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.
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.