1-Day Mkomazi National Park Safari from Moshi with Rhino Viewing

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Watch rhinos at close range in Mkomazi National Park's protected sanctuary areas
• 02 Enjoy bird-watching in one of Tanzania's richest habitats, with over 400 recorded species
• 03 Take in views of Mount Kilimanjaro with the Pare and Usambara Mountains as a dramatic backdrop
• 04 Look out for wild dogs and migratory herds of elephant, oryx, and zebra

Mkomazi National Park is a spectacular wilderness within sight of Mount Kilimanjaro, with the Pare and Usambara Mountains creating a dramatic backdrop. Bordering Tsavo National Park to the north, it provides shared ground for migratory herds of elephant, oryx, and zebra during the wet season. Together, the two parks form one of the largest and most important protected ecosystems on earth. This full-day trip from Moshi offers a rewarding game drive in search of rhinos, wild dogs, and abundant birdlife.

This full-day trip from Moshi offers a rewarding game drive in search of rhinos, wild dogs, and abundant birdlife.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Moshi, Mount Kilimanjaro, Mkomazi National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Moshi to Mkomazi National Park Game Drive

• Starting point (06:00 - 07:00): Your hotel, Moshi, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania. We will have a short briefing about the tour before leaving for Mkomazi National Park.

• Enjoy a game drive until late afternoon to spot rhinos, wild dogs, and about 450 species of birds.

• Ending point (19:00 - 23:00): Hotel or airport drop-off, Moshi, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Day trip according to the itinerary
• Professional, English-speaking safari guide
• All mentioned activities
• All national park fees
• Transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle
• Meals according to the itinerary
• Mineral water

What's Not Included

• International flights
• Gratuities/tip for safari guide/driver
• Increases in park fees, where applicable
• Personal expenses
• Visa and travel insurance
• Expenditures of a personal nature, such as drinks, telephone, laundry, Internet, etc.

What to bring

• Carry some light snacks for the safari.

Know before you go

Mkomazi National Park is thinly populated and has quite skittish wildlife. It is typical of the dry landscape: giraffes, antelopes, lesser kudu, impala, and gazelles. They share the park with elephants, buffalo, and numerous predators, including lions, leopards, and cheetahs.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Your hotel in Moshi

Tour start

Moshi, Tanzania

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.