Mkomazi Game Reserve the game reserve is an intensive
breeding program to save the endangered black rhinos. Compared to the large tourist traffic in the other
northern parks in the country, Mkomazi has remained a hidden secret. This semi-arid savannah is a part
of Africa's most important savannah ecosystems and represents a big contrast to the green and
tempered highlands. The savannah and grasslands around Mkomazi Game Reserve may be perfect
for black rhinos, but it is dry and dusty for most of the year. When frequented water
holes dry up, game becomes elusive and hard to find. Compared to larger and more
populated national parks, Mkomazi Game Reserve has its own unique appeal.
wild dogs have recently been introduced to the region, and the reserve
does have a wide variety of indigenous snakes.
Mkomazi gets its name from the Pare language meaning ‘where the water comes from’. The main focus at
The game reserve hosts 78 kinds of mammals including ‘the big five', hyena, impala, eland, oryx, lesser
kudu and the endangered African wild dog with steady increases in the water buffalo, zebra, giraffe
and kongoni populations. Over 400 bird species can be found here. |