Mkomazi day trip

Safari summary

Discover the beauty of Tanzania beyond the popular circuits with a captivating Mkomazi National Park day trip, hosted by Tanzania Safari Source, your trusted local tour company. If you're seeking a quiet, wild, and authentic safari experience just a few hours from Moshi or Arusha, Mkomazi is a rare gem waiting to be explored. And now, for a limited time, enjoy this unforgettable adventure with a 10% discount.

Nestled between the Pare and Usambara Mountains and bordering Kenya’s Tsavo West National Park, Mkomazi is one of Tanzania’s least visited yet most fascinating protected areas. This untouched sanctuary offers wide open savannahs, acacia woodlands, and dramatic mountain backdrops with the occasional silhouette of Mount Kilimanjaro visible on clear days. Unlike the busier parks, Mkomazi promises a peaceful and uncrowded game viewing experience.

What makes this Mkomazi day tour truly special is its incredible biodiversity and conservation value. Mkomazi is home to rare species including the endangered black rhino and African wild dog animals that are difficult to spot elsewhere in Tanzania. With expert guidance from Tanzania Safari Source’s local driver-guides, you’ll explore different ecosystems within the park and encounter giraffes, zebras, elephants, hartebeests, elands, dik diks, and graceful gerenuks. The park also boasts over 450 species of birds, making it a hidden paradise for bird lovers.

Your day begins with an early morning pick-up from your hotel in Arusha or Moshi. As you travel toward Mkomazi, enjoy views of rural Tanzania, lush farmlands, and dramatic landscapes. Once inside the park, your game drive takes you across open plains and rolling hills, all under the care of a knowledgeable Tanzania Safari Source guide who knows exactly where to find hidden wildlife and share the park’s history. A packed lunch will be served at a scenic picnic site, giving you time to soak in the quiet beauty of this off the beaten track location.

This is not just a wildlife safari it’s a deep dive into one of Tanzania’s greatest conservation success stories. Mkomazi is home to the Mkomazi Rhino Sanctuary, a protected area within the park dedicated to breeding and protecting black rhinos. Though access to the sanctuary is limited and regulated to protect the animals, your guide will share insights into the efforts being made to reintroduce rhinos into the wild – and how tourism supports these vital projects.

At Tanzania Safari Source, we pride ourselves on offering personalized, meaningful travel experiences that give back to local communities and ecosystems. Your participation in this Mkomazi tour directly supports conservation and sustainable travel. Our team ensures comfort, reliability, and rich storytelling throughout your trip.

This Mkomazi day safari is perfect for nature lovers, photographers, solo travelers, or families who want a peaceful yet inspiring wildlife experience that fits neatly into a single day. If you're on a longer safari journey perhaps exploring the Great Migration in Serengeti, or Ngorongoro Crater’s dense wildlife populations Mkomazi adds a different, wilder dimension to your Tanzanian adventure.

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Game drives
	Activity level	Easy activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks

Fine details

Safari highlights

• Bird watching—with professional guide
• Photography safari—with professional guide
• Wildlife sanctuaries

What’s included?

• Airport transfers
• Park fees
• Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

• Accommodation
• Alcoholic beverages
• All drinks
• Hot air balloons
• Internal flights
• International flights
• Laundry
• Premium alcoholic beverages
• Spa treatments
• Tips and gratuities
• Visas