National Park · Northern Circuit
Mkomazi National Park
A black rhino sanctuary in wild, little-visited dry country.
About Mkomazi
Mkomazi sits on the Kenyan border beneath the Usambara and Pare mountains, and borders Kenya's Tsavo West. It is semi-arid, open and almost empty of other vehicles.
It is best known for its rhino sanctuary, where black rhino are bred for reintroduction, and an African wild dog programme. It is a great addition between Kilimanjaro and the coast.
Highlights
- Black rhino sanctuary
- African wild dog conservation
- Almost no other vehicles
- Views of Kilimanjaro on clear days
What you might see
- Black rhino
- Wild dog
- Elephant
- Gerenuk
- Lesser kudu
- Oryx
- Giraffe
When to go
Best Good Quieter / wet
June to October, and January to February.
Getting there
About 4 hours by road from Arusha or Moshi.
How long
1–2 nights
Where to stay
- BudgetPark campsite
- Mid-rangeBabu's Camp
- LuxuryBabu's Camp
Examples of properties we use. We choose the right camp for your month and budget.
Tailor-made only
We build Mkomazi trips to order.
Mkomazi is best planned around your dates and the rest of your route. Tell us your plans and we will design it.
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Plan your Mkomazi trip
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