1-Day Mikumi National Park Fly-In Safari from Zanzibar
Description
This is not your average day trip—it's a seamless fly-in safari from Zanzibar that puts you in the heart of Mikumi National Park by mid-morning, giving you maximum time in the wild and zero time wasted on the road. Experience the raw beauty of the Mkata floodplains, teeming with elephants, zebras, lions, and the elusive sable antelope, all set against a backdrop that rivals the Serengeti. With expert local guides, a hot bush lunch, and a visit to the legendary Hippo Pool, this tour delivers big game, breathtaking views, and unforgettable moments—all in a single day. Fast. Wild. Unforgettable. This is the safari that makes every minute count.
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Itinerary
Begin your journey in Zanzibar, flying with domestic flight to Mikumi National Park, known for its Mkata flood plains, reminiscent of the Serengeti. Upon arrival at Kikoboga Airstrip, you'll be greeted by our driver-guide, who will outline the day's activities. Commence a game drive through the Mkata flood plains, a hotspot for wildlife viewing, where you may encounter elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeests, and possibly predators such as hyenas, leopards, and lions. The area is also a habitat for the Sable Antelope, Great Kudu, and Eland, the world's largest antelope. Enjoy a midday hot lunch before further exploring the park. The afternoon features a visit to the renowned Hippo Pool, a gathering place for various wildlife. The day ends with a drive back to the airstrip for your domestic flight return flight to Zanzibar, carrying memories of the day's adventures.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Yes, we pick up all travelers. Pick-up is available from your hotel or location anywhere within Zanzibar (Unguja Island). This includes all major tourist areas such as Stone Town, Airport surroundings, Nungwi, Kendwa, Matemwe, Kiwengwa, Pwani Mchangani, Pongwe, Uroa, Chwaka, Michamvi, Bwejuu, Paje, Jambiani, Makunduchi, Kizimkazi, Fumba, Mbweni, and other locations across the north, south, east, and west coast of Zanzibar.
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note that alcoholic beverages are not included in this tour package. For those wishing to purchase alcoholic drinks during the tour, please be advised that the legal drinking age in Tanzania is 18 years old. Age verification may be required at specific locations, and we encourage all travellers to consume alcohol responsibly and in accordance with local laws. Our aim is to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all participants
Reviews(338)
Our driver and guide were amazing. Thank you Innocent & Louis ! Funny, kind, always explaining and taking the time to answer our questions. Made the day very enjoyable. One thing that can be improved is the food during the midday break and the option for the Private jeep is a bit expensive All in all a very good experience with small details to adjust
Dear Axel & Cindy, Thank you very much for taking the time to share such a thoughtful and balanced review of your safari with us. We are delighted to hear that Innocent and Louis made your day so enjoyable. Your comments about their kindness, humour, explanations and willingness to answer your questions are wonderful to hear, and we will certainly share your appreciation with both of them. We also genuinely appreciate your feedback regarding the lunch and the pricing of the private safari vehicle. Comments like these are valuable to us, and we will take them into consideration as we continue working to improve the overall experience we offer our guests. Thank you for choosing Hola Africa and for recognising both the highlights and the areas where we can do better. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you both back to Tanzania for another safari in the future. With sincere gratitude, Fadhili Mlema CEO & Founder - Hola Africa Ltd
Top Guide Fidelis He give us a good Tour.
Dear Boris, Thank you very much for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your safari and, especially, that Fidelis made such a positive impression. We greatly appreciate your recognition of him as a “top guide,” and we will be sure to pass your kind words on to him. Thank you for choosing Hola Africa for your safari experience. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we hope to welcome you back to Tanzania again in the future. With sincere gratitude, Fadhili Mlema CEO & Founder - Hola Africa Ltd
Moses the guide and Joshua the driver were great.
Dear Mohammed, Thank you very much for your wonderful review and for describing your experience with us as unforgettable. We are especially pleased to hear your kind words about Moses and Joshua. A knowledgeable guide and a dedicated driver can make all the difference on safari, and we are delighted they made your day so enjoyable. We will certainly share your appreciation with both of them. Thank you as well for sharing their photo — it is always special for our team to see these memories from our guests. Thank you for choosing Hola Africa. We truly appreciate your trust and hope to welcome you back to Tanzania for another memorable adventure. With sincere gratitude, Fadhili Mlema - CEO & Founder Hola Africa Ltd
We went on a one day safari in Mikumi on August 7th with Arestides, and we had an amazing time! He is a very knowledgeable and kind guide who took great care of us throughout the day. He showed us giraffes, buffaloes, crocodiles, hippos, impalas, and, best of all, we were able to enjoy watching the lions for a long time! Arestides also took some beautiful pictures for us, which made the experience even more special. We are extremely happy and truly appreciate all his hard work and dedication. Thank you so much Arestides, for such a wonderful and unforgettable day. We are very grateful to have had such an amazing guide! Highly recommended!
Dear Kasia, Thank you so much for such a heartfelt review. We are truly happy to know that your day in Mikumi with Arestides became such a special part of your time in Tanzania. It sounds like you had a fantastic safari, from giraffes, buffaloes and hippos to that wonderful opportunity to spend a good amount of time watching the lions. We are especially pleased to hear how well Arestides looked after you throughout the day and even helped capture some beautiful memories. Your words about his kindness, knowledge and dedication will mean a lot to him, and we will make sure he receives your appreciation. Thank you for trusting Hola Africa with your safari and for recommending us so highly. It was a pleasure having you with us. With sincere gratitude, Fadhili Mlema CEO & Founder - Hola Africa Ltd
We went on a safari with our guides, Pascal and Emmanuel. It was a really wonderful day. We saw elephants, lions, giraffes, warthogs, antelopes, hippos, and crocodiles. Our guides always knew exactly where to drive to see the animals. We’d love to come back.
