Mkomazi National Park Safari – Wildlife, Conservation & Travel Guide

Welcome to Mkomazi National Park

Mkomazi National Park, located in northern Tanzania near the Kenya border, is a remote and pristine wildlife reserve. Known for its black rhinos, elephants, and rare African wild dogs, the park offers off-the-beaten-path safari experiences. Its mix of savannah plains, bushlands, and hills makes it ideal for wildlife viewing, conservation tourism, and adventurous travelers seeking a quieter Tanzania safari.

Climate of Mkomazi National Park

Mkomazi National Park has a semi-arid climate with short rains from October to December and long rains from March to May. The dry season spans June to September, making it the best time for game drives. Temperatures range from 20°C to 35°C, and annual rainfall is around 600–900 mm, supporting savannah and bushland ecosystems.

Getting there

The Park can be accessed by road and air.

Road:The Park is 120km from Moshi. Same to the nearest entry gate is 6km on a graveled road. The Park is also easily accessible on special arrangement through Njiro, Kivingo and Umba gates

Air: Chartered flights are available to Kisima airstrip in the center of the park near the rhino sanctuary

Lamai, Lobo, Ndabaka, Machochwe and Kleins.Air. There are all weather airstrips in the center of the park (Seronera), in the South (Kusini), in the East (Lobo), in the West (Kirawira) and in the North (Kogatende & Lamai). There are scheduled and private charters from Arusha, Mwanza, Kilimanjaro, Musoma, Dar es salaam and Zanzibar.

Park Attractions

The animals of Mkomazi are typical of the arid area. Giraffe, oryx, generuk, hartebeest lesser kudu, eland, impala and grants gazelle share the park with elephants, buffalo and numerous predators including lions, leopards and cheetah.