Gorongosa National Park

Gorongosa National Park

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Mozambique|Africa
86
Wildlife
58
Access
70
Stay
68
Safety
88
Photo
86
Crowds
56
Cost
68
Birding

Gorongosa National Park is one of Africa's most compelling restoration stories, combining floodplain, woodland, and mountain-edge habitats in a park that keeps gaining ecological depth and wildlife density. It is strongest for naturalists who value biodiversity, conservation context, and a more unusual safari destination than the continent's most established circuits.

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Wildlife Species

African Elephant

Uncommon

Mammal · Best time: All Day

Waterbuck

Common

Mammal · Best time: Morning

Lion

Uncommon

Mammal · Best time: Morning or Evening

Green-headed Oriole

Uncommon

Bird · Best time: Morning

Geography

Terrain
Floodplain, savanna, rivers, woodland, mountain edge
Elevation
About 40-1863m
Climate
Tropical savanna
Area
About 4067 km2

Weather

Best Months
MayJuneJulyAugustSeptember
Avg. Temperature
15-32°C
Rainfall
High in the wet season
Humidity
45-90%

Getting There

Nearest Airport

Beira Airport with overland transfer to Chitengo

Usually several hours by road from Beira

Transport
  • Road transfer from Beira
  • Guided game drives
  • Mount Gorongosa and floodplain combinations

Where to Stay

Chitengo camp and lodges

Mid-range

Lodge · Main tourism hub inside the park

Remote camps and guided stays

Mid-range to Premium

Camp · Selected sectors of the park

Location

-18.7000, 34.3500View larger map

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