Maputo 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 National Park is in the far south of Mozambique and can easily be reached from the capital city Maputo, or from the nearby resort town of Ponta do Ouro on the border with South Africa. Maputo International Airport (MPM) is about 3km/2mi from the capital city.
Maputo NP is popular with self-drive 4x4 vehicle enthusiasts. The main gate is about 80km/50mi from Maputo and the drive takes under 2 hours*. Coming from the south, the main gate is about 40km/25mi (up to 45 minutes) from Ponta do Ouro or the Kosi Bay border post. Access roads to the main gate are surfaced, but the sandy tracks within the park require a high-clearance 4x4 vehicle.
The park’s lodges can organize road transfers from Maputo or the South African border. They can also arrange helicopter transfers from Maputo International Airport (MPM) and charter flights to Machangulo Airstrip, about an hour’s drive from the lodges.
All domestic and charter flights are usually booked by your tour operator. Scheduled flights from Johannesburg (South Africa) to Maputo can be booked with LAM or SA Airlink.
*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 and other entry requirements.