Mkomazi National Park

Although Mkomazi doesn’t offer as much game viewing when compared to other parks in Tanzania, the wild scenery compensates for it with mountains rising in every direction.

Although Mkomazi doesn’t offer as much game viewing when compared to other parks in Tanzania, the wild scenery compensates for it with mountains rising in every direction.

Pros and Cons

• Stunning scenery with views of Mt Kilimanjaro
• Important bird area with several northern dry-country endemics
• Very exclusive and doesn’t get crowded
• A lovely tented camp is the perfect get-away
• Wildlife is thinly populated and skittish
• Wildlife

Topi, eland, giraffe, zebra and gazelles are likely to be seen. Wild dogs have been re-introduced, but are not seen that often. Black rhino has also been re-introduced, but is kept in an enclosure for safety. Several dry country species can be spotted like fringe-eared oryx, lesser kudu and the odd looking gerenuk. With more than 400 species recorded, the birding is good- with many dry country specials present. More about Mkomazi’s wildlife.

Scenery

Set below the slopes of the spectacular Usambara and Pare Eastern Arc Mountain ranges and overseen by the snow-capped peak of Kilimanjaro, Mkomazi has particular scenic appeal and a sense of immense space.