A relaxed bush experience, great wallking and reasonable wildlife, fab birds
There must only be a handful of camps that can boast to being the first and only camp in an entire national park. Simply tented with not an ounce of concrete in the place, Explore Gorongosa is the archetypal tented safari camp, right down to the loos with a view. Rob and Jos's natural inclination towards the personal is in evidence in the teddies on the beds, eclectic collection of artisanal furniture made by local communities and relaxed good humour.
Very much a part of the surrounding bush punctuated by yellow-fever trees, the camp is not just a place to lay your head in the evening. As old Africa hands will know, there is just as much pleasure to be gained from spending and afternoon recumbent in a hammock and watching the life of the bush happen around you as dashing frantically around in search of big game.
The environment lends itself to walking but game drives and the compulsory sundowners also make up the day’s activities. Buffalo, elephant, hippo and lion are found here along with sable, oribi, nyala and other less easily seen herbivores. And there are simply masses of birds including some pretty special ones. You are also likely to enjoy brunches under shady trees, visit the latest animals to be introduced to the park or the village of Vinho to find out about the “Benefits Beyond Borders" scheme that is working toward a sustainable future here.
The mountain is an entirely different facet of Gorogongosa. Ascending through the community small-holdings and rich forest beyond to find cascading waterfalls and cloudy heathland, it is impossible not to feel a bit disoriented. This area is only accessible on foot, with simple fly-camping along the way. For keen birders, both the narina trogon and green-headed oriole are among the many specials that you may encounter here.
6 large, comfortable but informal en-suite furnished tents
A relaxed bush experience, great wallking and reasonable wildlife, fab birds
In the 1950s, Gorongosa bristled with tourists who flocked to enjoy its prolific wildlife and enjoy the bush. Over half a century later, having experienced the hardship of the war, the park is experiencing rejuvenation courtesy of an active partnership between the US non-profit Carr Foundation and the Mozambican government. Ecologists are overseeing the relocation of hundreds of animals from other game parks in the region and the initiatives to educate and support the local community are already paying dividends in resurrecting this wildlife paradise. Read more?
Mozambique offers some of the best beach holidays for those that have a love for private island getaways, turquoise seas and pure white sand. The marine life is colourful, plentiful and varied so this is one of the best places you could be if you enjoy diving or want to learn. The wildlife areas are pretty wild but gradually opening up so for safaris in Mozambique there is increasingly good reason to explore these beautiful parts of the country (especially since they are still well off the beaten track). Go straight to our selection of Mozambique experiences. Read more?
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