Safari

2-Day Mikumi Flying Safari from Zanzibar

Zanzibar, Kikoboga Airstrip, Mikumi National Park, Maasai boma, Mikumi, Zanzibar

Duration
2 days · 1 night
Pace
Moderate
Best season
Year-round

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Overview

A second day in Mikumi changes the experience. Instead of flying back after one game drive, you sleep near the park and go out again the next morning, when the light is soft and the animals are active, with more time to find what you missed the day before.

You fly from Zanzibar to Kikoboga Airstrip and spend the first day on the Mkata floodplain, the open heart of the park, with a hot lunch. In the late afternoon you leave the park to visit a Maasai boma and learn about the community's traditions and crafts. After a night at a midrange lodge about 10 kilometres from the park, you have a second day of game driving, perhaps at the Hippo Pool, before an afternoon flight back to Zanzibar.

The standard safari is shared with other guests; a private vehicle can be arranged at extra cost.

Who it suits

Zanzibar holidaymakers who want more than a single game drive without committing to a long mainland safari: couples, families, friends and solo travellers.

Parks visited

Mikumi National Park · Zanzibar

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Common questions

You can go on safari here all year. The dry season from June to October is the easiest time for game viewing, because animals gather near rivers and the grass is short, but it is also the busiest. From November to May the parks are green, quieter and excellent for birds, with short rains around November and the long rains in April and May. Where the wildebeest migration is depends on the month, so tell us your dates and we will plan the route around them.

Our safaris use 4x4 safari vehicles with a pop-up roof, so you can stand up for game viewing and photography. On a private safari the vehicle and driver-guide are yours alone for the whole trip.

Each tour page lists exactly what is included and excluded. On our northern circuit safaris, such as the 7-day Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Tarangire trip, national park and Ngorongoro Conservation Area entrance fees are included. If you are not sure, ask your specialist before you book.

Yes. Every itinerary on this site is a starting point. We can add or remove days, swap parks, or change the accommodation to suit your budget, and your specialist will send you a revised plan and quote.

Bring light, neutral-coloured clothes, a warm layer for early mornings and for the Ngorongoro Crater rim, which is cold at night, comfortable shoes, a wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and insect repellent. Binoculars and a camera with spare batteries and memory cards make a big difference. Soft bags pack into safari vehicles more easily than hard suitcases.

Most visitors need a visa. Apply online in good time through the official Tanzania Immigration website at eservices.immigration.go.tz, and do not use unofficial agents. Your passport should be valid for at least six months after arrival. Requirements differ by nationality, so check the official site for your country.

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Every AAA Express Adventure trip can be changed to suit you: the pace, the lodges, the number of days. Tell us your dates and who is travelling, and our team in Arusha will come back to you with a plan and a price.

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2 days · 1 night

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