Mkomazi National Park
Tanzania's black rhino sanctuary — a vast, semi-arid wilderness on the Kenya border, home to African wild dogs and one of Africa's most critical conservation success stories.
A Conservation Success Story
Mkomazi National Park occupies a remote, semi-arid landscape in northern Tanzania, forming a transboundary ecosystem with Kenya's Tsavo East and West National Parks. The two countries share many of the same elephant herds, lion prides, and wild dogs that roam freely across the unfenced border.
The park is celebrated for its Black Rhino Sanctuary — a fenced conservation area that has successfully rebuilt a viable rhino population from the brink of local extinction. Today the sanctuary holds over 40 black rhinos, making Mkomazi one of the key sites in Tanzania's rhino recovery programme.
Mkomazi is also one of Tanzania's best places to see African wild dogs — one of Africa's most endangered predators. The park's wild dog packs are well-known and can sometimes be tracked on foot with rangers.
Mkomazi Highlights
Black Rhino Sanctuary
Dedicated fenced sanctuary with 40+ black rhinos — one of Tanzania's key conservation sites.
African Wild Dogs
One of Tanzania's best parks for African wild dog sightings — one of Africa's rarest predators.
Kilimanjaro Views
On clear mornings, stunning views of Kilimanjaro dominate the western horizon from the park.
Off the Beaten Path
Rarely visited — you can game drive for an entire day without seeing another vehicle.
Outstanding Birding
450+ bird species including many arid-zone specialists found nowhere else in Tanzania.
Northern Circuit Add-On
Easily combined with Kilimanjaro climb or Arusha, Same, and the Usambara Mountains.
Mkomazi in Pictures
Plan Your Mkomazi Safari
Mkomazi is perfect after a Kilimanjaro climb — wild, quiet, and filled with wildlife that rewards the truly curious traveller.