Embark on an unforgettable 2-day adventure from Zanzibar to Mikumi National Park, where the untamed wilderness awaits. This guided tour offers a perfect blend of thrilling wildlife encounters and breathtaking landscapes, providing an immersive experience in one of Tanzania's most accessible national parks.
Mikumi is Tanzaniaโs fourth-largest national park. Itโs also the most accessible from Dar es Salaam. With almost guaranteed wildlife sightings, it makes an ideal safari destination for those without much time. We offer a 2 days safari from Zanzibar with one overnight stay at a lodge of camp in Mikumi National Park. The safari starts with a short flight early in the morning from the Island of Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam where your safari guide will be ready and waiting to drive you to Mikumi National Park as early as possible in order to beat the traffic of Dar es Salaam. At Zanzibar we can arrange your airport transfer from your hotel but if you wish to find your way to the Zanzibar Airport, no problem just make your way to Zanzibar Airport where you will catch a flight that we have booked for you to Dar es Salaam. The flight leaves as early as 0630 Hrs arriving at Dar es Salaam at 07.00 hrs.
First ferry from Zanzibar depart 07:00 am, meet & greet in Dar Es Salaam at 08:30 am and drive to Mikumi & check-in at the camp and depart for afternoon game drive with hot lunch. Overnight Camp Bastian Mikumi. Take a very early morning flight from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam where you will be met by your safari guide. Your guide will meet you at the Dar es Salaam Airport and after assisting you with loading your luggage to your 4ร4 safari jeep, you will start on your way to Mikumi National Park via the Dar es Salaam โ Morogoro โ Mbeya Highway. The drive from Dar es Salaam is a long drive that takes at least 5 โ 6 hours depending on traffic so you will arrive in the early afternoon. As soon as you arrive at the Parkโs Gate and after the quick paperwork, you will embark on your first game drives straightaway. With lunch taken at one of the picnic sites or at a Restaurant on the way to Mikumi, you will then spend the rest of the afternoon exploring the Mikumi National Park, hoping to see as much as possible in this same afternoon. Mikumi National Park is part of the Mkata Floods plains within the Greater Selous Ecosystem and the park is rich in wildlife and bird life alike. You expect to see baboons, giraffes, lots of impalas, gazelles, buffaloes, lions, elephants ,kudus, and many other large animals. In the late afternoon you will retire to a nice tented camp (or a budget rest house in the park) depending on your budget. (Lunch & Dinner)
This morning you will wake up very early in the morning for an early morning game drive before returning for breakfast at the lodge or rest house if staying inside the park. After breakfast you will continue with game drives for the better part of the morning until mid morning to noon when you will check out of the Parkโs gate and drive back via Morogoro and Chalinze to Dar es Salaam. On arrival in the early evening you will take an evening flight back to Zanzibar Island where you will arrive in time for your dinner at your respective hotel / resort. Breakfast and Lunch included. (Breakfast & Lunch)
You bet they are. Tanzania is one of Africaโs most stable countries. Youโll be welcomed by its friendly people and always taken care of by attentive staff. After full days of wildlife viewing, rest up at handpicked camps and lodges, which offer authentic African charm and modern-day conveniences.
We provide free bottled water at all camps and during all wildlife-viewing drives. You can also purchase bottled water at all lodges.
There are more bugs in many places in the U.S. than you will encounter on safari! As in North America, deet-based repellents and citronelle-based products work well if you encounter mosquitoes or other small insects..
Northern Tanzania! Ngorongoro Crater, a World Heritage Site, has one of the greatest concentrations of wildlife in the world. The vast plains of Serengeti National Park also host a myriad of wildlife, especially during the wildebeest migration.!
Tanzania has the best year-round wildlife viewing, and we adjust our itineraries, departure dates, and accommodations based on wildlife migration patterns. In Tanzania, any time is a wonderful time to be on safari. Of course, there are seasonal variations, but youโll always see a lot of animals.
The Great Migration is a year-round phenomenon where vast herds of mammals, mainly wildebeest, gazelle, and zebra, move around the Serengeti in search of food and water. The driving force of the migration is rain, making it difficult to predict.
Hakuna matata! No worries! Plenty of awe-inspiring moments present themselves whenever you travel in Tanzania. Even if you donโt happen to see the Great Migration, youโll still see an abundance of wildlife.
We recommend booking as far in advance as possible to ensure your spot. This is especially important for travelers booking private safaris or adding extensions to their trips.
We accept Visa, MasterCard, and American Express for your safari deposit. The remaining balance to be paid on your arravial
Your safari land packages will include all accommodations, meals, bottled water with meals and on wildlife-viewing drives, airport transfers, park fees, and services of guides and drivers. Additional costs not provided may include: tips for your guides/drivers/staff, bar beverages, laundry service, phone calls, passport and visa fees, souvenirs, and travel insurance (if you choose to purchase). Please note: Your pre-departure packet includes a visa application form and information on travel insurance and tipping.
Many of our trips provide opportunities to visit local villages and interact with the people. However, if your itinerary does not include these visits, youโll still gain valuable local insight from your expert guide, a native of Tanzania.
The delicious cuisines of Tanzania are a tasty yet amazing blend of the best of Swahili flavours with the best western, Arabic, and Indian cuisines. With the many foreign rulers and travellers who visited this country in the past (as the country was part of the Silk-route), the taste of almost every culture is experienced in Tanzanian food. We will provide you with personalised taste of Vegetarian, Vegan, Dairy-free, Gluten-free and other special dietary needs that can be accommodated with advance intimation.
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