Wildlife Safaris in Zanzibar: 4 That Justify the Spend

1.From Zanzibar: Mikumi Safari Day Trip with Flights and Meal

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

You fly from Zanzibar to Mikumi National Park, then spend the day in a shared 4WD with guides such as Salim, Amos, Elias, or Asenga. Expect elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, hippos, crocodiles, and more, plus a hot bush lunch and water. The early start and flight schedule make this a long but efficient safari day.

“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.From Zanzibar: Day Selous Game Reserve Safari with Flights

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,025 reviews · from $470

Leave Zanzibar early, fly about 30 to 40 minutes to Nyerere National Park, and spend the day in a shared safari jeep. Guides such as Eli, Herman, Dennis, and Songoro are praised for spotting wildlife and explaining the bush. Expect lions, elephants, giraffes, hippos, buffalo, and a warm bush lunch before flying home.

“Everything was utterly amazing and outstanding. Eli our guide was unbelievably knowledgeable and entertaining too which was a wonderful bonus . The whole experience from start to finish was incredibly well organised and everyone was so kind and caring . We felt completely safe and do not visit Zanzibar without doing this day trip . It was run like clockwork . We did have a private Brand new jeep and we highly recommend doing the little extra if you can .. very very well worth the money .”

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3.Selous Luxury Day Safari with Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 211 reviews · from $800Top rated

Leave Zanzibar at 6:00 a.m. by light aircraft and reach Selous around 6:30 for guided game drives with a photographer. Look for elephants, lions, buffaloes, hippos, giraffes, zebras, and African wild dogs. Lunch, drinks, snacks, and park fees are included before your evening flight back.

“My husband and I purchased the Selous Luxury Day Safari from Viator. I was celebrating a milestone birthday, the big 40, and I wanted to make it epic. Tomas, Fanta and crew did just that and more, what an amazing safari experience! From the Read more”

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4.12 days Luxury Tanzania Honeymoon Safari and Zanzibar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 105 reviews · from $7,265

You’ll spend five safari days among elephants, lions, flamingos, and crater wildlife before flying to Stone Town and relaxing on Nungwi Beach. Lion King Adventures provides a private guide, park fees, transfers, meals, and flexible honeymoon planning. Guides may include Fredy Elias, Gilbert, or Mwita, depending on assignment.

“We did the 12 day luxury Tanzania safari and Zanzibar beach holiday. Our guide for the safari, Gilbert, was wonderful. He took care of us from start to finish. I appreciated his driving skills and that our safety was always first priority. As a guide hRead more”

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