From Zanzibar: 3-Day Mikumi Safari by Fast Ferry, Train & Safari Jeep
- Travel from Zanzibar to mainland Tanzania by fast ferry
- Experience a scenic train journey toward Mikumi
- Explore Mikumi National Park by 4x4 safari jeep
- Enjoy guided game drives with an experienced safari guide
- Search for elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, wildebeest, hippos, and lions
- Discover Tanzania's diverse landscapes and wildlife
- Enjoy overnight accommodation near the national park
- Combine Zanzibar and mainland Tanzania in one adventure
- Experience Tanzania by ferry, train, and safari vehicle
Travel from Zanzibar to Mikumi National Park by fast ferry and train, then explore the wild heart of Tanzania on a 3-day safari with game drives, comfortable accommodation, and a safari jeep.
Experience Tanzania beyond Zanzibar on an unforgettable 3-day Mikumi National Park safari, combining a scenic fast-ferry crossing, train journey through mainland Tanzania, and exciting game drives in a 4x4 safari jeep.
Your adventure begins in Zanzibar with an early transfer to the ferry terminal. Board a fast ferry to Dar es Salaam and continue your journey by train toward the Mikumi area. This unique combination lets you experience Tanzania like a local while enjoying the changing landscapes between the coast and the interior.
Once you reach the mainland safari region, meet your professional safari driver-guide and continue by 4x4 safari jeep toward Mikumi National Park.
Mikumi is one of Tanzania’s most accessible national parks and offers excellent opportunities to see wildlife across its open plains and woodland landscapes. During your safari, look for elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo, impalas, hippos, crocodiles, lions, and many species of birds.
Spend time exploring the park on game drives, with your experienced guide helping you spot wildlife and explaining the animals, landscapes, and ecosystem.
Enjoy an overnight stay at a comfortable lodge or safari camp before another exciting safari experience the following day.
After your final game drive, begin your journey back toward Dar es Salaam by train before catching the fast ferry back to Zanzibar.
This itinerary is ideal for travelers who want to combine Zanzibar beach time with an authentic Tanzania wildlife adventure, while experiencing the journey by ferry, train, and safari vehicle
Day 1 – Zanzibar → Dar es Salaam → Mikumi
Your adventure begins with an early hotel pickup in Zanzibar and transfer to the ferry terminal.
Board the fast ferry from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam. Enjoy the sea crossing and views of the Indian Ocean.
Upon arrival in Dar es Salaam, transfer to the railway station and board the scheduled train toward the Mikumi area.
Enjoy the changing scenery as the train travels inland.
Upon arrival, meet your safari driver-guide and transfer by 4x4 safari jeep toward your accommodation near Mikumi National Park.
Check in, relax, and enjoy dinner and your overnight stay.
Overnight: Lodge or safari camp near Mikumi
Meals: Dinner
Day 2 – Full-Day Mikumi National Park Safari
Wake up early and enjoy breakfast before beginning your full-day safari.
Enter Mikumi National Park aboard your 4x4 safari jeep and begin exploring the park's plains, woodland, waterholes, and wildlife areas.
Your experienced safari guide will help you search for wildlife including:
- Elephants
- Lions
- Giraffes
- Zebras
- Wildebeest
- Buffalo
- Impalas
- Hippos
- Crocodiles
- Baboons and other primates
- Numerous bird species
Enjoy a picnic lunch or lodge lunch depending on the selected safari arrangement.
Continue with afternoon game drives before leaving the park and returning to your accommodation.
Enjoy dinner and relax after a full day in the wilderness.
Overnight: Lodge or safari camp near Mikumi
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3 – Mikumi → Train → Dar es Salaam → Zanzibar
Enjoy breakfast before your final morning safari activity or transfer, depending on the train schedule.
Travel back toward the railway station and board the scheduled train to Dar es Salaam.
Upon arrival in Dar es Salaam, transfer to the ferry terminal and board the fast ferry back to Zanzibar.
On arrival in Zanzibar, your driver will meet you and transfer you back to your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
Hotel pickup is available from major areas of Kiwengwa Region in Zanzibar, including Kiwengwa, Pwani Mchangani, Matemwe, Pongwe, Muyuni.
For Locations outside our pick up regions, additional transfer may apply.
Your exact pickup time will be confirmed after booking based on your accommodation location and the day's itinerary.
Please be ready at your hotel reception or designated pickup point 10 minutes before the confirmed pickup time.
After returning to Zanzibar on Day 3, your driver will meet you at the ferry terminal and transfer you back to your hotel or agreed drop-off location.
- Valid passport
- Ferry and train booking confirmation
- Comfortable lightweight clothing
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Insect repellent
- Camera or smartphone
- Binoculars
- Reusable water bottle
- Light jacket for early morning or evening
- Small overnight bag
- Cash for personal expenses
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Zanzibar
- Fast ferry tickets Zanzibar–Dar es Salaam–Zanzibar
- Train tickets according to the selected travel class
- Mainland transfers required for the itinerary
- Private or shared 4x4 safari jeep according to booking option
- Professional English-speaking safari driver-guide
- Mikumi National Park entrance fees
- Game drives
- Accommodation near Mikumi National Park
- Meals as specified in the itinerary
- Bottled drinking water during the safari
- Applicable government and conservation fees
- Flights
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Alcoholic beverages
- Tips and gratuities
- Premium train seating upgrades unless selected
- Extra activities not listed in the itinerary
- Meals not specifically included
- Accommodation upgrades
- Personal purchases and souvenirs
Please have your passport and booking confirmation ready for the ferry and train check-in.
For the first departure, be ready at your hotel reception 10–15 minutes before the confirmed pickup time.
- A valid passport is required.
- Ferry and train tickets are subject to availability.
- Passport details may be required in advance to secure transport tickets.
- The safari portion may be private or shared depending on the selected option.
- Children are welcome when accompanied by an adult.
- Please advise us of dietary requirements when booking.
- The safari itinerary may change according to transport schedules and park conditions.
- Accommodation may be replaced with a similar property of the same standard if necessary.
- Early starts are required because of ferry and train schedules.
- This is an adventure itinerary combining several modes of transport and is best suited to travelers comfortable with an active travel schedule.
Free cancellation up to 7 days before departure for a full refund, unless non-refundable transport or accommodation costs have already been incurred.
Cancellations made within 7 days of departure may be subject to supplier and transport cancellation fees.
No-shows are non-refundable.
If ferry, train, weather, road, park, or other operational conditions require changes to the itinerary, Maryam Tours Zanzibar will arrange the best available alternative where possible.
