Tucked against the Kenyan border beneath the Pare and Usambara mountains, Mkomazi is a semi-arid wilderness that shares its ecosystem with Kenya’s Tsavo. Long overlooked, it is now an important conservation story: a fenced sanctuary protects reintroduced black rhino, and an African wild dog breeding programme has re-established packs here. Dry-country specials such as gerenuk, oryx and lesser kudu add to a genuinely off-the-beaten-track safari.
Ratings
Wildlife Density: ★★★☆☆ Infrastructure: ★★☆☆☆ Photography: ★★★★☆
Adventure: ★★★☆☆ Exclusivity: ★★★★☆ Value for Money: ★★★★☆ Scenery: ★★★★☆
Location: Northeastern Tanzania; near Same & Moshi
Key wildlife: Black rhino (sanctuary), wild dog, elephant, gerenuk, oryx, lesser kudu
Best for: Conservation story, dry-country species, off-the-beaten-track
Best time: June–October (dry season)
More about this park will be added here over time.
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