Project Timeline
2004
Carr Foundation teams up with Mozambican government to begin long-term restoration of Gorongosa National Park.
2005
November
Completion of fenced sanctuary for temporary holding of wildlife relocated to Park.
2006
January
First historic meeting with the leaders of the Canda community to discuss the sustainable development projects on Mount Gorongosa.
USAID and Carr Foundation sign an MOU for the restoration of Gorongosa National Park.
June
First payment to Canda community for guiding tourists up Mount Gorongosa.
First tourists stay overnight on Mount Gorongosa’s Gogogo peak. More>
American National Geographic Explorer magazine publishes article about Gorongosa. More>
July
Historic first meeting with Bué Maria community leaders to discuss development of local hot springs facility for ecotourism.
August
54 buffalos relocated from Kruger National Park, South Africa. More>
60 local scouts hired and trained to work on tourism and conservation of Mount Gorongosa.
September
Park employment reaches 300.
Cell phone and internet access in Chitengo Safari Camp.
November
Visão magazine (Portugal) publishes article about Gorongosa. More>
December
Chitengo airstrip reopens. More>
2007
January
A New Conceptual Model for Park Management was approved for Gorongosa National Park. More>
Upfront, British Airways inflight magazine, publishes article about Gorongosa. More>
Savana newspaper (Mozambique) publishes article about Gorongosa called "The Awakening of the King of Safaris" which won prize for best environmental press work.
February
In a meeting with the Mozambique Government, Portugal states its support to the rehabilitation of Gorongosa National Park. More>
Mozambique TV (TVM) records several programs at Gorongosa National Park. More>
March
Park builds four new bridges for year-round access to Chitengo.
April
"Welcome to Gorongosa" Movie Received Official Honoree Distinction for the 11th Annual Webby Awards. More>
A team of scientists spent three weeks exploring Mt. Gorongosa. More>
May
Nine new cabanas built in Chitengo. More>
PBS Television (USA) aired a program on Gorongosa in more than 270 TV Stations across the United States. More>
Smithsonian magazine (USA) publishes article about Gorongosa. More>
President of Mozambique Visits Gorongosa National Park. More>
June
Baldeu Chande nominated Park Warden (ad interim) of the Gorongosa National Park. More>
July
Mozambican key managers debated social responsibility at Gorongosa. More>
Mozambique Airlines (LAM) inflight magazine publishes an article about Gorongosa. More>
Ministry of Tourism holds their annual Coordinating Council Meeting at Gorongosa. More>
Park and partners open a new community computer center in Gorongosa Town. More>
August
Operation to test the condition of the resident buffalos of Gorongosa National Park a great success. More>
Portuguese Cooperation and Foreign Affairs Secretary of State lay the cornerstone for the future Environment Education Center of Gorongosa National Park. More>
Radio Mozambique (RM) broadcasts live program, at the national level, from Gorongosa National Park.
September
Important Conservation Mission accomplished: rescued threatened buffalos from Limpopo. More>
Gorongosa National Park Training Center for plant and wildlife scouts and guards celebrated its 10th anniversary. More>
October
Pública magazine (Portugal) publishes an article about Gorongosa. More>
Gorongosa National Park welcomes wildebeest. More>
Gorongosa National Park Featured on South African Television Program Carte Blanche. More>
November
Lions were seen again at the Lion House. More>
Gorongosa National Park Featured on South African Television Program 50/50. More>
December
Condé Nast Traveler magazine (USA) publishes an article about Gorongosa. More>
Gorongosa National Park's new hospitality & tourism team received intensive training sessions. More>
Visão magazine (Portugal) publishes article about Gorongosa. More>
The Minister's Council of the Mozambique Government approves the Agreement with Carr Foundation for the Joint Management of Gorongosa National Park.
Nine new cabanas kick off redevelopment of Chitengo. 
Read the first buffalos reintroduced to the park.