Mkomazi — Attraction in Kilimanjaro

Mkomazi National Park is a hidden gem in Tanzania, offering a truly wild and authentic safari experience! 🦓 Unlike some of the busier parks, Mkomazi provides a sense of serene wilderness, perfect for those seeking tranquility and incredible wildlife viewing. One of the park's most significant achievements is its dedicated focus on rhino conservation. Once nearly extinct in Tanzania due to rampant poaching, black rhinos are being successfully reintroduced and protected here in a secure sanctuary. Witnessing these magnificent creatures up close, knowing the immense efforts involved in their survival, was a truly humbling experience. 🦏 The park's commitment to combating poaching and ensuring a safe breeding ground for these critically endangered animals makes Mkomazi a beacon of hope for rhino populations in East Africa. The diverse landscapes, from the open savanna to the acacia woodlands, create a beautiful backdrop for spotting elephants, giraffes, and a myriad of bird species. 🐘🦒🐦 While facilities are more rustic, they perfectly complement the raw beauty of the park. Be prepared for a proper off-the-beaten-path adventure! Mkomazi is an ideal destination for nature lovers and photographers who appreciate untouched wilderness and a chance to escape the crowds, while also supporting vital...

Suprisingly amazing - We've seen two large groups of elephants (around 15 and 25) as well as some smaller groups, incredible amounts of giraffes, zebra, some Oryks, greater Kudu, Eland and many other animals (just one lioness - seems like a herbivore heaven for now) Amazing birdwatching opportunities too. The Park feels very serene, almost no cars, so noone is chasing animals. The Rhino sanctuary is great and feels like a natural enviroment, with lots of space and hiding spots for them. The Wild dogs sanctuary is really small and could be impoved by providing the dogs with more space and hiding opportunites - both are employing passionate people and who are doing their best for the survival of...

A lesser known and visited park, Mkomazi nonetheless can be a great option for 2-3 nights for the right guests. The landscape is amazing, surrounded by mountains, and you often feel like you're the only ones in the park as there are very few visitors compared to other National Parks in northern Tanzania.

The animals are a bit more spread out and skittish (except for giraffes), but that can be attributed to the fact that this land was a hunting reserve until about 20 years ago -- it takes time for the animals to forget.

The rhino experience, available for an extra fee, is worth doing if you have...