Parque Nacional da Gorongosa Moçambique

Your travel agent and a good travel guide or website will answer most of your questions about getting here. This page and our Resources page have other recommendations and information you might find useful.

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Air Travel
International flights on SAA (South African Airways) depart from Johannesburg, South Africa to Beira, Mozambique three or four times a week. Flights from Johannesburg to Maputo on SAA and connecting flights from from Maputo to Beira on LAM (Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique) depart daily. Flights from Maputo to Chimoio on LAM also depart a few days per week. Gorongosa National Park’s Chitengo Safari Camp is 200 km (about a 3-hour drive) from the airport in Beira.  Chitengo is 135 km (about a 2-hour drive) from Chimoio.

For private air charters there is a licensed airstrip at Chitengo Safari Camp, with a landing length of 1200 meters of hard earth. Advanced notification and authorization by the aeronautical authorities is required (from December to April the airstrip is closed due to the rains).

Accommodations in Beira
Beira has various tourist accommodations. We recommend:

Hotel Tivoli
Av. de Bagamoio, 363, Caixa Postal 363
Beira, Mozambique

Tel.: (+258) (23) 320300
Fax: (+258) (23) 320301

Email: h.tivoli-beira@teledata.mz

Rental Cars and Driving in the Park
Maputo and Beira both have Imperial and Avis rental car agencies. Rates vary, depending on the agency, the car you rent, and if you need a driver, but typically they are about $125 per day.

You can drive to the Park on the EN1 highway from Maputo or via the EN6 highway from Beira, which intersects the EN1 highway at Inchope. Both are tar roads. The 40 kilometers of EN1 from Inchope to the turn-off to the Park is high-quality tar. From there it’s another 11 kilometers east on a graded dirt road to the park gate. The 18-kilometer dirt road from the gate to Chitengo is drivable in a two-wheel drive vehicle with good clearance. Be advised that during the rainy season (November–April) the road is only passable using a four-wheel drive vehicle, and in particularly heavy rains may not be passable.

Even during the dry season, it is recommended drive a 4x4 vehicle on the Park's roads and Game Drive Network. Driving a 2x2 sedan is not recommended for game drives because of the risk of getting stuck or damaging your vehicle. Four-wheel drive is essential for driving to the base of Mount Gorongosa or exploring any other rugged terrain. 

Bus (“Chapa”) from Beira
Buses leave Beira hourly for Chimoio or Inchope, but they do not come all the way to the Park. You will need to get off at Inchope and take the bus to Vila Gorongosa. Ask the driver to let you off at the turn-off to the Park, about 40 kilometers north of Inchope. From there, you will need transportation to Chitengo, a distance of about 29 kilometers. You will need to call the Park (+25823535010 or +258 82 3020604) from Inchope (preferably from Beira or Chimoio) to request a ride.

Transfer (max - 3 people) 

Minibus Transfer (max - 20 people)

The entire trip from Beira to Chitengo usually takes about half a day by chapa, but we suggest leaving extra time for unexpected delays.  We recommend traveling during the day, for safety reasons and because the Park gate is open from 6am - 6pm.

Park Entry Fee (payable only in meticais)

Please note: The Park gate is open from 6am - 6pm

Resources
There is a wealth of resources to help you plan your trip and enjoy your stay in Gorongosa National Park--travel guides, field guides, books on Mozambique history and politics, and websites.

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