The 4 Best Zanzibar Safaris Tours

1.Mikumi Safari Day Trip with Flights and Meal

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

Start before sunrise with a hotel transfer, fly from Zanzibar to Mikumi, and spend the day in a shared 4x4 looking for lions, elephants, giraffes, hippos, zebras, and more. Guides such as Salim, Amos, Gabriel, and Ernest are praised for their animal knowledge and good humor. Lunch, water, flights, and park fees are included.

“Our day at mikumi was magical. It was made extra special by our guide Salim. He was absolutely amazing. , so knowledgable and funny and made the whole day just perfect. We saw everything we were hoping to see and more. Highly recommend this trip”

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2.Day Selous Game Reserve Safari with Flights

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

You’ll fly about 30 to 40 minutes from Zanzibar to Nyerere National Park, then spend the day in a shared 4x4 spotting lions, elephants, hippos, giraffes, and more. Guides such as Eli, Herman, Dennis, and Songoro are praised for sharp animal spotting and lively explanations. A bush lunch and return flight are included.

“Steven was a lovely guide friendly and informative. The jeep was slightly battererdand uncomfortable though. But everything went like clockwork.”

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3.Safari Blue Lagoon Trip with Snorkeling and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 336 reviews · 7 hours · from $90Best value

Spend seven hours exploring Zanzibar’s Indian Ocean by van and traditional dhow. Snorkel near Kwale Sandbank, swim in a tide-dependent mangrove lagoon, enjoy seafood and fruit on Kwale Island, and sail back with guides such as Omar or Osman.

“Our day trip in Zanzibar exceeded all expectations! Our tour guide Omar was absolutely fantastic - energetic, attentive, and genuinely dedicated to making sure we had the perfect experience. He kept reminding us “it’s YOUR holiday!” and tailored everything to what we wanted to do. The snorkeling stops were incredible - we saw beautiful starfish and vibrant tropical fish in the most stunning turquoise water imaginable. We had plenty of time for snorkeling, swimming, and relaxing on the beach. The water was absolutely breathtaking! Throughout the day, we enjoyed fresh tropical fruit (as much as we wanted!) and a delicious seafood lunch. We even had time for some shopping before…”

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4.Selous Luxury Day Safari with Photographer

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

Fly from Zanzibar at 6 a.m. to Selous, meet your driver-guide at Mtemere airstrip, and spend the day tracking elephants, lions, buffaloes, hippos, and wild dogs. A photographer such as Mike documents the safari, with breakfast, lunch, drinks, and return flights included.

“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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