Accommodation
Pre-bookings for accommodation and activities advised – please contact res@gorongosasafaris.com for more information.
The Park is closed because of the seasonal rains and will be open again in March / April 2025.
Park Accommodation
Muzimu Lodge
Muzimu is Turismo da Gorongosa’s first lodge. Set along the tranquil banks of the Mussicadzi River, Muzimu Lodge is a welcoming safari retreat. Its six East African-style tents, each featuring an en-suite bathroom and private deck, offer a simple yet comfortable space to connect with the natural beauty of Gorongosa National Park. With sweeping views from the dining area and lounge, a serene pool to unwind by, and a dedicated team to guide you on unforgettable wildlife experiences.
Chicari Camp
New camp opening in May 2025
Chicari Camp, formerly Gorongosa Wild Camp, delivers an exceptional seasonal safari experience in Gorongosa National Park. Located around the Chicari Pan—a vital waterhole that attracts wildlife—this camp provides a truly wild and immersive stay. Guests can embrace the untouched rhythms of the wilderness, connect deeply with nature, and create lasting memories in one of Africa’s most pristine and awe-inspiring environments.
Mount Gorongosa Community Camp
Located at the base of the iconic Mount Gorongosa, this community-run camp offers a truly immersive cultural and natural experience. Operated in partnership with the local community, the camp provides simple yet comfortable accommodations that serve as a gateway to exploring the lush forests, cascading waterfalls, and rich biodiversity of Mount Gorongosa. Requiring a minimum stay of two nights, the camp is designed for adventurous travellers aged 12 and up and must be booked in conjunction with a two-night stay at one of Gorongosa’s other camps or lodges.
EXPLORE MOUNT GORONGOSA COMMUNITY CAMP
Montebelo Gorongosa | Chitengo Camp.
Integrated into Gorongosa National Park, Montebelo Gorongosa Lodge & Safari is part of the Montebelo Hotels & Resorts chain. Choose from a variety of different rooms.
Camping
Great for backpackers, overlanders, and anyone who just loves to sleep under the stars. The campsite is in a shady, natural grove of trees set away from the main lodge and restaurant to give campers a feeling of being away from it all
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Our Mission
Our Mission
Advance an integrated multi-partner approach to conservation and to people-centred development. The Gorongosa Project protects the Park’s biodiversity and ecosystem services and unlocks its economic potential for the community inhabitants of the Gorongosa Buffer Zone, Sofala Province, Mozambique and further afield.
Our Vision
A thriving, biodiversity-rich, Greater Gorongosa conservation landscape, which supports Sofala Province as an engine for resilient and sustainable development enabling nature experiences and wellbeing for its people, enriching all of Mozambique and the world.
A Park for Peace
On 1 August, 2019 a historic ceremony was held in Gorongosa to celebrate the Cessation of Hostilities Accord between the leaders of the Government of Mozambique and the opposition Renamo Party. The accord established Gorongosa National Park (GNP) as a ‘Park for Peace’, delivering human development to the communities that share the greater landscape.
