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The Exciting Mkomazi National Park – Tanzania<\/p><\/div>
\nEveryday, thousands of people pass within a few kilometers of\u00a0Mkomazi\u00a0on one of Tanzania\u2019s busiest highways. These and northern circuit safari \u2013 goers are now most welcome to discover the treasures of this wedge of hilly semi \u2013 arid savannah \u2013 home of large herds of giraffe, eland, hartebeest, zebra, buffalo and elephant.<\/p>\n
Mkomazi\u00a0is vital refuge for two highly endangered species, the charismatic black rhino and sociable African wild dog, both of which were successfully reintroduced in the 1990s. Nomadic by nature, wild dog might be seen almost anywhere in the park, but black rhino are restricted to a fenced sanctuary, ensuring their safe keeping for future generations enjoyment and prosperity.<\/p>\n
Mkomazi\u00a0supports several dry \u2013 country specialists species that are rare elsewhere in Tanzania; these include the spectacular fringe \u2013 eared oryx, with its long back \u2013 sweeping horns, and the handsome spiral \u2013 horned lesser kudu. Oddest of all is the gerenuk, a gazelle distinguished by its slender neck, bizarre alien \u2013 like head, and habit of standing tall on its hind legs stretch for acacia leaves that other browsers cannot reach.<\/p>\n
A game reserve since 1951, this new National Park takes its name from Pare tribe\u2019s word for \u201cscoop of water\u201d, referring to little water. It is a fantastic destination for birdwatchers, with more than 450 avian species recorded, among them dry \u2013 country endemics such as the cobalt \u2013 chested vulturine guineafowl, other large ground birds such as ostrich, kori bustard, secretary bird, ground hornbill and some migratory species including Eurasian roller.<\/p>\n
About the\u00a0Mkomazi\u00a0National Park<\/strong> How to get there<\/strong> What to do<\/strong> When to go<\/strong> Accommodation<\/strong> Set below the verdant slopes of the spectacular Usambara and Pare Eastern Arc Mountain ranges and overseen by iconic snow \u2013 capped peak of Kilimanjaro,\u00a0Mkomazi\u00a0a virgin breathtaking beauty exhibiting unique Continue Reading →<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/vimatsafaris.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5627"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/vimatsafaris.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/vimatsafaris.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vimatsafaris.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vimatsafaris.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5627"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/vimatsafaris.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5627\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5812,"href":"https:\/\/vimatsafaris.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5627\/revisions\/5812"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/vimatsafaris.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5627"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\nSize:<\/strong> 3,245 sq km (1,240 sq miles)
\nLocation:<\/strong> Northern Tanzania split between Kilimanjaro and Tanga administrative regions. The park also borders Tsavo west National Park in Kenya. The Zange entrance gate lies 112 km (69 miles) from Moshi, 550 km (341 miles) from Mwalimu J. K. Nyerere International Airport \u2013 Dar es Salaam, 142 km (88.7 miles) from Kilimanjaro International Airport, 120 km (75 miles) from Kilimanjaro National Park \u2013 the roof of Africa and 6 km (3.7 miles) from the town of Same.<\/p>\n
\nBy road,\u00a0Mkomazi\u00a0is easily accessible via Same, which lies on the surfaced highway connecting\u00a0Arushato Dar es Salaam. The Park is also easily accessible on special arrangement through Njiro, Kivingo and Umba gates. Park can also be easily accessed from nearby\/close existing tourist attractions in Eastern Arc Mountains, Coast and Kilimanjaro Mountain. Charter flights are available to Kisima airstrip.<\/p>\n
\nGame drives, camping, site seeing, bird watching, walking safari, and hiking (uphill). Learn more about conservation and rhinoceros at\u00a0Mkomazi\u00a0rhino sanctuary.<\/p>\n
\nLate June \u2013 early September is best for large mammal and bird watching. Scenic beauty is at its peak March \u2013 June.<\/p>\n
\nOne semi \u2013 permanent tented camp near the Park headquarters. Few designated basic campsites where one must bring his\/her camping gears and food. There are several small hotels and guest houses in Same town.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"