3 Days Tanzania African Safari to Mkomazi National Park
This 3 Days Tanzania African Safari to Mkomazi National Park Safari takes you to the heart of northern Tanzania's spectacular landscape, where the dramatic Usambara and Pare mountain ranges create a stunning backdrop for wildlife viewing. Your Tanzania African Safari journey explores 3,245 square kilometers of diverse ecosystems including acacia woodland, grassland plains, and rocky outcrops that shelter an impressive array of African wildlife. This carefully crafted itinerary promises intimate wildlife encounters away from the crowds typically found in other Tanzanian parks.
Your Tanzania African Safari to Mkomazi offers unique opportunities to witness both classic game drives and guided walking safaris through this remarkable ecosystem. The park serves as a crucial sanctuary for endangered black rhinoceros, making your Tanzania African Safari experience particularly significant for conservation awareness and rare wildlife viewing. Mkomazi's position along ancient elephant migration routes ensures exciting game viewing opportunities throughout the year. This Tanzania African Safari destination perfectly complements visits to nearby Tsavo National Park in Kenya, creating cross-border wildlife corridors that enhance biodiversity and provide exceptional photographic opportunities.
This compact yet comprehensive Tanzania African Safari showcases Mkomazi's incredible wildlife diversity including the Big Five, though sightings require patience and expert guiding due to the park's wild nature. Your Tanzania African Safari experience includes encounters with African wild dogs, lesser kudu, gerenuk, and over 450 bird species in their natural habitat. The park's semi-arid landscape creates unique viewing conditions where wildlife congregates around permanent water sources during dry seasons. This Tanzania African Safari adventure concludes with unforgettable memories of one of East Africa's most authentic and unspoiled wilderness destinations.
Tour highlights
Day 1: Arrival and pick up from Kilimanjaro International Airport, transfer to Mkomazi National Park
Day 2: Proceed to full-day classic game drives and walking safari in Mkomazi National Park
Day 3: Continue with the black rhino sanctuary visit and transfer to the departure point
Price Includes:
- Park fees for Mkomazi National Park
- All activities as mentioned in the itinerary
- Ground transport per 4WD custom safari vehicle
- Bottled water in the safari vehicle throughout the journey
- Full board accommodation as mentioned in the itinerary
- Service of an English-speaking driver-guide
- Driver allowances and guide fees
- All mentioned activities except for the optional ones
- Walking safari guide fees
- Black rhino sanctuary entrance fees
- Game drive fuel costs
Price Excludes:
- Tanzania Visa fees
- International and internal flights
- Personal needs such as gratuities, beverages, etc.
- Visa processing costs
- Air ticket expenses
- Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
- Laundry fees
- Tips for guides and drivers
- Life insurance coverage
- Other drinks apart from water
- Personal equipment and gear
- Travel insurance (highly recommended)
- Telephone calls and internet charges
Itinary in details
- Day1Arrival and pick up from Kilimanjaro International Airport, transfer to Mkomazi National Park
Your Tanzania African Safari adventure begins with arrival and pick up from Kilimanjaro International Airport in Moshi, followed by a scenic transfer to the remote Mkomazi National Park. The journey covers 120 kilometers and takes approximately 2.5 hours through traditional Maasai villages and stunning landscapes of northern Tanzania, providing your first glimpse of the incredible terrain that defines this Tanzania African Safari experience. Upon arrival at Mkomazi, you'll be struck by the park's pristine wilderness character and dramatic mountain backdrop, setting the stage for an authentic Tanzania African Safari unlike any other Tanzanian destination. After checking into your safari camp and enjoying lunch, an afternoon orientation game drive introduces you to Mkomazi's diverse ecosystems, marking the official beginning of your Tanzania African Safari wildlife adventure in this hidden gem of East Africa.
- Day2Proceed to full-day classic game drives and walking safari in Mkomazi National Park
Proceed to a full day of intensive wildlife exploration combining classic game drives and guided walking safari experiences that epitomize the ultimate Tanzania African Safari adventure. Early morning game drives offer the best opportunities to encounter Mkomazi's Big Five residents including elephants, lions, leopards, buffalo, and the rare black rhinoceros, making your Tanzania African Safari experience truly exceptional. The afternoon walking safari provides an intimate ground-level perspective of the African wilderness, allowing you to track wildlife on foot while learning about medicinal plants, animal behavior, and ecosystem relationships from expert Maasai guides during this authentic Tanzania African Safari experience. Evening game drives conclude this comprehensive day, offering opportunities to spot nocturnal species like African wild dogs, bat-eared foxes, and various owl species that make your Tanzania African Safari adventure complete.
- Day3Continue with the black rhino sanctuary visit and transfer to the departure point
Continue with a special visit to Mkomazi's famous black rhino sanctuary, the centerpiece conservation project that makes this Tanzania African Safari destination internationally significant for endangered species protection. This exclusive Tanzania African Safari experience includes close encounters with critically endangered black rhinoceros in their specially protected habitat, where dedicated rangers provide fascinating insights into conservation efforts and breeding programs. The sanctuary visit represents the conservation success story that defines modern Tanzania African Safari tourism, demonstrating how responsible wildlife viewing supports crucial species recovery initiatives. After lunch and final game viewing opportunities, your Tanzania African Safari concludes with transfer back to Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha, covering 120 kilometers in 2.5 hours while reflecting on the incredible wildlife encounters and conservation experiences that made this Tanzania African Safari truly unforgettable.