Mkomazi National Park

Best Time to Visit

2 Mkomazi Safaris

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By Philip Briggs

Philip is the author of the Bradt guidebook to Tanzania.

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Late June to October is the prime time for watching wildlife in Mkomazi National Park. This is the Dry season; vegetation is thinner and animals gather near water. However, elephants and some other herbivores migrate to the park from neighboring Tsavo NP during the Wet season months from November to May. The general scenery and mountain views are better at this time as well.

Best Time June to October (Animals are more easily found)

High Season This park doesn't really have a high season as it gets very few visitors

Low Season March to May

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Worst Weather March, April (Peak of Wet season)

June to October –Dry Season

Animal spotting is easier as wildlife stays near water and vegetation thins out
Sun-filled days with little chance of rain
Mosquitoes are fewer, so catching malaria is less of a risk
It tends to be hazy, and the surrounding mountains are less visible

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November to May –Wet Season

The land is beautiful and green
The view of the mountains is clearer
March to May is low season, so prices might be less
Migratory birds have arrived, so it is a great time for bird watching
Elephants migrate into the park
Some roads become impassable during the rains
The grass is very long so wildlife is more difficult to spot