Mkomazi National Park

Set below the verdant slopes of the spectacular Usambara and Pare Eastern Arc Mountain ranges and overseen by iconic snow capped peak of Kiliman aro! Mkoma"i a virgin breathtaking beauty e#hibiting uni$ue natural treasures and immense sense of space % adds to the fulfillment of high visitor en oyment e#pectations a much needed bridge between northern circuit and coastal attractions& Everyday! thousands of people pass within a few kilometers of Mkoma"i on one of 'an"ania(s busiest highways& 'hese and northern circuit safari goers are now most welcome to discover the treasures of this wedge of hilly semi arid savannah home of large herds of giraffe! eland! hartebeest! "ebra! buffalo and elephant& Mkoma"i is vital refuge for two highly endangered species! the charismatic black rhino and sociable African wild dog! both of which were successfully reintroduced in the )**+s& ,omadic by nature! wild dog might be seen almost anywhere in the park! but black rhino are restricted to a fenced sanctuary! ensuring their safe keeping for future generations en oyment and prosperity& Mkoma"i supports several dry country specialists species that are rare elsewhere in 'an"aniathese include the spectacular fringe eared ory#! with its long back sweeping horns! and the handsome spiral horned lesser kudu& .ddest of all is the gerenuk! a ga"elle distinguished by its slender neck! bi"arre alien like head! and habit of standing tall on its hind legs stretch for acacia leaves that other browsers cannot reach& A game reserve since )*/)! this new ,ational Park takes its name from Pare tribe(s word for 0scoop of water1! referring to little water& 2t is a fantastic destination for birdwatchers! with more than 3/+ avian species recorded! among them dry country endemics such as the cobalt chested vulturine guineafowl! other large ground birds such as ostrich! kori bustard! secretary bird! ground hornbill and some migratory species including Eurasian roller& About the Mkomazi National Park Si"e4 5!63/ s$ km 7)!63+ s$ miles8 9ocation4 ,orthern 'an"ania split between Kiliman aro and 'anga administrative regions& 'he park also borders 'savo west ,ational Park in Kenya& 'he :ange entrance gate lies ))6 km 7;* miles8 from Moshi! //+ km 753) miles8 from Mwalimu <& K& ,yerere 2nternational Airport % =ar es Salaam! )36 km 7>>&? miles8 from Kiliman aro 2nternational Airport! )6+ km 7?/ miles8 from Kiliman aro ,ational Park the roof of Africa and ; km 75&? miles8 from the town of Same& How to get there @y road! Mkoma"i is easily accessible via Same! which lies on the surfaced highway connecting Arusha to =ar es Salaam& 'he Park is also easily accessible on special arrangement through , iro! Kivingo and Umba gates& Park can also be easily accessed from nearbyAclose e#isting tourist attractions in Eastern Arc Mountains! Boast and Kiliman aro Mountain& Bharter flights are available to Kisima airstrip& What to do Came drives! camping! site seeing! bird watching! walking safari! and hiking 7uphill8& 9earn more about conservation and rhinoceros at Mkoma"i rhino sanctuary& When to go 9ate <une early September is best for large mammal and bird watching& Scenic beauty is at its peak March <une& Accommodation .ne semi permanent tented camp near the Park head$uarters& Dew designated basic campsites where one must bring hisAher camping gears and food& 'here are several small hotels and guest

houses in Same town&