About this experience
Formerly a Game Reserve since 1951, Mkomazi was upgraded into a ‘National Park’ status in 2008. It is located 6km from Same town, covering an area of 3,245square km. The Mkomazi National Park is a spectacular wilderness. Within sight to the northwest is Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest summit. To the south, the Pare and Usambara Mountains form a dramatic backdrop and, to the north, Kenya’s vast Tsavo National Park shares a border with Mkomazi, making common ground for migratory herds of elephant, oryx and zebra during the wet season. Together with Tsavo, it forms one of the largest and most important protected ecosystems on earth. Why should you go to Mkomazi Park? The park is not well known and because of that it has its charme. It’s not crowd and the animals are acting natural. Almost all species can be found. Mkomazi is vital refuge for two highly endangered species, the charismatic black rhino and sociable African wild dog. It’s a cheap alternative for the northern national park
At a glance
- Duration: 10 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 10 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Ground transport using 4 x 4 Toyota Land Cruiser
- Lunch
- All Fees and Taxes
- Drinking water and soft drinks during game drives
- Professional driver/guide and safari car parks fees
Not included
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Person item like camera, visa,
- Accommodation
- All personal expenses not mentioned above and tipping.
Itinerary and highlights
Pick up from your hotel in Arusha and drive to Mkomazi National Park (3,245 sq km) for a full day game drive with packed picnic lunch. Set below the verdant slopes of the spectacular Usambara and Pare Eastern Arc Mountain ranges and overseen by iconic snow – capped peak of Kilimanjaro, Mkomazi a virgin breathtaking beauty exhibiting unique natural treasures and immense sense of space adds to the fulfillment of high visitor enjoyment expectations. Home of large herds of giraffe, eland, hartebeest, zebra, buffalo and elephant and a vital refuge for two highly endangered species, the charismatic black rhino and sociable African wild dog, both of which were successfully reintroduced in the 1990s, but black rhino are restricted to a fenced sanctuary, ensuring their safe keeping for future generations enjoyment and prosperity.
Meeting and pickup information
- Pickup from your hotel or area around to Arusha City.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- English — Written
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Kim'zebra Adventures & Safaris
Accessibility and practical details
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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