Mozambique Wildlife Holidays

As a continent, Africa is dominated by spectacular on-land wildlife, with its safari-touting reputation preceding it. Yet when it comes to Mozambique wildlife holidays, it’s the sea-dwelling cast of creatures that steal the show. Home to two marine national parks – the Bazaruto Archipelago and Quirimbas National Park – this sea life is well-protected and looked after, allowing it to flourish unharmed. Some of the highest concentrations of rare marine creatures are found around the port of Inhambane and you may be able to spot dugongs, whale sharks and manta rays while diving in the azure waters. Marine life can also be experienced during boat rides between the islands of the Bazaruto Archipelago or on a kayak ride through the mangroves of Quirimbas National Park.

Back on dry land, many of Mozambique’s parks have sadly experienced large amounts of poaching and animal populations are still recovering as a result. Once one of Africa’s safari park greats, Gorongosa National Park is working to restore its resident lion and antelope species, while the Maputo Special Reserve in the southern corner of the country provides refuge for a growing elephant population. Mozambique wildlife holidays can also be combined with safaris in the Okavango Delta of Botswana or Marakele National Park in South Africa, for the most well-rounded of wildlife excursions.