Fly from Zanzibar to Mikumi National Park for an unforgettable 2-day 1-night safari. Sunset and sunrise game drives on the iconic Mkata Plains tracking elephants, lions, giraffes & zebras. Round-trip flights, overnight at Mikumi bandas, and all meals included. Book your 2026/2027 Mikumi fly-in safari today!
Get Your Safari QuoteJust 1 hour 20 minutes by air from Zanzibar — Tanzania's hidden gem with the spectacular Mkata Plains.
Get Package Details on WhatsAppThe Mkata Plains in golden light as elephants, giraffes, and zebras gather — the most photogenic time.
Rise early to catch lions and leopards while they are still hunting in the crisp morning light.
Often called the "Little Serengeti" — vast open savannah with mountains framing the horizon.
Just 1 hr 20 min from Zanzibar. Round-trip flights and all logistics handled.
Comfortable traditional-style safari accommodation with en-suite facilities.
Lions, elephants, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, antelopes, kudus, impalas, baboons, and elands.
Zanzibar → Mikumi National Park → Sunset Game Drive → Overnight at Bandas → Sunrise Safari → Zanzibar
05:30: Hotel pick-up from your Zanzibar hotel and transfer to the airport.
07:00: Scenic 1-hour 20-minute flight to Mikumi Airstrip.
08:20: Full-day game drive across the Mkata Plains — elephants, giraffes, zebras, antelopes, and more.
15:30: Sunset game drive — golden light, active predators, spectacular photo opportunities.
18:30: Overnight at Mikumi bandas with dinner under the stars.
06:00: Sunrise safari — catch predators while they are still hunting.
08:30: Breakfast at the lodge with fresh coffee and tropical fruits.
10:00: Final game drive — visit hippo pools and scan woodlands for wildlife.
14:00: Return flight to Zanzibar.
15:20: Arrival and hotel transfer — back at your beach resort for sunset cocktails.
Our Tanzania specialists will create a personalised bespoke proposal with detailed pricing within 24 hours — no obligation, no pressure.
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Start Planning Your Trip"The sunset game drive on the Mkata Plains was absolutely magical. We saw elephants, giraffes, and lions all in golden light. Perfect 2-day escape from Zanzibar!"
"Mikumi exceeded our expectations. The flight was smooth and scenic, and within minutes of landing we were watching elephants. Highly recommend!"
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Ask Us Anything on WhatsAppThe flight takes approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes from Zanzibar to Mikumi Airstrip.
Large herds of elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, wildebeest, antelopes, kudus, impalas, baboons, hippos, crocodiles, and over 400 bird species.
Yes! Full-day game drive on Day 1, overnight at Mikumi bandas, and sunrise half-day game drive on Day 2. Return to Zanzibar by late afternoon.
June to October (dry season) is best. The park is accessible year-round.
