Day Trip to Mkomazi National Park
Tour Highlight
The Mkomazi National Park is located in the northern part of Tanzania, between Moshi and Tanga. The park finds itself in a beautiful setting with both the Pare and Usambara mountains towering above its boundaries. Depending on the weather, Mount Kilimanjaro can also be seen from the park. In terms of vegetation, Mkomazi marks the southern tip of the Sahel zone which resembles that of a dry, desert like landscape. Due to the climate, the vegetation primarily consists of acacia-commiphora woodlands and towards the western mountains the vegetation changes to a dry land forest.
The main source of water in Mkomazi comes from the Umba River in the southeast. Apart from that, the park sees very little precipitation all year-round making game drives along the river area definitely worthwhile.
Mkomazi National Park is one of the few places where you can see endangered black rhinos in Tanzania;
You’ll also have the chance to see endangered wild dog as well as many other species such as giraffe, eland, hartebeest, zebra, buffalo, elephant and the long-necked gerenuk. Bird spotting is excellent with more than 450 avian species recorded including endemics such as the cobalt-chested vulturine guinea-fowl and other large ground birds such as ostrich, kori bustard, secretary bird and ground hornbill. Migratory species are also present here such as the Eurasian roller.
Highlights
- Park Size:Â 3,245KM
- Distance from Moshi:Â 115 km (72 miles)
- Leave Moshi at 7:00am
- Arrive at Mkomazi gate at 10:00am
- Spend 6 hours in the park
- Leave Park at 4:00pm
- Arrive Moshi at 7:00pm
Group Pricing
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Group Size | Price Per Person |
---|---|
1 Person | US $ 500 |
2 People | US $ 325 |
3 People | US $ 295 |
4 People | US $ 265 |
5 People and more | US $ 250 |
Tour Plan
Depart from the hotel by private car just after breakfast earlier in the morning and drive to Mkomazi National Park; 3hrs arrive in the late afternoon drive back to hotel in Moshi. Mkomazi National Park is located in northeastern Tanzania on the Kenyan border, in Kilimanjaro Region and Tanga Region. It was established as a game reserve in 1951 and upgraded to a national park in 2006. The park covers over 3,234 square kilometers, and is dominated by Acacia–Commiphora vegetation; it is contiguous with Kenya’s Tsavo West National Park. Mkomazi national park is the compounds for African wild dog, and the extensive, patrolled sanctuary for the white and black rhinoceros (which are breeding) have put the reserve on the map, giving it international recognition.
Included/Exclude
- Transport in 4X4 Toyota Land Cruisers with pop up roof for game viewing.
- Park entry fees
- Government fees & taxes
- 18% VAT on tour fees & services
- Private English speaking safari guide
- Lunch box and enough bottled mineral water throughout the safari
- Medical kit
- Binocular
- Additional Services/Activities
- Insurance
- Personal Expenditure
- Flights Tickets
- Accommodations
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