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Zanzibar · Mikumi · Nyerere · Gombe

Zanzibar tours and
Tanzania safaris

Day tours from Zanzibar, and safaris to Mikumi, Nyerere and Gombe. See the price and what is included, then ask us before you pay anything.

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Why travel with Mkesha Safari

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Tours that start in Zanzibar

Most of our tours start in Zanzibar. Each tour page lists pickup and what is included.

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Every tour lists a starting price per adult, so you can compare before you ask.

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Day tours and safaris together

Combine a Zanzibar boat trip with a fly-in safari to Mikumi or Nyerere in one plan.

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Three starting points

Tours start in Zanzibar, Dar es Salaam or Kigoma, depending on the trip.

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Santosh Kondeti
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We had great experience with mkesha safaris. We went to Mikumi safari , and everything was very well Coordinated and the communication is also prompt. Strongly recommend to anyone who want to have any safaris in Tanzania
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Victoria Spencer
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Very happy with the dolphin spotting and snorkeling tour. Thanks, Mussa! We will be back again!
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Cal Schrotenboer
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I took the Mkesha Safaris Gombe National Park Chimpanzee Tour in December 2025, and it was an unqualified success. I saw a large group of chimpanzees up close and was able to take a substantial number of photographs, many of which turned out to be excellent. We followed the chimps through three different areas, including a large fruiting tree where they fed contentedly for quite some time. Watching the young ones frolic and swing from the branches—occasionally falling to the ground, jumping back up, and repeating the process—was endlessly entertaining. The tour began with an on-time hotel pickup, followed by a speedboat ride of about an hour along the coast to the Gombe National Park visitor center. I mentioned to my guide, Samjee, that I enjoy bird photography, and he went out of his way to accommodate this interest. Along the way he spotted several Palm-nut Vultures—large, impressive birds—and stopped for as long as I wanted so I could get good photographs. On the return trip we encountered about twenty of these vultures, including several perched close together. With careful positioning of the boat and a great deal of patience, I was able to capture many high-quality photos of these magnificent birds in flight. I also took dozens of excellent photographs of flying cormorants. We visited Jane Goodall’s former home, where I had the opportunity to speak with the resident director of the Gombe Stream Research Center, which was an unexpected and memorable highlight. The tour also included a delicious lunch. Overall, this was a superbly organized and rewarding experience, and I would highly recommend the Mkesha Safaris Gombe National Park Chimpanzee Tour—especially for wildlife enthusiasts and photographers.
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giel vermeulen
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Nice trip, our guide Mussa did a wonderful job, I liked all the fact and history he gave.
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bram onrust
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We could arrange a trip to Gombe Stream National Park on a very short notice (the afternoon before the trip), and somebody came to our hotel that afternoon to arrange the things with us (time, preferences in food, etc.). The day itself, everything was arranged very well and we did not have any hiccups. At the end, we could also relax at the lakeside and give a time for the boat back. Asante sana for the trip and keep going like this!
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Irene E
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Hemos hecho excursión a Pungume con Jusein ( Feliz Feliz). Estamos muy agradecidos por la experiencia, ya no solo por los paisajes espectaculares de playas como la experiencia en el snorkel sino también por el servicio recibido por nuestro guía y tripulantes del barco. Experiencia inmejorable!!
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Verónica Rico
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Super great experience!! We had a great experience visiting Jozani Forest, manglars, seeing monkeys, Daar es Salam Cave and the rock! Our guide talked in spanish and english, and he was kind to us all the time in search to have the best experience.
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carmit pelleg
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We had a great experience at Jozani forest and later kayaking between the Mangroves. The guides were very professional and knowledgeable. We got to see blue monkeys, Colobus monkeys and other forest animals. Kayaking at the mangroves was an awesome experience with a great guide.

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  1. Ask about a tourSend your date and group size by WhatsApp or the enquiry form.
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Do I pay on this website?

No. You send an enquiry or a WhatsApp message. We confirm availability, pickup and the final price, and explain how to pay when we confirm your booking.

How do I book a tour?

Use the WhatsApp button or the enquiry form. Include the tour name, your travel date, the number of adults and children, and where you are staying.

Is hotel pickup included?

It depends on the tour. Each tour page lists what is included. Tell us where you are staying and we confirm pickup in our reply.

Where do the safaris start?

Most safaris start in Zanzibar and travel by flight or train. The Mikumi lion safari starts in Dar es Salaam. The Gombe chimpanzee trek starts in Kigoma, on Lake Tanganyika.

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