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Mkomazi National Park is a lesser-known gem located in northeastern Tanzania, bordering Kenya's Tsavo West National Park. This park, established as a game reserve in 1951 and gazetted as a national park in 2008, offers a unique and off-the-beaten-path safari experience. Spanning 3,245 square kilometers, Mkomazi is part of the Mkomazi-Tsavo ecosystem, the second-largest trans-boundary ecosystem in East Africa, after the Serengeti-Maasai Mara.
The park is a haven for wildlife enthusiasts, offering a chance to see both common and rare species, including the endangered black rhino and African wild dog, which are protected in special sanctuaries. Mkomazi's diverse landscapes of semi-arid savanna, mountain ranges, and riverine ecosystems provide the perfect backdrop for a memorable safari.
Mkomazi National Park lies on the edge of a semi-arid savanna arc, stretching into Kenya's Tsavo West National Park, forming a vast ecosystem that supports a variety of wildlife. The park’s Umba River and several waterholes attract small and large mammals, including elephants, zebras, giraffes, buffalo, lions, cheetahs, leopards, and silver-backed jackals. Mkomazi is also home to rare species such as the gerenuk, lesser kudu, and fringe-eared oryx, offering a unique wildlife experience.
One of the key highlights of the park is the Mkomazi Rhino Sanctuary, internationally recognized for its efforts in rehabilitating endangered black rhinos. Visitors have the opportunity to view these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat and learn about the park's conservation efforts. Additionally, Mkomazi is a great destination for birdwatching, with over 450 bird species, including Eurasian migratory species, making the park a birder's paradise.
Activities in Mkomazi include game drives, walking safaris, mountain hikes, and birdwatching. The park can be visited year-round, but the best time for viewing large mammals and birdwatching is from late June to early September. Mkomazi is ideally located to fit into a northern Tanzania safari circuit, which could include destinations like Arusha, the Usambara Mountains, Tanga, and even Zanzibar.
