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3 Days / 2 Nights Mikumi National Park Safari (Ferry & Train Adventure)

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3 Days / 2 Nights Mikumi National Park Safari (Ferry & Train Adventure)

Ferry, train, and safari — travel like a local to Mikumi's wild plains.

  • 3 Days / 2 Nights
  • USD 1,100 (1 Pax) · USD 880 per person (2 Pax) · USD 750 per person (4 Pax)
  • Year-round

Overview

What this trip is

Combines ocean travel, train adventure, cultural experiences, and wildlife encounters — travel like a local from Zanzibar by ferry and train through Tanzania's landscapes before arriving at Mikumi National Park, one of Tanzania's most accessible wildlife destinations. Full-day game drive (elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, wildebeests, antelopes, birdlife) plus a visit to a traditional Maasai Boma.

Departure: Zanzibar / Dar es Salaam

Highlights

  • Adventure journey by ferry and train
  • Full-day wildlife safari in Mikumi
  • Maasai cultural experience
  • Great opportunity to see elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras and buffaloes
  • Perfect for travelers looking for an affordable Tanzania safari experience from Zanzibar

Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Zanzibar – Dar es Salaam – Morogoro – Mikumi

    Early morning ferry departure from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam (07:00 AM) → arrival and transfer to train station → train to Morogoro (09:30 AM) → transfer from Morogoro to Mikumi National Park (11:45 AM) → lunch and hotel check-in → afternoon visit to Maasai Boma for cultural experience → dinner and overnight at Mikumi Resort Hotel (Full Board).

    Meals: Full Board

    Stay: Mikumi Resort Hotel

  2. Day 2

    Full Day Mikumi National Park Safari

    Early breakfast → transfer to the park (06:00 AM) → full-day game drive → picnic lunch at a set table inside the park → afternoon game drive until 16:00 → transfer back to the hotel → dinner and overnight at Mikumi Resort Hotel (Full Board).

    Meals: Full Board

    Stay: Mikumi Resort Hotel

  3. Day 3

    Mikumi – Morogoro – Dar es Salaam – Zanzibar

    Morning breakfast and check-out → transfer to Morogoro train station (08:30 AM) → train to Dar es Salaam (09:50 AM) → ferry departure to Zanzibar (14:00) → arrival and hotel transfer (16:00).

Pricing

No. of PaxPrice
1 PaxUSD 1,100
2 PaxUSD 880 per person
4 PaxUSD 750 per person

Included

  • Return ferry tickets Zanzibar–Dar es Salaam–Zanzibar
  • Train tickets Dar es Salaam–Morogoro–Dar es Salaam
  • Private transfers during the safari
  • Transport from Morogoro to Mikumi and back
  • Professional English-speaking safari guide
  • Full-day Mikumi National Park game drive
  • 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
  • Mikumi National Park entrance fees
  • Picnic lunch inside the park
  • 2 nights' accommodation at Mikumi Resort Hotel
  • Full Board meals
  • Maasai Bomas cultural visit
  • Drinking water during safari
  • Government taxes and conservation fees

Not included

  • Hotel accommodation in Zanzibar before/after the safari
  • International flights
  • Visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Alcoholic and soft drinks
  • Personal expenses
  • Laundry services
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Extra activities not mentioned

Complimentary gifts

  • Zanzibar Jersey T-shirt
  • Maasai Blanket
  • Handmade Bracelet