8-Day Mozambique's Gorongosa Restoration Project Safari

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Upon arrival at Beira International Airport, a charter flight will take you to Chitengo Airstrip. Touch down in Gorongosa National Park, greeted by the earthy scents of the Mozambican bushveld, the sun's gentle warmth on your skin, and the promise of three nights of luxury at Muzimu Lodge.

Your safari adventure begins with an afternoon game drive through the nearby riverine forests, filled with eager anticipation of your first wildlife sighting. The day ends with sundowners overlooking the undulating savannahs, followed by dining under the stars.

On your first full day, you can take part in a community visit. Beyond the confines of the park, you'll learn about key humanitarian initiatives of the Gorongosa Restoration Project. It is a deeply connecting experience where community enrichment and sustainable farming are the cornerstones. Back at the park, a stroll or cycling safari invites you to embrace the campgrounds at a leisurely pace, before heading out for an afternoon game drive.

The following day, it's all about conservation and science. Join the pangolins as they forage for food alongside the Pangolin Guardians that safeguard this threatened species. 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.  

You can also visit the E.O. Wilson Science Laboratories to learn about the discoveries of the resident researchers. The informative day ends with a sundowner game drive. Stop in a clearing to sip house wines as you soak in the final rays of sunlight.

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The next day, you'll be chauffeured to a four night's stay at Chicari Camp for the dedicated safari portion of your journey. Here, you'll savour morning and afternoon safaris, tailored to your preferences, whether it is sticking to a classic game drive experience, or a combination of morning walking safaris and afternoon drives.

Your first day at Chicari begins with an exploration of the more remote corners of the park, either on foot or in a game vehicle. Followed by a picnic lunch served under the shade of trees before arriving back at camp to settle in. Your afternoon safari culminates in sundowner drinks around the campfire, sharing stories of the day's excursions. 

The following days invite you to truly immerse yourself in the surroundings of Gorongosa, traversing diverse landscapes on foot or in a game vehicle in search of wildlife. From the savannahs dotted with prides of lions at sunset to the miombo forests as the morning rays ascend, catch a glimpse of the endemic suni antelope. 

Set to the skies on an aerial tour – the perfect add-on for a bird’s-eye view over the park. Fly over the remote north-eastern region with its towering limestone cliffs and cascading waterfalls. A truly beautiful sight to behold from the skies. Your last evening at Gorongosa is marked by sundowners, gazing over the Lake Urema floodplains bathed in golden light—a breathtaking conclusion to your stay.

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Savour a final breakfast overlooking the Chicari Pans, hoping to catch the last glimpses of waterbirds or antelopes before it's back to the airstrip for your flight to Beira International Airport.