3-Day Safari to Mikumi National Park from Zanzibar
Duration
3 Days
Price
$480 Per Person
Language
English, Swahili, Other as per guest
Safari Highlight
Escape the beaches of Zanzibar and journey into the wild heart of Tanzania on this exciting 3-day safari to Mikumi National Park. Perfect for travelers who want a short but authentic mainland safari, this tour combines boat travel, scenic train rides, cultural experiences, and unforgettable wildlife encounters in one seamless adventure.
Located near Morogoro and bordering the Selous ecosystem, Mikumi is one of Tanzania’s most accessible and rewarding safari parks often compared to the Serengeti for its open plains and rich wildlife.
Duration
3 Days
Price
$480 Per Person
Language
English, German, Swahili, Other as per guest
Price Includes
- All transfers
- Maasai village visit
- Park entrance fees
- 2 nights accommodation (Full Board)
- 4x4 safari vehicle with professional driver-guide
- Round-trip boat tickets (Zanzibar – Dar es Salaam – Zanzibar)
- Round-trip train tickets (Dar es Salaam – Morogoro – Dar es Salaam)
Price Excludes
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- International flights
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Day by Day Travel Itinerary
Your journey begins early in the morning with a boat transfer from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam. Upon arrival, you’ll board the scenic train to Morogoro, enjoying views of Tanzania’s landscapes along the way.
From Morogoro, continue by road through the stunning Uluguru Mountains toward Mikumi National Park. Upon arrival, check in at Camp Bastian or Tanswiss and enjoy a freshly prepared lunch.
At 5:00 PM, visit a traditional Maasai village where you’ll learn about their customs, daily life, dances, and cultural traditions — an enriching experience that adds depth to your safari adventure.
Dinner and overnight at your lodge.
After an early breakfast, head out for a full-day game drive in Mikumi National Park.
The Mkata Floodplains are the park’s wildlife hotspot and offer excellent opportunities to spot:
Lions resting under acacia trees
Large herds of elephants
Giraffes browsing the savannah
Buffaloes and zebras grazing
Hippos in waterholes
A wide variety of colorful bird species
Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush surrounded by nature before continuing your game drive until sunset.
Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Enjoy a final morning safari drive for one last chance to capture photos of Tanzania’s incredible wildlife.
After breakfast, depart Mikumi and drive back to Morogoro. From there, board the train to Dar es Salaam, then connect to your boat transfer back to Zanzibar.
Arrive in the evening with unforgettable memories of the African savannah.
