Mkomaas National Park

Mkomaas National Park

Mkomaas National Park is a haven for rhinos and wild dogs, covering an area of 3,234 square kilometers, currently divided into the Mkomaas (2,010 square kilometers) and Umba (1,224 square kilometers) wildlife reserves. The park borders Tsavo East National Park in Kenya to the north. Mkomaas lies within the Kilimanjaro and Tanga regions, 112 kilometers from Moshi Town and 550 kilometers from Dar es Salaam.

The name of Mkomaas National Park comes from the Pare word for “water source,” referring to the Umba River on the park’s southeastern boundary. This river, along with other waterholes, sustains the park’s diverse mammals, including silver-backed jackals, lions, cheetahs, leopards, eland, giraffes, African buffalo, elephants, and zebras. Birdwatchers can also spot 450 bird species in Mkomaas, including the turaco, tawny eagle, parrots, kingfishers, and more. As a national park, Mkomaas has the potential to be a uniquely captivating reserve that attracts travelers to explore Tanzania’s pristine nature.

Mkomazi National Park

Must-visit reason: Tanzania’s premier rhino sanctuary

Continent where the attraction is located: Africa【Africa】

Country/region where the attraction is located: Tanzania[Tanzania]

Province/state where the attraction is located: Kilimanjaro and Tanga Regions [Kilimanjaro and Tanga Regions]