Day trip

1-Day Mikumi National Park Flying Safari from Zanzibar

Zanzibar, Kikoboga Airstrip, Mikumi National Park, Zanzibar

Duration: Full day · 10 hours
Departs from: Zanzibar, 07:00 flight
Activity level: Easy
Best season: Year-round

your journey

Overview

A short morning flight from Zanzibar puts you on the airstrip in Mikumi National Park by 8 am. This day safari lets you add a proper game drive to a beach holiday without a night on the mainland or a long road journey.

Your guide meets you at Kikoboga Airstrip and you spend the day on the Mkata floodplain, the open heart of the park, where elephant, buffalo, zebra, wildebeest, giraffe and lion are all found. A hot bush lunch breaks the day, and in the afternoon you may visit the Hippo Pool before flying back to Zanzibar in time for dinner.

You can join a shared vehicle or book the safari privately.

Who it suits

Zanzibar beach travellers who want a taste of a Tanzanian safari, couples, families and anyone short of time who prefers not to spend a night on the mainland.

Parks visited

Mikumi National Park · Zanzibar

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Common questions

Most of our day trips start with a pick-up from your hotel. The Materuni Waterfalls and coffee farm trip includes a return transfer from Moshi. If you are staying in Arusha or elsewhere, ask your specialist about pick-up times and any extra cost.

The walk is easy to moderate and suits most people in reasonable health. The path to the waterfall goes down steps into a gorge and can be muddy and slippery after rain, so the walk back up takes a little effort. Your guide sets a gentle pace.

Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a hat, sunscreen, insect repellent and a light rain jacket. For Materuni, pack a swimsuit and towel if you would like to swim in the pool below the falls, and a little cash for tips or souvenirs.

Yes. Many climbers visit Materuni the day before they start their Kilimanjaro climb, or on the day after they come down. Your specialist can fit any day trip around your climb or safari dates.

Yes, families are welcome on our day trips. Tell us your children's ages when you enquire, and your specialist will advise whether a trip suits them, for example how long the walking sections are.

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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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Full day · 10 hours