6 Days Zanzibar to Mikumi and Nyerere Midrange Fly-in Safari Tour

Start in Zanzibar and fly to Mikumi and Nyerere for a 6-day midrange safari featuring Mkata Floodplain drives and Southern Tanzania wildlife.

Tour Highlights

Day 1
Fly from Zanzibar to Mikumi
Day 2
Full-Day Mikumi Mkata Floodplain Safari
Day 3
Fly from Mikumi to Nyerere
Day 4
Full-Day Nyerere Game Drive
Day 5
Explore More of Nyerere’s Wildlife Areas
Day 6
Final Nyerere Drive and Onward Flight

Tour Features

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Duration 6 Days
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Main Tour Focus Big 5 Safari
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Tour Type Private Safari
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Special For Wildlife
Before your journey

Highlighted Tour Overview

A quick look at the tour style, experiences, travel months and accommodation for this package.

Tour stylePrivate Safari
6 Days Zanzibar to Mikumi and Nyerere Midrange Fly-in Safari Tour is listed as a Private Safari. See the itinerary for the arrangements for this package.
ExperiencesWildlife, Big 5 Safari
The experiences selected for 6 Days Zanzibar to Mikumi and Nyerere Midrange Fly-in Safari Tour are Wildlife, Big 5 Safari. The itinerary describes when they take place.
Travel monthsAll year
6 Days Zanzibar to Mikumi and Nyerere Midrange Fly-in Safari Tour is listed for travel throughout the year. Confirm availability for your preferred dates.
AccommodationMid-Range Lodges
The accommodation category selected for this package is Mid-Range Lodges. Confirm the specific properties and availability when booking.
6 Days Zanzibar to Mikumi and Nyerere Midrange Fly-in Safari Tour
6 Days Zanzibar to Mikumi and Nyerere Midrange Fly-in Safari Tour

Fly from Zanzibar to Explore Mikumi and Nyerere Wildlife

: Add six days of mainland wildlife viewing to your Zanzibar holiday with this midrange fly-in safari through Mikumi and Nyerere. Fly from Zanzibar to Mikumi for an afternoon drive, then spend a full day exploring the Mkata Floodplain and its open wildlife habitats. Continue to Nyerere through a confirmed flight arrangement for game drives across woodland, plains, lakes and areas near water. Watch for elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, antelope, birds and possible predators as your guides adjust routes to sightings. Rest in midrange accommodation in each area. After a final Nyerere game drive, fly to the onward destination specified in your booking; a return to Zanzibar can be arranged if that is your travel plan.

Day by day Itinerary

Day 1: Fly from Zanzibar to Mikumi

Fly from Zanzibar to Mikumi

Leave Zanzibar by air and travel to Mikumi National Park. Your guide will meet you at the airstrip and begin an afternoon game drive. Look across open ground for giraffes, zebras and antelope as you start exploring. Watch for elephants and buffaloes during the route toward your accommodation. Your guide will pause for wildlife sightings and introduce the park’s landscape. Take your first mainland safari photographs before daylight fades. Arrive at your midrange camp or lodge for the night.

Activities: Flight from Zanzibar, pickup and game drive
Distance: Depends on flight and driving routes
Time: Game drive depends on arrival time
Attractions: Mikumi plains, giraffes, zebras and elephants

Destination:
Mikumi Natinal Park
Overnight:
Angalia Tented Camp
  mid rage 3 star lodge
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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midrange lodge

Day 2: Full-Day Mikumi Mkata Floodplain Safari

Full-Day Mikumi Mkata Floodplain Safari

Full-Day Mikumi Mkata Floodplain Safari
Spend a full day exploring Mikumi’s Mkata Floodplain. Its broad views provide opportunities to watch animals crossing open areas or grazing in groups. Look for elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras and antelope. Your guide will also watch for predator activity and identify birds along the way. Stop for photographs and enjoy the wider scenery between wildlife encounters. Different parts of the floodplain may become active at different times of day. Return to your midrange accommodation after your full Mikumi game drive.

Activities: Full-day game drive and photography
Distance: Varies across the Mkata route
Time: Approximately 7–9 hours in the field, including stops
Attractions: Mkata Floodplain, elephants, buffaloes and birds

Destination:
Mikumi Natinal Park
Overnight:
Angalia Tented Camp
  mid rage 3 star lodge
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
midrange lodge
midrange lodge
midrange lodge
midrange lodge
midrange lodge
midrange lodge
midrange lodge
midrange lodge
midrange lodge
midrange lodge

Day 3: Fly from Mikumi to Nyerere

Fly from Mikumi to Nyerere

 Fly from Mikumi to Nyerere
Transfer for your confirmed flight arrangement to Nyerere National Park. Meet your guide at the airstrip and begin a game drive toward your accommodation. Nyerere’s woodland and water habitats introduce a different setting from Mikumi. Watch for elephants, giraffes, buffaloes and antelope during the drive. Your guide will select the route according to your arrival time and wildlife activity. Stop for photographs and take in your first views of the park. Continue to your midrange camp or lodge for your first Nyerere night.

