Mikumi Safari: Spectacular Mammal Concentration and Scenic Mkata Floodplain

Impressive assembly of mammals integral to the African plains. The stunning Mkata Floodplain, a stylish centrepiece of Mikumi, often evokes comparisons to the renowned Serengeti Plains. Conveniently accessible from Zanzibar with just a 45 to 60 minutes flight. The park primarily caters to day visits.

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Mikumi National Park - Mikumi National Park is situated adjacent to the Northern boundary of Africa’s largest Game Reserve - the SELOUS - creating a distinctive ecosystem. The vast expanses and rich fauna of the Mkata Floodplain, Mikumi’s stylish showpiece, often draw parallels to the renowned Serengeti Plains. Here, lions with spots can be seen…
What's Included
  • Lunch included
  • All fees and taxes covered
What's Not Included
  • Alcohol, coffer and Tips and Guide on request
Location
Jahazi Cafe
All travellers are supposed to be at Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, Zanzibar, Tanzania specifically ''The Jahazi Café, Zanzibar international Airport, Zanzibar, Tanzania'' Ideally 1 hour before departure time.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Nicholas_b
Dec 10, 2024
Fantastic day out in Mikumi - Fantastic experience! We were slightly delayed in getting going but that aside the journey to Mikumi was smooth, we ended up being part of a group of 12 people which was then split in half once we landed to explore the park in two smaller groups. This worked really well and it wasn’t long before we started seeing animals which was amazing! The guides we had were knowledgable and answered any questions we had, they also had water and some snacks (biscuits) and juice on board. We did stop for two food breaks which was nice and welcomed meaning we could chat amongst ourselves and take photos etc. Ad said by many it appears to be luck of the draw as to what animals you will see given it’s a day experience, we saw elephants, lions, zebras and giraffes. Our day came to a bit of an abrupt end as the rain started coming down very heavily this was at around 3pm, we made our way back to take the plane. Please note that the plane journey back we were told it was going to be a bit bumpy due to the weather (which it was), the pilot did a fantastic job so there wasn’t any issues, just more so for those (myself included) that aren’t used to travelling in smaller aircraft that you will feel more of the turbulence than a traditional commercial airline. I’d definitely repeat a similar experience again as a day for me travelling around the park was plenty and very enjoyable!
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Georg_hiller
Dec 7, 2024
Tanzania Safari and Recreation in Zanzibar - From Arusha with Paradise Safaris.com into Tarangire NP, then Manyara NP, Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti NP. We have seen many animals (Big5) and had great experiences. Our guide was very professional and took good care of us. The accommodations were great and varied. From luxurious lodges to Tented Lodge.. and always a great experience. From the arrival in Arusha to the departure from Stonetown (Zanzibar) everything worked out fine. Even short-term change requests were met without any problems. A big praise and a big thank you to our travel provider! Communication before our trip was also always exemplary - and we had many questions that were always answered quickly. 6 days safari, then 6 days Zanzibar for recreation and processing of impressions we can only recommend. We were on the road in November 2024, which was due to the difficult scheduling on our part (6 people with different schedules to get together was not easy). Weatherwise we were lucky - rain only in a late afternoon, otherwise always nice. We were amazed not only by the rich wildlife, but also by the mostly green national parks - and each park has a different character. Incredibly beautiful is the Nogorongoro Crater!
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Taia_h
Nov 26, 2024
A must- do!!! - This was a dream come true experience and I 100% recommend this if you're visiting Zanzibar. It's worth the price! From beginning to end all I could say was wow! Don't skip this!
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Christian_r
Nov 21, 2024
Unforgetable day - Amazing trip from Zanzibar to Mikumi National Park. Perfect organization and guide. A day we will not forget! Real Safari experience qith many wild ani als up close!
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Resort45559293172
Nov 19, 2024
Incredible safari experience - a must book! - This trip was a dream and the whole day was just incredible. So well organised and facilitated by the members of the team from those meeting & greeting at the airport to the friendly pilots, and we were very fortunate to have Felix and Gerard as our tour guides. Both were enthusiastic, knowledgable and entertaining that made this once in a lifetime trip the best. Thank you all for such a great trip!
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Nielsd586
Nov 11, 2024
Unique day - A unique day with very good experts. They really tried their best to find the big four and.......they succeeded. A beautiful day
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L3299ktnicolai
Oct 31, 2024
An unforgettable experience! - You can hardly put this safari into words. It was incredibly impressive and great! The experience starts on the outbound flight when you board the little Cessna! Once there you are immediately welcomed and the division into the vehicles is already organized. We had the Nixon guide and we definitely couldn't have got a better one. He has incredible expertise, was able to answer all questions and explains everything about the animals in the park and their peculiarities throughout. His goal was to get us as close as possible to the animals and he mastered that brilliantly. He knew exactly when which animals were to be found where, so we were damn close to the elephants and a lion. It doesn't get any closer and his knowledge has given us a sense of security in these close moments to the animals because he has told us exactly how to behave. A big thank you to Nixon! This experience is highly recommended and worth every penny!
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Elkekn3640ph
Oct 31, 2024
An unforgettable experience with indescribable moments - Flight+Safari: THANK YOU for an unforgettable experience! Nixon - our hero. He knows about wildlife, explains incredibly exactly what is happening at the moment and sees animals where we are all still looking. He gave us great moments and memories. He knows about each animal, explains their history and how they behave in the wildlife. Thanks to him we were allowed to watch the elephants bathe and he was always in the right place with us “just in time”. You can tell he loves his job. Mikumi National Park: Very nice that it is a park that is STILL very original. An incredibly endless expanse as well as special trees. We were a group of 6 people + Nixon and very often felt like we were alone in the park. ! Hopefully the construction of a resort will not interfere too much with the habitat of the wildlife ! How to get from Zanzibar : Huge. Landing and take-off on the sand with a small plane for 12 passengers. Our pilot and copilot had their fun overtaking (Traffic in the Air)
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Basias88
Oct 21, 2024
Perfect trip for family - We were on jeep safari from Zanzibar with flights. The whole trip was perfectly organized. I rally recommend to all families with childrens. Our 4-years old loved it!
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W4197fqrobertod
Oct 21, 2024
Great experience in Mikumi Safari - Everything excellent we were lucky to meet all the big 5 and all the animals of this wonderful natural park with the great and constant guide of Mr.Fidelis (strong recommended) , a big hug from Italy and Ukraine Roberto and Sasha
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