Overview
Mkomazi borders Kenya’s Tsavo and feels untouched. Its fenced sanctuary protects black rhino and a breeding programme for African wild dogs, and you will often have the park to yourself.
Mkomazi lies in the dry country below the Usambara and Pare mountains and borders Kenya’s Tsavo West. It is one of the quietest parks in Tanzania, with few vehicles and a feeling of real wilderness.
The park protects a black rhino sanctuary and an African wild dog breeding programme, and it is a good place for dry-country species such as gerenuk and lesser kudu.
Highlights
- Black rhino sanctuary
- African wild dog programme
- Few other vehicles
- Mountain views
Things to do here
Wildlife to look for
- Black rhino
- African wild dog
- Gerenuk
- Lesser kudu
- Elephant
Good to know
Best time to visit
June – October
Getting there
About 2.5 hours by road from Moshi.
Where to stay
A tented camp inside the park with views of the Usambara and Pare mountains.
How long to stay
1–2 nights
Key facts
- National park since
- 2008
- Borders
- Tsavo West National Park, Kenya
- Conservation
- Black rhino sanctuary, African wild dog programme
Seasons
Dry season (June – October)
Best for game viewing, as animals stay near water.
Green season
Green and beautiful, with good birding; some tracks are harder to drive.
Practical tips
- Combine it with the Usambara Mountains, Kilimanjaro or the coast.
Questions about Mkomazi National Park
June – October.
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