5 Day Mkomazi Rhino Safari

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival & Day in Moshi Town
1 stop
1
Moshi
Our driver will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your lodge. Standard check-in time is 2 pm. If you require early check-in, please request it in advance through your travel expert, and we will be happy to assist, subject to availability. If you need a different pick-up location, please let us know at the time of booking, and we’ll be glad to suggest alternative arrangements.
6 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Mkomazi National Park
1 stop
2
Today, you will visit one of Tanzania's northern parks — Mkomazi National Park. Less crowded than other parks, it offers vast landscapes, stunning scenery, and unique wildlife encounters. The name “Mkomazi” means “Water for one spoon,” reflecting the scarcity of water here, so large herds are rare. Visitors come mainly to see black rhinos and the striking African wild dogs up close. Mkomazi hosts one of the world’s top black rhino sanctuaries. Despite their name, black rhinos have gray skin. Poaching once nearly wiped them out, so the population is now carefully protected. You’ll ride in an open vehicle to observe them closely, a rare opportunity in Tanzania. The park also shelters tricolored wild dogs. Around the base, you may spot monkeys, plump hyraxes, squirrels, mongooses, and lizards, making every step a chance for discovery.
6 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 3
Rhino Tracking in Mkomazi National Park
1 stop
3
Mkomazi National Park spans over 3,200 sq. km (1,200 sq. mi.), stretching between the Pare Mountains and Kenya’s Tsavo West National Park. Animals freely cross the border, so you may see migrating elephants and, if lucky, lions. Buffaloes, zebras, giraffes, and several antelope species graze the valleys, including the rare gerenuk, or giraffe gazelle, with its long neck. The elephant watering hole is always worth a visit — you never know who will appear. The park is also a birdwatcher’s paradise, with over 400 species. Large birds of prey such as vultures, buzzards, and eagles are easy to spot, while smaller birds like hoopoes and shiny starlings add color to the trees. Guinea fowls often bustle along the roads. Keep your binoculars ready for endless birdwatching opportunities!
8 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 4
Mkomazi National Park
1 stop
4
You’ve extended your stay in Mkomazi National Park, giving you more chances to encounter its fascinating wildlife. Focus on areas where herbivores gather, such as waterholes and open fields, which often reveal rare events — lions visiting a watering hole or predators hunting young antelopes. Large herds of giraffes are common; watch them rise, recline, engage in neck-wrestling, or gently protect their young from a safe distance with binoculars. Mkomazi is ideal for spotting a variety of antelopes. Alongside impalas, you may see hartebeest, striking oryxes, lesser kudus, large elands, and Grant’s gazelles. Home to around 80 species, the park may challenge you to spot them all, but its quiet, peaceful environment ensures endless surprises for curious visitors.
7 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 5
Relaxing time in Moshi and Departure
1 stop
5
Moshi
Our driver will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to the airport in time for your flight. Standard hotel check-out time is 10:00 AM. If you require a late check-out, please let us know at the time of booking – we will be happy to request it in advance (subject to availability and possible extra charges). If you are not flying out on this day and have other plans, please inform us when booking. We can customize your program according to your schedule.

Additional info

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• If you have any allergies or dietary requirements, please indicate them when booking. We accommodate a variety of meals plans (pescatarian, vegetarian, vegan, halal, gluten-free, lactose-free, and other meal preferences)

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