The 4 Best National Park Day Trips in Tanzania

1.Mikumi Safari Day Trip with Flights and Meal

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,470 reviews · from $451Our pick

Fly early from Zanzibar to Mikumi National Park, then spend the day in a shared safari vehicle with a guide such as Salim, Amos, or Asenga. Expect lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and more, plus a bush lunch, bottled water, and hotel transfers.

“Both the guide, I believe he's name was Elias, and the driver were amazing. so welcoming, funny and professional. We've seen lots of animals and had really nice bush lunch. would recommend it to everyone, it was a highlight of our trip.”

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2.Mikumi Safari Tour: Day Trip Return Flight From Zanzibar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 97 reviews · from $600Top rated

Fly from Zanzibar at 7:00 a.m. to Mikumi National Park, where a guide such as Musa leads a game drive across the Mkata Plains. Expect about eight hours in the park, lunch, fruit, drinks, and a small group, with flight delays occasionally affecting safari time.

“Excellent animals and park. Keep in mind flights are not on time (hakuna matata) and the experience could be much shorter than promised. We did get to see animals so it wasn't bad. In my case - flight was 1 hour late, and we finished at 1500 instead of 1530, so including lunch the activity time was 5 hours total instead of the written 8.”

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3.Tarangire Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 95 reviews · from $370Best value

Leave your Arusha hotel at 8am for a private Tarangire safari in a 4WD vehicle. Your guide leads one game drive among baobabs, elephants, lions, giraffes, birds, and more. Lunch, water, park fees, unlimited mileage, and hotel return are included. Guides such as Dennis, Cleopa, and Walter have earned special praise.

“Dennis was amazing!!! Could not recommend him enough - such a lovely guy, best guide I’ve ever had. Looked after us so well”

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4.Private Full-Day Trip to Mikumi National Park from Dar es Salaam

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · from $550

Leave Dar es Salaam at 4:00 AM for a private day at Mikumi National Park with guides such as Silas and Félix. Expect a long road journey, lunch in Morogoro, 4 to 5 hours inside the park, and chances to see lions, giraffes, buffalo, wildebeests, impalas, and birds.

“Silas is a very knowledgeable guide, passionate about his job, and made our safari experience most memorable. We were able to see so many animals and birds because of his diligence and patience, and learn so much about them from him. His pleasant and cheerful nature added to our enjoyment of the safari.”

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