Day trip to Mkomazi National Park
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Overview
This is best option of wildlife enthusiast who likes to spot the rarest species of flora and fauna. It is also suitable for travelers who came to climb Mount Kilimanjaro and they have few extra days after the climb. This park is one of the richest savannahs in Africa and a vital refuge for two highly endangered species, the charismatic black rhino and sociable African wild dog. Both animals were successfully reintroduced in the 1990s, but black rhino are restricted to a fenced sanctuary, ensuring their safe keeping for future generation’s enjoyment and prosperity.
Also it is among few protected areas in Tanzania with large and visible population of gerenuk and massive concentration of Beisa Oryx.
Itinerary
You will be picked up from your hotel/ residence in Arusha or Moshi with parked lunch boxes and drive to Mkomazi National Park located approximately 190 km from Arusha / 120 km from Moshi town.
Upon arrival at the park, you will proceed for a game drive looking for Oryx, gerenuk, lion, leopard, hyena, jackal, elephant, buffalo, hartebeest, giraffe, warthog and crocodiles. A visit to Nkomazi Rhino Sanctuary can be organized at an extra cost. This allows you to learn more about the breeding program for the black rhino population, together with ongoing monitoring and anti-poaching patrols
Enjoy your picnic lunch boxes at a designated picnic site in Mid-day and proceed on an afternoon game-drive till afternoon.
1630 Hours: Depart Mkomazi National Park and drive back to Moshi/ Arusha.
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