next leg.

After the encounter with golden hours and a tidy handover at the airstrip, you shall embark on your return flight with two souvenirs. A calm mind and a camera roll that smells faintly of dust and grass. Both tell the story better than any postcard.

Lodging Options at a Glance

• Budget: Camp Bastian Mikumi or Tan Swiss Lodge
• Midrange: Mikumi Wildlife Camp or Vuma Hills Tented Camp
• Luxury: Stanley’s Kopje or Foxes Safari Camp

Itinerary FAQs

How much time do you spend on game drives in two days?

You enjoy one full afternoon drive on Day 1 and a dawn to midmorning session on Day 2. We build the schedule around these golden windows.

Are flights to Mikumi available every day?

Some days offer direct hops to Mikumi. Other days we pair Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam by air with a well timed road transfer. We confirm the fastest option for your dates.

What is the baggage limit on the flights?

Soft bags only, usually 15 to 20 kilograms including hand luggage for bush sectors. We share exact limits with your ticket and arrange safe storage in Zanzibar if needed.

Is this a private safari?

Yes. Your vehicle and guide are private. Scheduled flights are shared services.

What animals are common in Mikumi?

Expect elephants, giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, buffalo, hippo, crocodile, and a variety of antelope. Lions are regular. Birdlife is strong around the floodplain.

What should you pack for two days?

Neutral layers, a warm fleece for the early start, sun hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, insect repellent, comfortable shoes, a soft sided bag, and your camera with a spare battery.