Maputo Nature Reserve Trip

Maputo Nature Reserve Trip is a 3-day African wildlife experience to yourself at Mozambique’s less-crowded Maputo Special Reserve, formerly the Elephant Reserve.

On the 3 day Maputo Nature Reserve Trip, you will leave your lodging bright and early, you’ll take a ferry to the park, where you’ll witness several magnificent ecosystems full of wild creatures like elephants, impalas, zebras, and more.

By night, you’ll taste traditional African dishes, enjoy sunset drinks, relax by the fire, and prep for the next day’s safari-style adventures.

With its eclectic architecture, wide avenues lined with jacarandas, and laid-back culture, Maputo is one of the most charming capital cities in southern Africa. From admiring its historic buildings to dining on seafood and soaking up the vibrant nightlife, here’s how to make the most of three days in the Mozambican capital.

Across Maputo Special Reserve, there are huge water lagoons that provide nourishment to an array of animals, both large and small. The Reserve is one of the greatest experiences of Mozambique and is packed with adventure amongst thick bush and deep sand.

Experience the Ideal getaway on Maputo Nature Reserve Trip

the 3 day Maputo Reserve Nature trip allows you to discover the biodiverse beauty of Mozambique’s Maputo Special Reserve in the southern province of Maputo. Experience a unique sandy and humid habitat and wonderful elephant herds meandering through swamp forests and grasslands.

Rare Wildlife and Ecosystems on the Maputo Nature Reserve Trip

Maputo Special Reserve (formerly known as Maputo Elephant Reserve) began in 1932 as a 1 040 square km nature reserve located on Maputo Bay, about 100 kilometres southeast of the capital city.

The Elephant reserve aimed to protect a small population of coastal elephants’ resident in the area and now the larger park combines lakes, wetlands, swamp forests, grasslands and mangrove forests with a coastline that lies within the Maputaland Centre of Endemism.

Much of the wildlife died out during the 1970s civil war but the animals are slowly returning. This is thanks to the merging of the small reserve with the incredible Ponta do Ouro Partial Marine Reserve into one land and marine conservation area called Maputo National Park.

This larger 1700 square km marine and terrestrial conservation area is managed by the Peace Parks and the National Administration for Conservation Areas (ANAC) in Mozambique.

Tourists look out for elephants, all kinds of ungulates, giraffes, warthogs, zebras and water buffalo from their cars. Be aware that a 4×4 is vital to navigate the thick sandy tracks and it is easy to get stuck in the middle of nowhere without any communication.

Day 1: ARRIVAL – MAPUTO NATURE RESERVE</h3>
Our Mozambuque guide will pick you up early morning at your accommodation (05.30 AM). While crossing the Ferry-Boat to Catembe you can enjoy a Light Breakfast.

On our way to the Reserve, we will pass by the Salamanga Hindu Temple and visit a local bread factory.

Inside the Reserve, you will discover the unique aspects of the wild and its magnificent ecosystems filled with rich and extraordinary Biomes. There will be a break for lunch in the wild. After lunch, we will drive towards the camp area. Dinner will be at the camp with traditional African recipes prepared by our Chef, under the unique starry sky and a warm fire.
<h3>Day 2: MAPUTO NATURE RESERVE</h3>
Breakfast at the camp. After lunch, we will drive towards the Reserve gates and we should be back in Maputo around 6.30 Pm, where our guide will leave you at your accommodation.

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