Tanzania · MIKUMI NATIONAL PARK SAFARIS

The 15 Best Mikumi Safaris

22 tours  ·  from $215 a head

Mikumi is close enough to Dar es Salaam for a real day safari and close enough to Zanzibar for a flying one. These 15 compare the road trips and the fly-in days on price, hours in the park and what the aircraft seat adds.

From Zanzibar: Mikumi Safari Day Trip with Flights and Meal - The early pickup and Zanzibar airport routine
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From Zanzibar: Mikumi Safari Day Trip with Flights and Meal

1.Mikumi Safari Day Trip with Flights and Meal

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,470 reviews · from $451Our pick

Leave Zanzibar early, fly to Mikumi National Park, and spend the day in a shared safari vehicle with guides such as Salim, Amos, Elias, or Gabriel. Expect elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, hippos, and more, plus a bush lunch, drinking water, and return flights. The day is long, but the flight makes Mikumi possible without a long road transfer.

“Both the guide, I believe he's name was Elias, and the driver were amazing. so welcoming, funny and professional. We've seen lots of animals and had really nice bush lunch. would recommend it to everyone, it was a highlight of our trip.”

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Mikumi Safari Tour: Day Trip Return Flight From Zanzibar - The Mkata Plains game drive
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Mikumi Safari Tour: Day Trip Return Flight From Zanzibar

2.Mikumi Safari Tour: Day Trip Return Flight From Zanzibar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 97 reviews · from $600Top rated

Fly from Zanzibar at 7:00 am to Mikumi National Park, where a guide such as Musa takes you across the Mkata Plains on an approximately eight-hour game drive. Expect a group of up to seven, snacks, fruit, drinks, lunch, and a return flight. Flight delays can shorten your safari time.

“This was a dream come true experience and I 100% recommend this if you're visiting Zanzibar. It's worth the price! From beginning to end all I could say was wow! Don't skip this!”

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Mikumi National Park Day Trip - The short flight to Mikumi Airstrip
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Mikumi National Park Day Trip

3.Mikumi National Park Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 76 reviews · from $520

Fly from Zanzibar to Mikumi National Park, where a professional guide takes you through open grassland in a 4x4 jeep. The day includes hotel pickup, return flights, lunch, water, park fees, and roughly seven hours of game viewing. Guides such as Alex, Ali, and Patrick have been praised for clear explanations and strong animal-spotting skills.

“We had such a great time! Our hosts were so nice and knowledgeable. We saw at least 12 different animal, including lions, which was unusual in the dry season. Afterwards, we had lunch and everyone was so nice! One of the ladies in our Read more”

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MIKUMI NATIONAL PARK - 3 Days - Day 2: Seven hours inside Mikumi National Park
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MIKUMI NATIONAL PARK – 3 Days

4.MIKUMI NATIONAL PARK – 3 Days

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 63 reviews · from $725

Travel from Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park for two nights, afternoon, sunrise, sunset, and full-day game drives, plus a short snake park visit. The private trip includes pickup, meals, park admission, and return to the airport or ferry. Lions, elephants, giraffes, buffalo, hippos, crocodiles, and many birds may appear.

“If I could give less then one star I would. We booked this company with via tour after reading his reviews and he was not the cheapest but we wanted a hassle free safari. Big mistake. I would consider myself well traveled and have done many Read more”

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2 nights 3 days safari to mikumi national park - Day 2: A full day around Mkata and Chamgore
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2 nights 3 days safari to mikumi national park

5.2 nights 3 days safari to mikumi national park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · from $650

This private 2-night, 3-day safari takes you from Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park with a 6:30 am pickup, private transport, meals, and guided game drives. Look for lions, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, hippos, zebras, wildebeests, and more, with visits to Mkata, Chamgore, and the Mkata flood plains. Guides may include Benson, Method, Shani, Freddy, or Nassary.

