Since Mkomazi was designated a national park, significant improvements have been made in its conservation efforts. Thanks to the combined work of the Tanzania National Parks Authority (TANAPA) and the George Adamson African Wildlife Preservation Trust, the park has seen a dramatic reduction in poaching, illegal cattle grazing, fires, and other harmful activities. The infrastructure of Mkomazi has been strengthened, with upgraded roads and new water catchments that have helped support a thriving ecosystem.

As a result, wildlife populations have flourished. Visitors to Mkomazi are now likely to encounter large herds of zebras, elands, elephants, and buffalos. The park also shelters an impressive variety of other species, including kongonis, giraffes, dik-diks, and ostriches. In the more arid areas of the park, species such as gerenuk, lesser kudu, and beisa oryx can be found. While the larger cats remain relatively elusive, there’s still the possibility of spotting serval cats, caracals, wild cats, and even wild dogs, adding to the park’s allure for wildlife enthusiasts.