Gorongosa National Park Travel Guide: Top Sights in Mozambique, Tours

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Gorongosa National Park- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Natural Scenery; Mozambique; 5 Reviews

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Suggested Duration: 48 hours

Gorongosa National Park, a jewel of Mozambique, stands as a testament to nature's resilience and the power of dedicated conservation efforts. Spanning an impressive 5370 square kilometers, the park is a mosaic of diverse ecological zones, ranging from jade-green floodplains and savannahs to dense woodlands, fever tree forests, and palm stands. This vast expanse also includes the southernmost part of the Great Rift system and the hulking Gorongosa massif, making it the most biologically diverse conservation area in Mozambique. The wildlife in Gorongosa is experiencing a remarkable resurgence. Visitors can encounter a variety of species such as impalas, waterbucks, sable antelope, warthogs, hippos, crocodiles, and potentially even elephants and lions. Bird enthusiasts will find Gorongosa particularly captivating, with over 300 bird species, including many endemics and near-endemics. The wetlands around the Urema River are teeming with waterbirds, adding to the park's rich avian diversity. A significant highlight of Gorongosa is the wildlife sanctuary established within the park. Here, efforts are underway to restock species such as zebras, buffaloes, and wildebeests, contributing to the park's ecological restoration. The sanctuary underscores the park's commitment to reviving its once-depleted animal populations.

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Reviews of Gorongosa National Park

Teagan van Rooyen

5
Reviewed: 2024-07-26

One of the most beautiful national parks I’ve ever been to and with such a sad history. So happy to see it doing well again. Views are incredible and animal and bird life is magnificent! Cannot wait to visit again.
Dawn Elsbree

4
Reviewed: 2023-09-03

People are working hard to bring this park back up to former levels of wildlife (many killed during the civil war). It shows. We had a super drive with knowledgeable guides (you cannot currently self drive due to aggressive elephants because of their civil war experience). The scenery was beautiful, lots of biodiversity from jungle to pans in the same park. It was expensive, $120 for the two of us for the 3 hour drive and park fees, but we were the only ones on the drive, didn't see any other people on the roads so it felt like a special adventure.
Peter H

5
Reviewed: 2023-06-11

Magical place, very authentic African Safari experience. Accommodations were wonderful with good food and great service. The wildlife safaris and guides were fantastic. Very knowledgeable guides. Trip of a lifetime.
B M

5
Reviewed: 2022-08-19

Wonderful National Park and wonderful people that tend to it. Everyone from the restaurant, cleaning, tour admin and guides were warm, attentive, and great to interact with and learn from. The park is full of magnificent wildlife which is easy enough to see when you stay over for several days in their lodge. I will always cherish the memories we made and people we met there! It's a 45min (small) plane ride from Beira.
Lio

4
Reviewed: 2021-08-10

The exceptional landscapes will change every few kilometers. The guide was amazing and we saw lots of antelopes, hipos, monkeys etc. A really cool experience. Btw the park is so so so big, so it's not easy to find lions or elephants. Another important point is that SELF DRIVING is not allowed. So be prepared to book a safari if you want to go in.