Mkomazi National Park

Containing 90% of all the bontanic species found in Tanzania with one third classified as unique in the world. The reserve is also home to the Mkomazi Rhino Project. The project involves the introduction of  four black rhino from south Africa.

Mkomazi is an important sanctuary for 2 species of animals that are highly endangered.  It  is home to the Black Rhino and the African Wild Dogs.  Both species were introduced to the park in 1990s.

The Black Rhino are restricted and protected to a fenced area while the wild dogs are free to wander and can be seen almost anywhere in the park.

Getting to Mkomazi National Park

By road
Mkomazi is easily accessible via Same, which lies on the surfaced highway connecting Arusha to Dar es Salaam. The Park is also easily accessible on special arrangement through Njiro, Kivingo and Umba gates. Park can also be easily accessed from nearby/close existing tourist attractions in Eastern Arc Mountains, Coast and Kilimanjaro Mountain.

By Air:
No regular schedule flights operate on this route. Private charter flights are available to land at  Kisima airstrip.

Attractions at Mkomazi Park
Game drives, camping, site seeing, bird watching, walking safari, and hiking (uphill). Learn more about conservation and rhinoceros at Mkomazi rhino sanctuary.

Best Time to Visit Mkomazi
Late June – early September is best for large mammal and bird watching. Scenic beauty is at its peak March – June.

Accommodation options at Mkomazi
One semi – permanent tented camp near the Park headquarters. Few designated basic campsites where one must bring his/her camping gears and food. There are several small hotels and guest houses in Same town.