The Arid Frontier

MKOMAZI

"A critical refuge for the Black Rhino and African Wild Dog, where the savannah meets the sky."

Refuge

Rhino Sanctuary

Predators

Wild Dog Packs

Landscape

Acacia Woodland

Birding

450+ Species

The Dry-Zone Biome

Mkomazi represents the northern dry-zone biome, forming a vital trans-boundary corridor with Kenya’s Tsavo West.

Doma Plains

Expansive open grasslands ideal for cheetah sightings and large concentrations of dry-adapted ungulates like the Gemsbok and Lesser Kudu.

Umba River Corridor

A scenic life-blood for the park, serving as a primary movement route for elephants migrating between Tanzania and Kenya.

The Rhino Sanctuary

Managed in partnership with GAWPT, this 55 square kilometer fenced core is home to over 20 Black Rhinos.

Visits must be pre-booked (09:00 - 16:00).
Guide escort is mandatory for all sanctuary entries.

Wildlife
Conservation

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    African Wild Dogs

    One of East Africa’s most stable breeding packs, reintroduced in 1997 with immense success.

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    Dry-Adapted Species

    Special sightings of Gerenuk (long-necked antelope) and the striking Vulturine Guineafowl.

Access

4x4 is mandatory. The road transfer is approximately 6 hours from Arusha via Moshi and Same town.

Guiding

Due to vast distances and heat, morning (07:00-09:00) and late afternoon drives are essential.

Pairings

Pairs perfectly with the cool Usambara Mountains or the slopes of Kilimanjaro for habitat contrast.