“They are scammers, stay away from them. My family and I went on a tour for seven days, the guides here are not helpful, they demanded extra money, the service was not that good, if any of you want to come, please check and then come,”

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2 Days 1 Night Mikumi National Park from Dar es salaam - Arriving at Mikumi for the sunset drive
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2 Days 1 Night Mikumi National Park from Dar es salaam

6.2 Days 1 Night Mikumi National Park from Dar es salaam

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · from $670

Leave Dar es Salaam at 5am for Mikumi National Park, with a long countryside drive, a sunset game drive by the hippo dam, dinner and a night inside the park, then an early morning safari before returning. Guides such as Patrick, Frederick, Fred, and Mariam are assigned by departure, and pickup, meals, transfers, and onboard Wi-Fi are included.

“I am not eve sure where to start because everything was beyond perfect. The customer services was diamond for me. The entire team took extremely good care of me. I was traveling alone and Felicia was kind enough to take photos of me during the safari. Patrick the drivRead more”

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2 Day Safari To Mikumi National Park + transfers from Dar Es Salam - Day 2: the main wildlife day
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2 Day Safari To Mikumi National Park + transfers from Dar Es Salam

7.2 Day Safari To Mikumi National Park + transfers from Dar Es Salam

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · from $902

Travel from Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park with a private pickup, roughly six hours on the road, and a sunset game drive on arrival. Guide Max is known for spotting lions, leopards, elephants, giraffes, and birds, while camp host John adds a friendly touch. The return transfer to Dar is included.

“I recently went on a fantastic safari with Double G Safari in Mikumi National Park, Everything about the experience was amazing from beginning to end.”

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Private Full-Day Trip to Mikumi National Park from Dar es Salaam - Morogoro lunch adds a needed pause
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Private Full-Day Trip to Mikumi National Park from Dar es Salaam

8.Private Full-Day Trip to Mikumi National Park from Dar es Salaam

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · from $550

Leave Dar es Salaam at 4:00 AM for a private Mikumi safari with hotel pickup, lunch in Morogoro, park entry, and bottled water included. Your guide, often Silas or Felix, helps you spot lions, giraffes, wildebeests, impalas, buffalo, and birds during a four to five hour game drive before returning late at night.

“I was unsure about how to spend a free day in Dar but I’m so glad I did this! Silas was an amazing guide who made sure I had the best experience possible. When a lion was spotted, Silas quickly drove us over to the spot for a great view and it is something I’ll never forget!”

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From Zanzibar: Mikumi Safari Day Trip with Flights and Meal - The early pickup and Zanzibar airport routine
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From Zanzibar: Mikumi Safari Day Trip with Flights and Meal

9.Mikumi Safari Day Trip with Flights and Meal

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 54 reviews · from $498

Fly from Zanzibar to Mikumi National Park, where an open-sided safari vehicle takes you past ponds, grassland, and wildlife habitats. Look for elephants, giraffes, zebras, hippos, crocodiles, lions, and more with an English-speaking guide such as Mohamed, Wallace, or Eli. Flights, transfers, lunch, water, and park fees are included.

“Dès l'arrivée à l'aéroport de Mikumi, nous avons directement entamé le safari et par la suite ça été le debut d'une expérience exceptionnelle. Grâce à notre guide Eli, qui parle français, nous avons pu apprendre toutes les spécificités du parc Mikumi et découvrir toutes les animaux qui y résident (impala, phacochère, hippopotame, crocodile, zèbres, babouin, éléphants et même un Lion grâce à la persévérance de notre guide). Je recommande très vivement cette expérience, à faire avec une très bonne météo. Je remercie également l'organisation Beach & Safari Holidays pour la prise en charge et transfert vers le parc Mikumi depuis Zanzibar Et le guide Eli pour sa gentillesse et sa…”

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2 Day safari to Mikumi departure from Zanzibar - Leaving Zanzibar for the mainland
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2 Day safari to Mikumi departure from Zanzibar

10.2 Day safari to Mikumi departure from Zanzibar

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 54 reviews · from $690

You’ll leave Zanzibar for Mikumi National Park on a private two-day safari with meals, park entry, and a guide included. The trip may use a flight or ferry to Dar es Salaam, followed by a roughly six-hour 4x4 transfer. Guides named in past bookings include Godfrey, Nestor, and Jimmy, but assignments can change.

