Gorongosa National Park
Getting There
Mozambique Parks
Philip is a renowned Africa expert and author of many guidebooks to African destinations, including the Bradt guide to Mozambique.
Maputo International Airport (MPM) will most likely be your entry point into Mozambique. It is about 3km/2mi from the capital, Maputo.
There are no scheduled flights to Gorongosa National Park. From Maputo, you can take a scheduled flight to Beira or Chimoio, then drive to Gorongosa via Inchope junction. Montebelo Gorongosa Lodge & Safari can organize transfers from either airport, or you can rent a car at Beira airport.
The drive from Beira to Inchope (135km/84mi) takes about 2½ hours*, while the drive from Chimoio to Inchope (67km/42mi) takes about 1½ hours*. Note, however, that the road from Inchope to Gorongosa (70km/44mi) is in very poor condition. A sturdy 4x4 vehicle is necessary and the drive might take 4 to 5 hours. Self-drive within the park is currently not allowed due to security concerns.
Your tour operator will arrange and book all domestic and charter flights as part of your package. LAM flies from Maputo to Beira and Chimoio, and from Johannesburg in South Africa to Beira. SA Airlink flies from Johannesburg to Maputo and Beira. There is also an airstrip in the park for charter flights.
*Driving times are only a rough indication. You should always consider the possibility of significant delays.
Airlines & Ticket Prices
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Passport, Visa & Other Entry Requirements
Please check our Getting There – Mozambique page to learn more about passport, visa, COVID-19 and other entry requirements.