Highlights
- Embark on a 3-day safari from Zanzibar to Mikumi National Park
- Travel by ferry, train, and road to reach the park
- Enjoy game drives and spot elephants, giraffes, and zebras
- Visit a Maasai village and learn about their traditional culture
- Relax in your accommodation surrounded by the African wilderness
Description
Day 1: Zanzibar to Mikumi & Sunset Game Drive
Begin your adventure with an early pickup from your hotel in Zanzibar. Travel by ferry to Dar es Salaam and continue your journey by train towards Morogoro. Enjoy the changing scenery as you travel through mainland Tanzania.
From Morogoro train station, transfer by road towards Mikumi National Park. After arriving at the park, meet your safari team and board an open safari vehicle. Begin your first game drive through Mikumi’s spectacular landscapes, keeping your eyes open for some of Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife.
Depending on the day’s wildlife sightings and park conditions, you may encounter elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, impalas, hippos, and crocodiles, with the possibility of spotting lions and other predators. Continue your game drive until sunset before settling into your accommodation at Mikumi Bandas, surrounded by the atmosphere of the African wilderness.
Day 2: Full-Day Wildlife & Maasai Cultural Experience
Wake up early and enjoy breakfast at approximately 6:30 AM. At around 7:00 AM, head out for your morning game drive while the wildlife is active and temperatures are cooler. Explore different areas of Mikumi National Park and enjoy plenty of opportunities for photography and wildlife watching.
Return for lunch and spend some relaxing time at a lodge outside the park before heading out again in the afternoon. Later, experience a fascinating Maasai village visit, where you can learn about traditional Maasai culture, lifestyle, and customs and meet members of the local community. After the cultural experience, return to your accommodation for a relaxing evening and overnight stay.
Day 3: Mikumi to Zanzibar by Train & Ferry
Enjoy an early breakfast at approximately 6:30 AM before departing for the train station. Board the train towards Dar es Salaam and enjoy the journey back through mainland Tanzania. Upon arrival in Dar es Salaam, continue to the ferry terminal and board the ferry back to Zanzibar at approximately 12:30 PM. Arrive back in Zanzibar after an incredible safari adventure filled with wildlife, culture, and unforgettable memories.
Includes
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Zanzibar
Return ferry tickets between Zanzibar and Dar es Salaam
Return train tickets
Accommodation for 2 nights
Park entry fees
Private/open safari vehicle for game drives
Professional English-speaking safari guide
Safari assistance from Zanzibar to Mikumi and back
Game drives according to the itinerary
Maasai village visit
Excludes
Meals and drinks unless specifically stated
Personal expenses
Tips and gratuities
Souvenirs
Any activities not mentioned in the itinerary
Travel insurance
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
