5-Day Mozambique's Wilderness: Gorongosa Restoration Project Safari

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Upon arrival at Beira International Airport, a charter flight will whisk you to Chitengo Airstrip for your first two nights in a boutique tented suite at Muzimu Lodge. After settling in, a late-afternoon game drive offers a private glimpse of the park's iconic landscapes, with no other vehicles in sight. Sunset vistas are accompanied by light snacks and the clinking of wine glasses, before returning to camp for gourmet dining beneath a blanket of stars. 

The sunrise greets you with a rejuvenated spirit, as birdsong and grasses whisper in the breeze, heralding your first full day on safari. After a leisurely breakfast, venture beyond the park to visit local communities, where thriving empowerment and sustainability projects are the cornerstone of the Gorongosa Restoration Project's humanitarian efforts. Return to camp for a tranquil stroll or cycle around the grounds, building an appetite for lunch on the quiet sanctuary of the main deck.

As the afternoon ebbs, you set out on your second game drive at Muzimu, venturing deeper into the park in search of waterbuck congregating near the wetlands. The drive continues into the park's dense woodlands, where you may catch glimpses of elusive nocturnal birds, nightjars and owls, hidden among the treetops. After dinner, savour a nightcap by the dying embers of the firepit.

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A full day steeped in safari adventure awaits. Set out at dawn on a game drive into the park's most remote corners in search of elusive wildlife. Sip on aromatic brews in a clearing soaking in the morning sun. After breakfast, tread the wild alongside expert local guides, embracing a slower pace to marvel at the finer details of the bush. Pause for a picnic beneath the dappled shade of trees, before continuing to Chicari Camp for three nights. 

Day four is dedicated to discovery. Begin with a morning safari that brings you face-to-face with the Pangolin Guardians, walking alongside rescued pangolins as you learn their stories. These walks form a crucial part of the pangolins’ rehabilitation process to allow them to forage safely, build up strength, and acclimate to the environment until they're ready to go off on their own. 

Continue to the E.O. Wilson Science Laboratories—the first facility of its kind in Africa—where you'll gain insight into biodiversity research, ecology, and conservation biology.

On your last full day in Gorongosa, choose between a game drive or walking safari before returning for a leisurely lunch of flavourful dishes. Spend the early afternoon unwinding in the tented lounge, spotting quiet creatures strolling the floodplains, then set out for your last game drive. As the sun dips beyond the horizon, sundowners mark a bittersweet close to your Gorongosa adventure.

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Tuck into your final breakfast before departing on a mid-morning charter flight to Beira International Airport to continue your journey onwards.