In short
This is our 1-day Mikumi fly-in safari built for groups. If there are between 5 and 20 of you, you get a special per-person rate: $375 (about EUR 329) for a group of 5 to 10, and $370 (about EUR 325) for a group of 11 to 20. You fly out of Zanzibar early, spend the day on game drives in Mikumi National Park with a hot bush lunch, and fly back the same evening. Everything is arranged so your whole group travels together, from the hotel pick-up to the final drop-off.
I am Justus Kahwa, and I run operations at Kai Tours and Safaris. Groups are some of my favourite trips to plan, because a safari is one of those rare days that everyone remembers together afterwards. Friends, families, a wedding party, a club, a work team, they all get on the plane a little sleepy and come back buzzing, comparing photos of the same elephant. The catch with groups is usually logistics and cost. This page fixes both: one price per person that gets better as the group grows, and a single day that we handle end to end so nobody in your party has to juggle the details.
Special group rates
The more of you there are, the better the per-person price. These are the two group bands, all-inclusive of everything listed further down the page.
Group of 5 to 10 travellers
$375
approx. EUR 329
per person, all-inclusive
Group of 11 to 20 travellers
$370
approx. EUR 325
per person, all-inclusive
Why Mikumi works so well as a group day
Mikumi is the easiest of Tanzania's parks to enjoy in a single day, and that is exactly what a group needs. Its open Mkata Floodplain means wildlife is out where you can see it, so you are not spending precious hours searching thick bush hoping everyone in the group gets a sighting. Elephants, giraffes, zebras and buffalo are usually visible across the grass within minutes of the first game drive, which matters when you have a dozen people who each want their moment.
Flying, rather than driving, is what makes the group day realistic. The alternative is a ferry and a long road trip that eats a full day in each direction and tires everyone out before they have seen a single animal. A flight of about an hour puts your whole group on an airstrip inside the park, fresh and ready, and brings you back to the coast the same evening with the day still feeling relaxed rather than rushed. For a group, that saved time is the difference between a great shared memory and a long, grumpy travel day.
There is also the simple pleasure of doing it together. A safari is more fun in company: the shared gasp when a lion lifts its head, the group lunch under the trees, the swapped photos on the flight home. We lean into that, keeping your party together through the day rather than mixing you in with strangers.
Explore & Book Best Mikumi Safari 2026-2027What your group will honestly see
Across the Mkata Floodplain and the surrounding woodlands, groups commonly see elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes and hippos, and with a bit of luck lions and spotted hyenas. The birdlife is superb too, with over four hundred species recorded in the park, so the keen photographers and birders in your group will be just as happy as the first-timers.
I will always be straight with a group about what to expect, because a whole party is a lot of expectations to manage. Mikumi is a Big Four park. There are no rhino here, and no operator can promise you a guaranteed checklist, because these are wild animals on a huge plain. What I can promise is that your guides know where the wildlife tends to be at that time of year, and that a group day in Mikumi very rarely disappoints. Honest expectations set in advance are what keep a whole group smiling at the end of the day.
Your day, hour by hour
The day is the same trusted itinerary we run for our fly-in safari, simply arranged so your whole group moves through it together. Your safari begins with an early morning flight from Zanzibar to Mikumi National Park, which takes about one hour and offers scenic views of Tanzania's coastline and landscapes on the way.
Hotel pick-up in Zanzibar
An early morning pick-up from your hotel or hotels in Zanzibar and transfer to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport. Our driver makes sure the whole group arrives in good time for the safari flight check-in.
Airport check-in
Arrival at Zanzibar Airport for check-in and flight formalities. Our representative assists your group before boarding your scheduled flight to Mikumi.
Flight from Zanzibar to Mikumi
Depart Zanzibar on a scenic flight over the Indian Ocean and mainland Tanzania. Enjoy the aerial views before landing at Kikoboga Airstrip in Mikumi.
Arrival at Kikoboga Airstrip and safari briefing
Meet your professional safari guides on arrival. The group receives a short briefing before starting your wildlife safari experience in Mikumi National Park.
Morning game drive on the Mkata Floodplain
Explore the famous Mkata Floodplain and the surrounding areas of Mikumi National Park. Expect to see elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, lions, wildebeests, hippos, crocodiles and a wide variety of bird species. Your guides help with wildlife spotting and explanations throughout the drive.
Lunch break in the bush
Enjoy a freshly prepared hot lunch at a designated picnic site inside or near the park, with shaded seating. Relax with the group and take in the peaceful natural surroundings before continuing your safari.