Activities: Confirmed flight to Nyerere and game drive
Distance: Depends on booked flight and driving route
Time: Game drive depends on arrival
Attractions: Woodland, plains and large mammals

Destination:
Mikumi Natinal Park
Overnight:
Nyerere Tented Camp
  mid rage 3 star lodge
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 4: Full-Day Nyerere Game Drive

Full-Day Nyerere Game Drive

Full-Day Nyerere Game Drive
Explore Nyerere over a full day with your guide. Travel through woodland, open areas and habitats near lakes or other water sources. Watch for elephants, buffaloes, giraffes and antelope across the changing landscape. Near water, look for hippos, crocodiles and birds. Your guide will ad me: Approximately 7–9 hours in the field, including stops
Attractions: Lakes, hippos, elephants and birdlife
just the route to wildlife activity and make stops for observation. Take photographs and enjoy the contrast between the park’s open and wooded areas. Return to your midrange accommodation in the evening.

Activities: Full-day game drive
Distance: Varies with the selected route

Destination:
Nyerere National Park
Overnight:
Nyerere Tented Camp
  mid rage 3 star lodge
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 5: Explore More of Nyerere’s Wildlife Areas

Explore More of Nyerere’s Wildlife Areas

Explore More of Nyerere’s Wildlife Areas
Head out for another full day in Nyerere. Your guide can visit new habitats or return to a location where wildlife was active yesterday. Begin in the cooler morning hours, watching for animals moving near woodland edges. Look for elephants, buffaloes, antelope and possible predator sightings. Stop near water sources for birds and other wildlife coming to drink. Allow time for photographs of the animals and the surrounding landscape. Return to your camp or lodge for your final Nyerere night.
Activities: Full-day game drive and photography
Distance: Varies with wildlife activity
Time: Approximately 7–9 hours in the field, including stops
Attractions: Water sources, woodland, birds and predators

Destination:
Nyerere National Park
Overnight:
Nyerere Tented Camp
  mid rage 3 star lodge
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 6: Final Nyerere Drive and Onward Flight

Final Nyerere Drive and Onward Flight

Final Nyerere Drive and Onward Flight
Enjoy a final game drive before your onward flight. Your guide will plan the route according to the confirmed departure time. Look for elephants, giraffes, buffaloes and birds along the way to the airstrip. Pause for photographs if the schedule permits. Board your flight to the onward destination shown in your booking. If you wish to return to Zanzibar, that flight or connection should be included in the confirmed arrangements. A late departure may allow a full-day drive, while an earlier flight requires a shorter one.

Activities: Final game drive and onward flight
Distance: Varies with departure route and flight plan
Time: Depends on confirmed flight schedule
Attractions: Nyerere wildlife, woodland and water habitats

Destination:
Nyerere National Park

TOUR PRICE/COST

We offer two pricing options:

  •   Private Tour (Sharing Price)
  • The cost is shared within your private group. More people means a lower price per person.

  •   Group Joining Tour
  • Join others on a fixed-date tour at a set per-person rate—ideal for solo travelers or small groups.

    Tour Cost

    No of pax Adult Price Child Price
    1 Pax From $3,539 pp From $2,654 pp
    2 Pax From $2,789 pp From $2,092 pp
    3 Pax From $2,539 pp From $1,904 pp
    4 Pax From $2,414 pp From $1,811 pp
    5 Pax From $2,339 pp From $1,754 pp
    6 Pax From $2,289 pp From $1,717 pp
    7+ Pax From $2,253 pp From $1,690 pp

    PRICE INCLUSIONS & PRICE EXCLUSIONS

    Inclusions
  • ✓ All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
  • ✓ All Taxes/VAT
  • ✓ All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  • ✓ Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
  • ✓ Rescue fee
  • Exclusions
  •  Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  •  Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
  •  International flights to/from the start/end of the tour
  •  Personal items
  •  Tips: tipping guideline
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    FAQs about 6 Days Zanzibar to Mikumi and Nyerere Midrange Fly-in Safari Tour

    What is the tour style?

    6 Days Zanzibar to Mikumi and Nyerere Midrange Fly-in Safari Tour is listed as a Private Safari. See the itinerary for the arrangements for this package.

    What experiences does this package offer?

    The experiences selected for 6 Days Zanzibar to Mikumi and Nyerere Midrange Fly-in Safari Tour are Wildlife, Big 5 Safari. The itinerary describes when they take place.

    When can I travel?

    6 Days Zanzibar to Mikumi and Nyerere Midrange Fly-in Safari Tour is listed for travel throughout the year. Confirm availability for your preferred dates.

    What accommodation is planned?

    The accommodation category selected for this package is Mid-Range Lodges. Confirm the specific properties and availability when booking.

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