Dear Felix, Thank you very much for your fantastic review and for choosing Hola Africa for your family safari. We are delighted to hear you had such a wonderful day in Mikumi and saw an incredible variety of wildlife, including elephants, lions, giraffes, hippos, crocodiles, and more. Thank you for recognising Pascal and Emmanuel. Their experience, knowledge of the park and dedication to finding the best wildlife sightings make a real difference, and we will be very happy to share your kind words with them. Thank you also for sharing your beautiful safari photos. We would be delighted to welcome you and your family back to Tanzania for another adventure in the future. With sincere gratitude, Fadhili Mlema CEO & Founder - Hola Africa Ltd
magic beautiful incredible
Dear Magalie, Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for recommending us 10,000%! 😊 We are delighted to hear that your family safari was a “magical, magnificent and incredible” experience. Creating special moments and unforgettable memories like these is exactly what we strive for. Thank you for choosing Hola Africa and for taking the time to share your experience. We truly appreciate your support and hope to welcome you and your family back to Tanzania for another adventure in the future! With sincere gratitude, Fadhili Mlema CEO & Founder - Hola Africa Ltd
Excellent experience from start to finish. We are a family of 6, children 15, 15, 11 & 8 and they absolutely loved it and something they will never forget! Our experience was made extra special by our guide Felix who was on point with his knowledge and interaction. Would recommend experience and Felix!
Dear Davina, Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for choosing Hola Africa for your family safari in Mikumi. We are delighted to hear that the experience was enjoyable from start to finish and, especially, that all four children loved the adventure and came away with memories they will never forget. We greatly appreciate your special recognition of Felix. His knowledge, attentiveness and ability to engage with guests are qualities we value enormously, and we will proudly share your kind words with him. Thank you for recommending both the experience and Felix. It was a pleasure having your family with us, and we hope to welcome you back to Tanzania for another unforgettable adventure. With sincere gratitude, Fadhili Mlema CEO & Founder – Hola Africa Ltd.
Today we were lucky enough to go on a safari in Mikumi National Park, and we couldn't be happier with the experience. My mother and I enjoyed it immensely and, without a doubt, a large part of why it was so special is due to the fantastic team that accompanied us. We would like to especially thank Jaffason, our driver, and Emmanuel, our guide, for the exceptional treatment we received throughout the day. They were professional, kind, attentive, and charming at all times. They were always looking out for us, asking us if we had any questions, if we had any doubts, or if we wanted to know more about the animals and the environment. In addition, we were extremely lucky to be able to see all the animals we wanted to see, something that made the day even more incredible. Emmanuel helped us to understand and enjoy each sighting much more, while Jaffason did a magnificent job driving and looking for the best places to be able to observe the animals. But, above all, we are left with the feeling of having been accompanied by two people who truly enjoy their work and care about making their clients have an unforgettable experience. We could not have had a better guide or a better driver. If you are thinking about doing a safari in Mikumi, we totally recommend this experience. Thank you so much, Jaffason and Emmanuel, for making our safari a memory that we will never forget! A 10/10 experience that we recommend without a doubt.
Dear Olatz, Thank you so much for this wonderful review and for choosing Hola Africa for such a special experience with your mother. We are delighted to hear that your Mikumi safari was everything you hoped for and that you were fortunate enough to see all the animals on your wish list. Your words about Emmanuel and Jaffason are especially appreciated. Their professionalism, attentiveness, knowledge and genuine passion for what they do are exactly what we want our guests to experience. We will proudly share your compliments with both of them. Knowing that they helped turn your day in Mikumi into a memory that you and your mother will never forget will mean a great deal to them. Thank you for your 10/10 recommendation and for trusting our team with your safari. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we hope to welcome you both back to Tanzania for another unforgettable adventure. With sincere gratitude, Fadhili Mlema CEO & Founder – Hola Africa Ltd.
Excellent guide (Moses) and driver (peeta). Amazing experience while still being very safe! Thank you
Dear Charlotte, Thank you very much for your wonderful 5-star review and for choosing Hola Africa for your family safari. We are delighted to hear that you had an unforgettable experience and, most importantly, felt safe and well looked after throughout the day. Your kind words about Moses and Peeta are greatly appreciated, and we will be sure to share them with both. Thank you for travelling with us. We hope to welcome you and your family back to Tanzania for another memorable adventure. With sincere gratitude, Fadhili Mlema CEO & Founder – Hola Africa Ltd.
Our fly-in safari trip was everything we dreamt of and more! The whole trip was super smooth and professional from the very start (pick-up at hotell). Our guide Aristides was amazing and really service minded. We always made sure we were comfortable and hydrated. He found all the animals we wanted to see, and had so much knowledge to teach us about the animals and the environment in general. This was a 10/10 experience!
Dear Maurits, Thank you so much for your fantastic review and for choosing Hola Africa for your fly-in safari. We are delighted that the experience was everything you dreamed of and more, from the hotel pick-up through to the safari itself. It is especially wonderful to hear how well Aristides looked after you, ensuring you were comfortable throughout the day while sharing his knowledge of Mikumi’s wildlife and environment. We will proudly pass your kind words on to Aristides. A 10/10 experience and “100% worth it” is exactly what we hope every guest takes home from their safari with us. Thank you again for travelling with Hola Africa. We hope to welcome you back to Tanzania for another unforgettable adventure. With sincere gratitude, Fadhili Mlema CEO & Founder – Hola Africa Ltd.
