Gorongosa National Park in Mozambique is Africa's greatest wildlife restoration story. After civil war killed 90% of large animals, 317+ have been reintroduced since 2008. Predators (lions, wild dogs) are recovering naturally. The park employs community rangers. Entry: $20 international, $10 SADC. Stay at Muzimu Lodge ($143/night). Best time: May-October dry season.
Gorongosa National Park is Africa's greatest wildlife restoration story. After 90% of large animals were killed during Mozambique's civil war (1977-1992), the park has undergone a remarkable recovery since 2008. 317+ animals reintroduced including elephants, warthogs, reedbuck, waterbuck, and wildebeest. Predator populations (lions, leopards, wild dogs) are recovering naturally. The park employs local community members as rangers, guides, and conservationists. Park entry: $20 international visitors, $10 SADC visitors. Safari packages from $595/vehicle. Stay at Muzimu Lodge ($143/night) on the Mussicadzi River. Activities: 4x4 game drives, birdwatching (400+ species), guided bush walks, community visits, elephant tracking, and pangolin rescue observation. Best time: May-October dry season when animals concentrate near water sources.