4-Day Mkomazi Adventure

We suggest a very early wake-up on this day with an early breakfast before departing to Mkomazi National Park for a game drive with hot lunch on the way. You will do a short game drive until late evening. Your day ends at a lodge/tented camp in the Mkomazi area for an overnight retreat.

On your way to Mkomazi, you will be welcomed by a great view of Mount Kilimanjaro (when the sky is clear), the highest in Africa covering 5895m above sea level. You will encounter different ways of living practiced by locals and plenty of sisal plantations.

Located at the verdant slopes and base of the spectacular Usambara and Pare Mountain Ranges is the untainted Mkomazi National Park. It is one of the parks with untouched breathtaking beauty exhibiting unique natural treasures and a gigantic sense of space which adds more value to the fulfillment of the tourist’s experience and expectations.

Mkomazi is a vital refuge for two highly endangered species, the charismatic Black Rhino, and the African wild dogs. The African wild dogs can be seen almost anywhere in the park, while, the Black Rhino is restricted to a fenced sanctuary, ensuring their safety and the enjoyment and prosperity of future generation’s continuity.

Mkomazi hosts a massive number of animal species that are unique; these include the spectacular Fringe-eared Oryx, with its long back–sweeping horns, and the spiral-horned Lesser Kudu, Grant’s Gazelle is also present here. Without forgetting Elephants, Buffalo, and numerous species of predators, including lions, leopards, and Cheetah as well as small predators like Jackals. The oddest of all is the Gerenuk, a specie of gazelle distinguished from others by its slender neck, bizarre alien-like head, and habit of standing tall on its hind legs as it stretches for acacia leaves that other browsers cannot reach.

It is also fantastic visiting this park and it is really a complete adventure of its own caliber that will leave you amused by the uniqueness of this iconic park.