Discover Mikumi’s birdlife on a luxury safari by air from Zanzibar. Enjoy guided birdwatching, wildlife viewing and a picnic lunch, with return flights to the island.
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Take a closer look at Mikumi’s birdlife on a one-day luxury safari by air from Zanzibar to Tanzania’s Southern Circuit. After landing, explore the Mkata Floodplain with your guide, allowing time to observe birds alongside the park’s other wildlife. The drive follows sightings and suitable viewing opportunities, with pauses to study movement, feeding behaviour and features that help with identification. A picnic lunch separates the morning and afternoon outings before your return flight to Zanzibar. This package suits travellers who enjoy patient observation and want birdwatching to shape their safari day. Share your interests before booking so the team can confirm appropriate guiding, vehicle arrangements and whether binoculars are provided or should be brought with you.
05:30–09:00 Hotel Transfer, Flight and Guide Introduction
Leave your Zanzibar hotel for the airport at the pickup time confirmed for your flight. After check-in, travel by light aircraft to Mikumi, where your guide will meet you at the airstrip. Discuss your birdwatching interests and whether you prefer identifying species, observing behaviour or taking photographs. This helps your guide plan the available time while keeping your return departure in view.
09:00–12:30 Birdwatching Drive on the Mkata Floodplain
Begin exploring the Mkata Floodplain, watching for birds along the game-drive route and stopping where observation is practical. Take time to examine size, markings and behaviour instead of moving quickly from one sighting to another. Your guide will assist with identification where possible, while other wildlife encounters add variety to the morning. The route remains flexible because bird activity and visibility change with conditions.
12:30–13:15 Picnic Lunch and Sightings Review
Pause at a designated picnic area for lunch and a break from the drive. Use the time to review photographs, note your observations or discuss birds that were difficult to identify. If you keep a personal sightings list, this is a useful moment to update it while the details are fresh. Your guide will then choose an afternoon route suited to the remaining time.
13:15–15:30 Further Bird Observation and Wildlife Viewing
Continue searching for fresh viewing opportunities, balancing birdwatching with other interesting encounters. At suitable stops, watch how birds move through their surroundings and interact with the landscape. Your guide will gradually lead the drive towards the airstrip, leaving time for check-in. No particular species or number of sightings is guaranteed.
15:30–18:00 Return Flight and Transfer to Your Hotel
Fly back to Zanzibar and meet your driver for the hotel transfer. Your day ends with a collection of observations and photographs that brings another dimension to your Tanzania holiday.
We offer two pricing options:
The cost is shared within your private group. More people means a lower price per person.
Join others on a fixed-date tour at a set per-person rate—ideal for solo travelers or small groups.
| No of pax | Adult Price | Child Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Pax | From $703 pp | From $527 pp |
| 2 Pax | From $578 pp | From $434 pp |
| 3 Pax | From $536 pp | From $402 pp |
| 4 Pax | From $516 pp | From $387 pp |
| 5 Pax | From $503 pp | From $377 pp |
| 6 Pax | From $495 pp | From $371 pp |
| 7+ Pax | From $489 pp | From $367 pp |
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Discover Mikumi’s birdlife on a luxury safari by air from Zanzibar. Enjoy guided birdwatching, wildlife viewing and a picnic lunch, with return flights to the island.
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