5 Days Mikumi & Zanzibar Escape
Beach Holidays location_on Tanzania schedule 5 Days / 4 Nights

5 Days Mikumi & Zanzibar Escape

Overview

This 5-day Mikumi & Zanzibar Escape is a refined bush-to-beach journey designed to deliver two completely different worlds in one smooth, well-paced itinerary. It begins in Mikumi National Park, a vast and open safari landscape known for its wide horizons, golden savannahs, and authentic wilderness atmosphere. Game drives here feel raw and expansive, offering uninterrupted views across one of Tanzania’s most scenic and accessible wildlife regions.
From the wilderness, the journey transitions to Zanzibar Island, where time slows down along white-sand beaches and turquoise Indian Ocean waters. Here, the focus shifts from safari adventure to relaxation, marine exploration, and cultural discovery within the historic Swahili coastal world. This combination creates a powerful contrast — the thrill of African safari life followed by the calm rhythm of island living — making it one of the most rewarding short East African experiences. It is ideal for couples, honeymooners, families, and travelers seeking both adventure and relaxation in a single journey.

schedule
Duration
5 Days
groups
Group Size
1–1,000 Pax
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Destination
Tanzania
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Language
All International Languages

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Your adventure begins with departure from Dar es Salaam or Zanzibar connection point, traveling by road or coordinated transport toward Mikumi National Park. The journey gradually moves from coastal life into open countryside and finally into vast wilderness landscapes that define Tanzania’s safari heartland. Upon arrival, begin your first game drive across Mikumi’s expansive plains. The park immediately introduces you to its open character — wide horizons, scattered acacia trees, and a natural rhythm of wildlife movement shaped by seasons and water sources. In the evening, arrive at your lodge or tented camp for dinner and overnight stay surrounded by the sounds of the wild.
After breakfast, set out for a full-day game drive in Mikumi National Park. Today is dedicated to exploring different sections of the park, each offering a unique perspective of the ecosystem — from open savannahs to wetland areas and seasonal grazing grounds. The park’s open design allows for uninterrupted viewing, making every drive a continuous discovery of movement, landscape, and natural interaction. A picnic lunch is enjoyed within the park in a scenic wilderness setting. Continue with afternoon exploration before returning to camp at sunset. Dinner and overnight stay in Mikumi.
Begin the day with an early morning game drive, when the park is at most active and visually striking. After breakfast, depart Mikumi and begin your journey back toward Dar es Salaam for your onward connection to Zanzibar Island by ferry or flight depending on arrangement. Upon arrival in Zanzibar, you are transferred to your beachfront resort. The evening is spent unwinding on the beach, enjoying your first sunset over the Indian Ocean as the safari rhythm gives way to island calm. Dinner and overnight stay at your beach resort.
After breakfast, enjoy a full day of tropical relaxation and optional marine activities. Zanzibar offers a calm, warm ocean environment ideal for swimming, snorkeling, and dhow sailing across turquoise waters. The coral-rich coastline provides a vibrant marine experience, while the beaches offer soft white sand and peaceful surroundings perfect for relaxation. For those preferring a slower pace, the day can be spent entirely at the resort enjoying spa treatments or beachfront leisure. Dinner and overnight stay at your resort.
After breakfast, enjoy a full day of tropical relaxation and optional marine activities. Zanzibar offers a calm, warm ocean environment ideal for swimming, snorkeling, and dhow sailing across turquoise waters. The coral-rich coastline provides a vibrant marine experience, while the beaches offer soft white sand and peaceful surroundings perfect for relaxation. For those preferring a slower pace, the day can be spent entirely at the resort enjoying spa treatments or beachfront leisure. Dinner and overnight stay at your resort.

check_circle Included

  • done Transport coordination (road + ferry/flight connection as arranged)
  • done Park entry fees for Mikumi National Park
  • done 2 nights safari accommodation in Mikumi
  • done 2 nights beachfront accommodation in Zanzibar
  • done Professional safari guide for Mikumi game drives
  • done All meals during safari and breakfast in Zanzibar (as per package)
  • done Scheduled game drives as per itinerary
  • done Zanzibar airport/ferry transfers
  • done Bottled drinking water during safari
  • done Government taxes and conservation fees

cancel Not Included

  • close International flights
  • close Tanzania visa fees and travel insurance
  • close Optional marine activities in Zanzibar
  • close Lunches and dinners in Zanzibar unless included in meal plan
  • close Alcoholic beverages and personal drinks
  • close Tips and gratuities for guides and hotel staff
  • close Personal expenses (laundry, souvenirs, etc.)
  • close Any services not mentioned in itinerary
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