How do we get from Zanzibar to Mikumi National Park?

A two-day Mikumi safari is built around a short internal flight from Zanzibar to Mikumi airstrip, followed by your game drives in a private 4x4 Land Cruiser. Round-trip transfers, park fees, guiding and your lodge stay are all arranged for you — you simply arrive and enjoy the wildlife.

Is two days enough for a Mikumi safari?

Yes — Mikumi is one of the most accessible parks in Tanzania and a two-day trip gives you a full afternoon game drive plus a morning drive, covering the Mkata floodplain where lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras and buffalo gather. It is the perfect short safari to combine with a Zanzibar beach holiday.

Can you photograph and film our Mikumi safari?

Absolutely — this is our specialty. We bring full cinematic kit including licensed drone coverage where permitted, and document your entire journey from the Zanzibar transfer to the final game drive. Park filming permits are arranged in advance by our team.

What wildlife will we see in Mikumi?

Mikumi is home to lion, elephant, buffalo, giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, hippo, crocodile and an abundance of birdlife. The park is famous for its elephants and its resident lion prides. Sightings are never guaranteed in the wild, but our guides know where to look to maximise your chances on a short trip.

When is the best time to do a Mikumi safari from Zanzibar?

The dry season (June to October) offers the best game viewing as animals congregate around water sources. The green season (November to May) brings lush scenery, newborn animals and dramatic skies with thinner crowds. Mikumi is a year-round destination, so the best time is simply whenever suits your Zanzibar holiday.

A large African elephant with tusks standing against a clouded sky in a wild savanna

Two-Day Safari · From Zanzibar

Mikumi National Park in 48 unforgettable hours

The closest Big Five experience to Zanzibar's shores. Fly or ferry across, dive into Mikumi's wild plains, and let our guide track lions, elephants and giraffes — all privately, with cinematic coverage of every moment.

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Round-trip from Zanzibar Private 4x4 & guide Cinematic photo + film

Your Itinerary

48 hours on the wild side

A balanced, packed two days built by guides who've driven these roads a thousand times.

Day One

Arrival + Sunset Game Drive

Morning transfer from Zanzibar to the mainland (ferry or fly, your call).
Scenic road transfer to Mikumi with lunch en route.
Late-afternoon game drive — Mikumi's elephants and giraffes come alive at golden hour.
Check into your safari lodge; dinner under the stars.

Day Two