By Deus Ngowi
Moshi — Authorities at Mkomazi National Park have called upon Tanzanians to enjoy natural attractions found in the Park.
Mr Pellagy Marandu, Mkomazi National Park Senior Tourism Officer,
said tourists at the Park situated below the verdant slopes of the
spectacular Usambara and Pare Eastern Arc Mountain ranges will enable
visitors realise their dreams.
The park, established in 2008 and one of the newest, lies 112
kilometres from Moshi town and 142 kilometres from Kilimanjaro
International Airport (Kia) and borders Tsavo -West National Park in
Kenya.
Mr Marandu said the thousands of people pass within a few kilometres
off Mkomazi, on one of Tanzania's busiest highways, Dar es Salaam-
Arusha, should call at Mkomazi and discover the treasures of the wedge
of hilly semi - arid savannah home to large herds of giraffe, eland,
hartebeest, zebra, buffalo and elephant.
"Domestic tourism pays in various ways. You get to know your country
better and its wonderful tourist attractions, enjoy them while at the
same time increase revenue for Tanzania National Parks and the nation at
large," Mr Marandu said.
Mkomazi acts as a bridge between northern circuit and coastal
attractions, a virgin awesome splendor demonstrating unique natural
treasures.
He said Mkomazi is also a vital refuge for two highly endangered
species, the charismatic black rhino and sociable African wild dog, both
of which were successfully reintroduced in the 1990s.
He said the wild dog can be seen almost anywhere in the park, but the
black rhino are restricted to a fenced sanctuary, ensuring their safe
keeping for future generations enjoyment and prosperity.
The park also supports several dry-country specialists species that
are rare elsewhere in Tanzania; such as the eared oryx, horned lesser
kudu and the gerenuk.
Mkomazi was a game reserve since 1951, and is a popular destination for birdwatchers.
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