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TANZANIA SAFARI

3-Day Mkomazi National Park Safari

Explore the striking semi-arid landscapes of Mkomazi National Park on this three-day safari from Arusha. Set beneath the Pare and Usambara mountains, the park supports elephants, giraffes, zebras, gerenuks and rich birdlife, while its conservation areas play an important role in protecting black rhinos and African wild dogs.

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DURATION

3 Days / 2 Nights

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ROUTE

Arusha ➔ Mkomazi National Park (returning to Arusha)

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Discover dry-country species and rare conservation sanctuaries beneath the dramatic Pare and Usambara mountains—three serene days in Mkomazi

Tour Highlights

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Varied landscapes, birdlife and seasonal wildlife gatherings

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Game drives across open savannah and acacia woodland

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Optional rhino sanctuary visit, subject to access and advance arrangement

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Itinerary

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Day 1: Transfer from Arusha to Mkomazi National Park

Your Native Expeditions guide will collect you from your Arusha hotel or the agreed pick-up point for the drive to Mkomazi National Park.

After arrival and park formalities, begin your first game drive across Mkomazi’s open plains and acacia woodlands. Look out for elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, hartebeests and dry-country species such as the long-necked gerenuk.

Check in at your selected accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.

Overnight: Mkomazi area

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Day 2: Full-Day Mkomazi Game-Viewing Experience

After breakfast, set out with a packed lunch for a full day in the park. Explore different habitats beneath the Pare and Usambara ranges while searching for wildlife and some of the hundreds of bird species recorded in the ecosystem.

A visit to the Mkomazi rhino sanctuary may be possible only with advance permission and according to current park arrangements; ordinary game drives do not guarantee a rhino sighting.

Return to your accommodation in the evening for dinner.

Overnight: Mkomazi area

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Day 3: Morning Game Drive and Return to Arusha

Begin with an early game drive, when temperatures are cooler and wildlife may be more active. Return for breakfast, check out and start the journey back to Arusha.

Enjoy further sightings as you leave the park, then continue to your hotel, the airport or another agreed drop-off point in Arusha.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Will I definitely see black rhinos or African wild dogs?

Mkomazi supports important conservation programmes, but sightings are not guaranteed. Rhino sanctuary access requires advance confirmation and may involve additional arrangements.

What is the landscape like?

Mkomazi is generally drier than Tanzania’s northern highland parks, with open savannah, acacia woodland and mountain views.

When is a good time to visit?

Wildlife viewing is often easiest during the drier months, while the greener months are rewarding for scenery and migratory birds. Conditions vary each year.