Gorongosa News, Updates and Insights
Where elegance meets the wild, Chicari Camp rises.
Gorongosa Safaris' bold new African experience takes shape. Gorongosa Safaris is bringing something truly special to Mozambique’s most remarkable wilderness. Opening in May 2025, Chicari Camp is a thoughtfully designed, 10-room tented camp that blends style, comfort,...
The Transformational journey of Salazar Jemusse Fucumbo: From poacher to protector of Nature
Text/photo por Samo Jossefa Salazar Jemusse Fucumbo, a man committed to nature conservation and his community, has an inspiring story to share. Before becoming a ranger at Gorongosa National Park, Salazar was a poacher who engaged in illegal hunting to provide for his...
Netherlands ambassador visits Gorongosa Park.
Top photo - Ambassador Elsbeth Akkerman (third from the right) hosts a roundtable with the women who work at Gorongosa National Park. Text and photos by Samo Jossefa Netherlands ambassador Elsbeth Akkerman visited Gorongosa National Park in honor of Women's Month on...
Big ideas. Bold voices. Real impact.
Future Leaders in Action: Youth Voices Driving Change Gorongosa National Park’s Youth Clubs are all about giving local young people the platform, skills, and support to shape their own future by encouraging them to sign up, speak up and be a part of something bigger....
New airline route connects Gorongosa National Park with Vilanculos.
Safari Air's new route creates Africa's ultimate bush and beach combo. Safari Air is introducing a scheduled flight route connecting Gorongosa (via Beira – BEW) to Vilanculos (VNX) twice weekly, operating on Mondays and Wednesdays from June 2 to November 26, 2025.This...
Ancestral blessings and new beginnings.
Traditional ceremonies launch Gorongosa Park's 2025 tourism season. Top photo - Traditional blessing ceremony, Chitengo, April 2, 2025 Gorongosa National Park has officially opened its doors for the 2025 season, showcasing its breathtaking beauty, and following the...
Gorongosa Project helps communities in the Sustainable Development Zone of Gorongosa National Park
The Gorongosa Project is implementing a food distribution program with a supplemental grant from the Greg Carr Foundation. The Program will support a total of 3,500 families.
Sharing the wealth of the wild.
Tourism revenue from Gorongosa National Park supports local communities, celebrates stewardship, and strengthens conservation partnerships. Text and photos - Samo Jossefa On March 26, 2025, Gorongosa National Park, alongside the District Government and Secretary of...
Mapping Life in Gorongosa Park
-Two decades of research reveal nearly 8,000 species so far, unlocking new insights into Africa’s ecosystems- Gorongosa National Park pulses with life, from microscopic bacteria to towering elephants, all thriving in one of Africa’s most species-rich countries. The...
Water Warriors: Gorongosa’s next generation learns to protect every drop
Turning World Water Day into a celebration of joy, connection, conservation—and a reminder that every drop counts. Text and photos courtesy of Samo Jossefa and Cremildo Carmona The spirit of World Water Day came to life in the Madzimachena community...