Day Trip Safari From Zanzibar
1#. Mikumi National Park
Departing From hotel at 5 am or 4 am this Depends on the availability of the Flights, then flight is at 0700hrs to Mikumi national park on your arrival in Mikumi Airstrip at 0810hrs, you will be met by the driver guide who will brief you regarding your game drive in Mikumi. After a short brief you will depart for a game drive in a 4×4 modified safari vehicle in the Mikumi national park exploring the game in the surrounding areas, from your seat on an open-sided vehicle, a comfortable and privileged journey through the wild African bush. You may expect to see any of the major African great favorite mammals, including elephant, giraffes, lions, buffalo, zebra and Leopard.
Picnic lunch shall be provided in the mid-day where by your guide will select a location with shade and water nearby to watch animals coming to drink – a place with a clear view all round so that no predator can creep up hidden. Late in the afternoon you will be transferred to the airstrip for your scheduled flight at 1600hrs to Zanzibar arriving at 1710hrs.
Meal Plan: Packed lunch included
2#. Selous Game Reserve
Start your day trip to Selous game reserve with a morning departure from Zanzibar with a flight at 07:00 am arriving in Selous game reserve at 08:00 am, upon arrival at Mtemere Airstrip, you will be met by Driver Guide and proceed with packed Lunch for full day game drive. Your day will be filled with exploring the park’s wildlife from your seat on an open-sided or open-roofed vehicle. This comfortable and privileged journey through the wild African bush is a chance of a lifetime! You can expect to see many of the African mammals, including elephant, giraffe, lion, buffalo, zebra, and African wild dog. Then proceed with your journey exploring the African bushes before return to the airstrip at round 16h00 for your arranged flight back to Zanzibar.
Meal Plan: Packed lunch included
what to Expect
Pickup: You’ll be picked up from your hotel in Zanzibar in the early morning
Flight: You’ll fly to Mikumi Airstrip
Game drive: You’ll drive through the park in a 4×4 safari vehicle
Lunch: You’ll stop for a picnic lunch in the park
Return flight: You’ll fly back to Zanzibar in the evening
Drop-off: You’ll be dropped off at your hotel in Zanzibar
What to see
Wildlife: You might see elephants, giraffes, lions, buffalo, zebras, leopards, hippos, crocodiles, and many species of birds
Landscapes: You’ll see the park’s open grasslands and scenic landscapes
When to go
The best time to take this trip is during the dry season, which is usually between July and March even other month is pretty good.
