For travelers seeking a short yet powerful wildlife experience from the beaches of Zanzibar, this two-day fly-in safari to Mikumi National Park delivers authentic African wilderness within easy reach
Mikumi, often compared to the Serengeti for its open plains and excellent wildlife visibility, offers strong Big Four potential, dramatic savannah landscapes, and rewarding predator sightings all without the crowds
This carefully designed escape blends efficiency, comfort, and deep safari immersion
Transfer to Zanzibar airport
Scheduled bush flight
Afternoon game drive
Big Four tracking
Sunset savannah photography
Your journey begins with a morning transfer from your hotel in Zanzibar City to the airport for a scheduled bush flight to Mikumi
The scenic flight offers stunning aerial views of the Indian Ocean coastline, rural villages, and vast southern Tanzanian landscapes before landing directly inside the park
Upon arrival at Mikumi Airstrip, your Deeper Serengeti Safaris guide welcomes you and begins your first game drive immediately
Mikumi’s Mkata Floodplain is the park’s wildlife heartland wide open grasslands framed by distant mountains, allowing exceptional visibility
Wildlife commonly seen includes
• Lions resting on termite mounds
• Large herds of zebra and wildebeest
• Giraffes browsing acacia trees
• Buffalo grazing near waterholes
• Elephants moving across open plains
After an extended afternoon drive, transfer to your lodge for relaxation and dinner
Accommodation: Vuma Hills Tented Camp
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Sunrise game drive
Predator tracking
Floodplain exploration
Transfer to airstrip
Scheduled flight to Zanzibar
Transfer to hotel or airport
Early morning in Mikumi offers prime predator activity
After breakfast, depart for a sunrise game drive when temperatures are cool and wildlife is highly active
Your guide focuses on tracking lions, hyenas, and possibly elusive leopards along river systems and woodland edges
The morning light across the floodplain provides excellent photography conditions
Return to the lodge for early lunch before transferring to Mikumi Airstrip for your scheduled flight back to Zanzibar
Upon arrival, transfer to your beach hotel or connect to your onward international flight
Accommodation:None/On request
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
