位于坦桑尼亚北部的姆科马齐国家公园(Mkomazi National Park)坐落在乞力马扎罗(Kilimanjaro)与坦噶(Tanga)两地区之间,与肯尼亚的察沃西国家公园(Tsavo West National Park)接壤,面积约 3,000 多平方公里。
名称“Mkomazi”在帕雷语中意为“少水之地”,体现出该地区的半干旱环境。公园最初于 1951 年设为狩猎保护区,2006 年升级为国家公园。这里的植被以金合欢‑乳香(Acacia‑Commiphora)灌丛为主,起伏的地形与远处的帕雷山脉和乌桑巴拉山脉相映成趣,为景观增添层次感。
姆科马齐国家公园的野生动物虽然不像坦桑尼亚一些热门保护区那样高度密集,但却拥有不常见的物种组合,且游客稀少,生态体验更加原始。
旱季(通常为 6 至 10 月)动物更易集中在水源处,适合观察。雨季虽然植被繁茂、绿意盎然,但野生动物分散程度更高。
从莫西(Moshi)或阿鲁沙(Arusha)出发前往公园,车程约为数小时。住宿选择以公园周边较少人知的营地为主,更能享受宁静。
Matej Sedlár The newest national park in Tanzania. The staff is very welcoming and the park in itself is quaint. You’ll meet very few tourists. The rhino sanctuary was amazing, managed to get as close to the rhinos as humanely possible. Overall recommend, in case you dont want to go through the touristy Serengeti experience.
Scott Brills A lesser known and visited park, Mkomazi nonetheless can be a great option for 2-3 nights for the right guests. The landscape is amazing, surrounded by mountains, and you often feel like you're the only ones in the park as there are very few visitors compared to other National Parks in northern Tanzania. The animals are a bit more spread out and skittish (except for giraffes), but that can be attributed to the fact that this land was a hunting reserve until about 20 years ago -- it takes time for the animals to forget. The rhino experience, available for an extra fee, is worth doing if you have an extra day.
Diana Shambi The park is well maintained, the cottages are clean, beds are comfortable and the WiFi worked OK at the main area. We managed to see the Rhino, Lions, Buffaloes, Giraffes and so many other animals.
David Koblizek Gorgeous park with amazing landscapes and lots of animals. The mass tourism hasn't arrived here yet therefore animals are not used to people, not many roads, basically no infrastructure. We had great times here, will be remembered.
Gabriel David Next Stop Tanzania has made its visit there over the weekend. The stay was marvelous. The camping and bonfire is extraordinary. Food, security was perfect. There are good guides, nice and warm welcoming reception. The ranger made people to be in safe condition, good explanations of the guide. It was a memorable. People enjoyed indeed