Mkomazi National Park Day Trip
Tour highlights
The Mkomazi National Park is located in the northern part of Tanzania, between Moshi and Tanga. The park finds itself in a beautiful setting with both the Pare and Usambara mountains towering above its boundaries. Depending on the weather, Mount Kilimanjaro can also be seen from the park. In terms of vegetation, Mkomazi marks the southern tip of the Sahel zone which resembles that of a dry, desert like landscape. Due to the climate, the vegetation primarily consist of acacia-commiphora woodlands and towards the western mountains the vegetation changes to a dry land forest.
The main source of water in Mkomazi comes from the Umba River in the southeast. Apart from that, the park sees very little precipitation all year round making game drives along the river area definitely worthwhile.
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Itinerary idea in detail
Depart from the hotel by private car just after breakfast earlier in the morning and drive to Mkomazi National Park; 3hrs arrive in the late afternoon drive back to hotel in Moshi.
Mkomazi National Park is located in northeastern Tanzania on the Kenyan border, in Kilimanjaro Region and Tanga Region. It was established as a game reserve in 1951 and upgraded to a national park in 2006. The park covers over 3,234 square kilometers, and is dominated by Acacia–Commiphora vegetation; it is contiguous with Kenya’s Tsavo West National Park. Mkomazi national park is the compounds for African wild dog, and the extensive, patrolled sanctuary for the white and black rhinoceros (which are breeding) have put the reserve on the map, giving it international recognition.
INCLUDES
- Â Transportation in 4WD safari vehicle-Toyota Land Cruiser with Pop up roof.
- Professional, English, Spanish, French, German, and Italian speaking guide, also Chinese (Simplified)
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Mineral water
- Camping fee
- All national park fees
- Camping equipment’s like table, chairs, sleeping tents and sleeping bags
- All activities as mentioned on the itineraries
- Medical Kit and Binocular
EXCLUDES
- Â Alcoholic
- Visa fees
- Tips
- Personal spending monies for souvenirs etc.
- Travel insurance.
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