Combine the beauty of the Usambara Mountains with a day of wildlife adventure in Mkomazi National Park.
A Mkomazi day game drive can be arranged before or after your Usambara Mountains experience, making it an excellent addition for travelers who want to experience both mountain landscapes and Tanzania’s wildlife in one journey.
A Day in the Wild
Mkomazi National Park offers a different experience from the Usambara Mountains. Instead of hiking through forests and mountain villages, you will explore the park by vehicle, looking for wildlife and enjoying the open landscapes.
During the game drive, you may have the opportunity to see elephants, giraffes, zebras, antelopes, and a variety of birds and other wildlife. The exact sightings always depend on the season, weather, and movements of the animals.
Combine Mkomazi with Usambara
You can choose to visit Mkomazi before heading to Lushoto and the Usambara Mountains, or enjoy your mountain adventure first and finish your trip with a day of wildlife viewing in the park.
This combination is ideal for travelers who want to experience two very different sides of northern Tanzania—the forests, mountains, villages, and culture of the Usambara Mountains together with the wildlife and open landscapes of Mkomazi National Park.
Highlights
- Full-day game drive in Mkomazi National Park
- Wildlife viewing and photography
- Beautiful savannah and mountain landscapes
- Birdwatching opportunities
- Possibility of seeing elephants, giraffes, zebras, antelopes, and other wildlife
- A great combination with a Usambara Mountains hiking adventure
- Flexible option before or after your Usambara experience
Who Is This Experience For?
This experience is perfect for travelers who want to combine hiking and cultural experiences in the Usambara Mountains with a classic Tanzania wildlife experience.
It is suitable for couples, families, solo travelers, photographers, birdwatchers, and anyone who wants to make their Tanzania journey more diverse.
Explore the mountains with us, then experience the wild side of Tanzania in Mkomazi National Park.
Plan this experience with us.
Tell us what you would like to experience in the Usambara Mountains and we will help shape the journey around your interests and available time.
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