Gorongosa News, Updates and Insights
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...
Women’s Month: March 8, International Women’s Day – April 7, Mozambican Women’s Day
Where women lead, nature thrives. On March 18, 2025, Gorongosa National Park held a special event in honor of all women and girls, led by Mércia Ângela (Veterinarian) and Emília Augusto (Ranger). With the theme: "For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality....
Walking for Change: Women’s Month Begins in Gorongosa National Park.
Their message was clear: education, empowerment, and equality shape a stronger Mozambique for all. United in purpose and song, more than 500 women from all walks of life marched in Cheringoma on March 8 to mark International Women’s Day. The event also marked the...
Helena Vasco and Miguel Bero: Mozambican scientists of the future
Text & photos-Janado Nazare Cher Every year, Gorongosa National Park’s Science Department welcomes young interns from the Sustainable Development Zone to gain hands-on experience in environmental research and prepare for university. The 2024 cohort worked...
Gorongosa Restoration Project receives the BBVA Foundation Worldwide Award for Biodiversity Conservation.
Elephants – Gorongosa National Park (Photo – João Fernandes) Friday, February 21st, 2025 Mozambique’s Gorongosa Restoration Project received the prestigious BBVA Foundation Worldwide Award for Biodiversity Conservation at a gala ceremony in Madrid on...
World Pangolin Day—from rescue to release.
Raising awareness and educating people about pangolins—one of the most trafficked mammals on Earth—is key to preventing their extinction. Photos by Joao Coelho; text by Janado Nazare Cher The Gorongosa Girls Clubs and the Park Conservation Department...
From the bush to the best—training the trackers of tomorrow.
Photos and text provided by Test Malunga. Pictured from left-Miguel Filipe André, Samuel Pedro Nhambessa, Binda Tomás and Isaquel Jorge Nginga. Local youth graduate with honors from South Africa’s top tracker academy. Gorongosa National Park has joined forces...