Niassa Special Reserve
Getting There
Mozambique Parks
Philip is a renowned Africa expert and author of many guidebooks to African destinations, including the Bradt guide to Mozambique.
Niassa Special Reserve is in the north of the country and very remote. Presently, there are no formal accommodations in or around the reserve. Visiting Niassa is mostly for adventurous travelers who are totally self-sufficient and have use of a sturdy 4x4 vehicle.
If flying to Mozambique, Maputo International Airport (MPM) will likely be your entry point into the country. It is very close to the capital, Maputo (3km/2mi away).
For people with the time and endeavor, Niassa can be visited on a road trip. You can hire a 4x4 vehicle in Maputo and start your overland trip from there.
If you would like to travel in northern Mozambique, you can fly from Maputo to Pemba (the gateway to the north) and rent a 4x4 vehicle there.
All domestic and charter flights are usually booked by your tour operator as part of your package. Scheduled domestic flights to Pemba from Maputo and Beira can be booked with LAM. SA Airlink has flights to Pemba from Johannesburg (South Africa).
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.