3-Day Mikumi Fly-in Safari from Zanzibar
A short safari break from Zanzibar: fly to Mikumi National Park, spend two nights in a mid-range lodge or tented camp, go on game drives on all three days and visit a Maasai village, then fly back to the beach.
One day in the park gives you a first taste, but staying overnight lets you see the plains in the early morning and late afternoon, when the light is soft and many animals are most active. Mikumi covers about 3,230 square kilometres, and its open Mkata floodplain makes animals easy to spot.
Between game drives you visit a Maasai village near the park, where families show you how they live with their cattle alongside the wildlife. Then you fly back to Zanzibar, ready for more days by the sea.
Highlights
- Return light-aircraft flights between Zanzibar and Mikumi
- Two nights in a mid-range lodge or tented camp
- Game drives in the soft morning and afternoon light
- A visit to a Maasai village
- Park fees and meals during the safari included
What to bring
- Your passport
- A soft bag (about 15 kg per person on the plane)
- Sun hat, sunglasses and sun cream
- A warm layer for early mornings
- Binoculars and a camera
Moments from Mikumi
Route Map
- By air
- Day of the trip
Lines show the order of travel, not the exact roads.
Our driver takes you from your hotel to Zanzibar Airport for the flight to Mikumi, about an hour in a light aircraft. Your guide meets you at the airstrip, and after lunch at your lodge or camp you head out on your first game drive across the plains.
Overnight: Mid-range lodge or tented camp in or near Mikumi National Park
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
An early game drive catches the plains at their best, when predators are still active and the light is soft. You return to your lodge or camp for lunch and a rest during the hottest hours.
In the afternoon you visit a Maasai village near the park, then go out again for a game drive in the late afternoon.
Overnight: Mid-range lodge or tented camp in or near Mikumi National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
A last morning game drive, then your guide takes you to the airstrip for the flight back to Zanzibar. Our driver meets you at the airport and takes you to your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
Price Per Person, By Group Size
| Group Size | Price Per Person |
|---|---|
| 1 Person | $1,790 |
| 2 People | $1,290 |
| 3 People | $1,210 |
| 4 People | $1,150 |
| 5 People | $1,110 |
| 6 People | $1,090 |
Price per person in US dollars, based on the number of people travelling together and sharing rooms. Groups of 7 or more: price on request.
The price includes our current estimate of the flight costs. We confirm the final price in writing before you book.
Light aircraft usually allow about 15 kg of luggage per person, in a soft bag. Flights can be delayed by the weather or by air traffic; if that happens, we adjust the day.
Trip Notes
- Start and end: your hotel on Zanzibar
- The lodge or camp is mid-range, in or near the park, and is named after booking
- Light aircraft allow about 15 kg per person in a soft bag
Includes
- Transfers between your Zanzibar hotel and Zanzibar Airport
- Return light-aircraft flights between Zanzibar and Mikumi
- 2 nights in a mid-range lodge or tented camp
- Meals as shown in the itinerary
- Game drives in a safari vehicle with a professional guide
- Mikumi National Park entry fees
- Maasai village visit
- Drinking water on game drives
Excludes
- Tips for the guide and lodge staff
- Drinks not included in the lodge's meal plan
- Travel insurance
- Tanzania's compulsory inbound travel insurance for foreign visitors (44 US dollars per person, from 1 October 2026)
- Zanzibar's compulsory inbound travel insurance (44 US dollars per person)
- Any government increase in park fees or taxes after booking
Questions Travellers Ask
How long is the flight from Zanzibar to Mikumi?
About an hour each way in a light aircraft. The exact times are set by the airline, and we send them to you when we confirm your booking.
Where will we stay?
In a mid-range lodge or tented camp in or near Mikumi National Park. We confirm the exact place when you book, depending on availability.
What animals can we see in Mikumi?
Elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, impalas, wildebeest and hippos are common. Lions are seen often and leopards more rarely. Wild animals move freely, so no sighting can be guaranteed.
Is there a luggage limit?
Yes. Light aircraft usually allow about 15 kg per person in a soft bag. Most Zanzibar hotels will store extra luggage for you until you return.
Is the price per person or per group?
Per person, for the number of people travelling together. For example, a group of four pays $1,150 per person, $4,600 in total.