“Safari de deux jours à mikumi au départ de zanzibar.....magique. Godfrey le guide et Nestor le chauffeur ont été de supers accompagnateurs, à l écoute et disponibles. Un long trajet entre dar es salaam et mikumi ce qui nous a permit d entrevoir Read more”

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Private 3 Days 2 Nights Mikumi Adventures - Day two: the main wildlife day
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Private 3 Days 2 Nights Mikumi Adventures

11.Private 3 Days 2 Nights Mikumi Adventures

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · from $700

Spend three days and two nights traveling privately from Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park. You will take evening and full-day game drives, eat at park picnic sites, visit a Maasai village, and stay in Mikumi Bandas and Camp Bastian Lodge. Ask whether Stéphane and Babou are your guide and driver.

“De la prise en charge à Dar es Salaam au camp Bastian tout était superbe Stéphane notre guide s’est plié en deux pour nous faire plaisir le chauffeur Babou était très gentil Si vous voulez passer un moment inoubliable ce safari est fait pour vous”

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3 Days Safari to Mikumi NP - Accommodation Inside the Park - Where you sleep: the most important detail to confirm
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3 Days Safari to Mikumi NP – Accommodation Inside the Park

12.3 Days Safari to Mikumi NP – Accommodation Inside the Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · from $825

You’ll travel from Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park in a private 4x4 with an open roof, guided by a professional driver-guide. Expect elephants, lions, giraffes, zebra, buffalo, birds, and possibly wild dogs. Accommodation may be inside or outside the park, so confirm this before booking.

“Un moment extraordinaire et surtout inoubliable !! Le guide a été d’une excellence et d’un conseil précieux, je le recommande vivement”

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A Day Trip To Mikumi fly from Zanzibar - The morning game drive inside Mikumi National Park
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A Day Trip To Mikumi fly from Zanzibar

13.A Day Trip To Mikumi fly from Zanzibar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 37 reviews · from $585

Leave your Zanzibar hotel at 5:30 a.m. for a 7 a.m. flight to Mikumi. A professional guide takes you on morning and afternoon game drives, with lunch at a hotel inside the park. Look for lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, hippos, and possibly leopards before flying home.

“10/10 Wonderful experience! Highly recommend if you are looking to see wildlife up close. The drivers will allow you to take pictures and see the animals in their natural habitat! The food for lunch is also amazing!”

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From Zanzibar: Mikumi National Park Guided Safari - The early pickup and flight from Zanzibar
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From Zanzibar: Mikumi National Park Guided Safari

14.Mikumi National Park Guided Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 32 reviews · 1 day · from $550

Fly from Zanzibar to Mikumi National Park for a full day of wildlife viewing in an open 4x4. You may see elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, hippos, buffalo, and more. French-speaking guide Nassoro and driver Ally have earned special praise, though airport delays and pickup problems can occur.

“Superbe excursion avec notre guide et notre chauffeur à l’écoute de nos souhaits . Pause déjeuner appréciée. Seul petit bémol l’attente de plus d’une heure pour reprendre l’avion (départ prévu vers 15h30 et réel 17h30). Mais vu qu’on en a eu pleins les yeux ça passe.”

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2 Days and 1 Night Mikumi Safari Private Tour - The seven-hour road trip from Dar es Salaam
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2 Days and 1 Night Mikumi Safari Private Tour

15.2 Days and 1 Night Mikumi Safari Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · from $650

Travel from Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park with private driver-guide Frank, with guide Kelvin also named for some departures. Expect a long road journey, a lodge night, a six-hour game drive, and chances to see elephants, lions, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, hippos, and crocodiles, plus a Maasai village visit.

“It was an amazing experience with awesome guide, we had fun and we would love to go on a next trip for more adventures to come”

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