Afternoon game drive
Continue exploring different parts of Mikumi National Park. This final game drive offers more chances to spot wildlife and capture great photographs.
Transfer to the airstrip
Depart the park and transfer back to Kikoboga Airstrip for your return flight to Zanzibar.
Return flight to Zanzibar
Board your return flight and enjoy aerial views of Tanzania's landscapes as you fly back to Zanzibar.
Arrival and hotel drop-off in Zanzibar
Arrive back in Zanzibar and transfer the group to your hotel or hotels. End of your unforgettable 1-day Mikumi group fly-in safari.
"One plane, one day, one shared memory. The group gets on a little sleepy and comes back comparing photos of the same lion."
What is included, and what is not
Included for every traveller
- • Return flights, Zanzibar to Mikumi.
- • All park entrance and conservation fees.
- • 4x4 safari vehicles (sharing jeep; private jeep optional for an extra cost).
- • An expert multilingual safari guide.
- • A hot bush lunch and bottled water.
- • All hotel transfers in Zanzibar.
Not included
- • Gratuities and tips for guides.
- • Alcoholic beverages.
- • Personal travel insurance.
- • Items of a personal nature.
Who this group safari suits
Because it is a single, well-organised day, this trip works for almost any kind of group visiting Zanzibar. Some of the parties we run it for most often:
| Group type | Why it works |
|---|---|
| Families and multi-generational groups | One shared adventure that grandparents and children can both enjoy, with everyone in vehicles that stay together. |
| Groups of friends | A brilliant break from the beach that costs less per person the more of you come along. |
| Wedding and celebration parties | A memorable group outing for guests who have travelled a long way for the occasion. |
| Clubs, societies and tour groups | A turnkey day we handle end to end, so the organiser is not left managing logistics on the ground. |
| Corporate and incentive groups | A shared experience that bonds a team far better than another conference room. |
The one thing every happy group has in common is an early night before the trip. It is a dawn start, so make sure everyone knows the pick-up time and gets to bed, and the day runs like clockwork.
The Kai group advantage
Organising a day out for a group of people you care about is a job in itself, so we take as much of it off your plate as we can. Here is what a group actually gets when it books this safari with us rather than piecing it together alone.
- One point of contact. A single organiser deals with one of our team from the first message to the final drop-off, so you are never chasing three different suppliers for flights, park permits and vehicles.
- Vehicles that stay together. However many Land Cruisers your group needs, they move through the park as a convoy and regroup for lunch, so the party never feels split up.
- A flexible morning run. Groups rarely stay in one place, so we build the pick-up around your hotels rather than forcing everyone to gather at a single point before dawn.
- Honest, banded pricing. The rate is set by your group size and written down before you pay. If your numbers shift, the price moves to the correct band and we tell you, so there is never a hidden per-head surprise.
- Local ground support all day. We are based in Zanzibar, Dar es Salaam and Kilimanjaro, so if a flight time moves or a plan needs adjusting, a real person on the ground sorts it while your group carries on enjoying the day.
- Multilingual guiding. Mixed-nationality groups are welcome; our guides work in more than one language, so everyone follows the sightings and the stories.
None of this costs your group extra. It is simply how we think a group day should run: organised quietly in the background so that all anyone in your party has to do is turn up and enjoy it.
How to book your group
One person can arrange the whole thing. You do not need every traveller to book separately.
- Send us your dates and numbers. Message us on WhatsApp or by email with your travel date and how many are in the group, and we check flight seats and confirm your group band.
- We confirm the rate in writing. You get the exact per-person price and what is included, with no surprises, so you can share it with your group.
- Secure the day with a deposit. We hold the flights and the safari for your whole party. Card, bank transfer and mobile money are all accepted.
- We handle the rest. Pick-ups, flights, park fees, guides and lunch are all arranged. Your group just needs to be ready at the pick-up time.
Get your group's exact price
Tell us your date and your numbers and we will confirm availability and your special group rate. From $375 (EUR 329) per person.
From travellers we have guided
"An absolutely first-class experience. The fly-in safari from Zanzibar to Mikumi was fantastic, with private transfers and a comfortable flight. We spotted elephants, lions and even a rare leopard, and the bush lunch under a big baobab was unforgettable."
Kenneth B • via TripAdvisor
"Booking Kai Tours was the best decision we made in Tanzania. Justus answered every question immediately and put together a truly well-organised trip. A once-in-a-lifetime experience."
Julia O • via TripAdvisor
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Group safari FAQ
Justus Kahwa
Operations Manager of Kai Tours and Safaris. He plans group and private fly-in safaris to Mikumi and across Tanzania, and writes these guides from the trips he runs himself.
