Gorongosa News, Updates and Insights
Gorongosa Project Strategic Plan
1. The Gorongosa Project is a non-profit organization that co-manages Gorongosa National Park with the Government of Mozambique. We also team with the Government to support the communities who live next to the Park in a designated Sustainable Development Zone. We are...
United Nations Development Program Visits Gorongosa National Park
In March, a UNDP team visited Gorongosa National Park to oversee the activities of the IWT/PROBIO project and visited some of the sites they fund. One of these sites was the Mecombezi Ponte community, where they interacted with the Natural Resources Management...
Gorongosa Coffee update from Nhanguco.
A prosperous journey from coffee plant to cup. Article and photos by Samo Jossefa This season coffee growers from the Regulado de Canda, in the community of Nhanguco, Gorongosa district will be participating in the coffee weighing process. These same farmers work...
Photography Safari: Capture the Wild
Top photo provided by Richard L Camp Join Gorongosa Safaris for an exclusive week-long photographic safari from September 18th - 24th, 2025, in partnership with Camp Photo Tours. Designed for photographers of all skill levels, this immersive experience will be guided...
Chicari Camp: Where elegance meets the wild.
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: Young 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...