Mkomazi spreads over roughly 3,245 km² of semi-arid savannah in the far north-east, sharing an unfenced border with Kenya's vast Tsavo ecosystem. Red earth, acacia thornbush and the Pare and Usambara mountains behind — on clear mornings Kilimanjaro floats on the western horizon.
It is best known for two conservation programmes: a fenced black rhino sanctuary and one of Africa's most important African wild dog breeding projects. Add barely any other vehicles and you have the most peaceful park on the northern circuit.
June to October, when the bush thins out and animals concentrate around water.
Around 3,245 km², contiguous with Kenya's Tsavo — one of the largest protected ecosystems on earth.
Home to a black rhino sanctuary and a long-running African wild dog reintroduction project.
Roughly 4–5 hours from Moshi or Arusha via Same; usually paired with a Kilimanjaro trek.
Mkomazi is a game-drive park, and the emphasis is on dry-country species and space rather than big cat numbers. The rhino sanctuary can be visited with advance arrangement.
Mkomazi slots neatly onto the end of a Kilimanjaro climb. Ask us how.
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