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Maputo Special Reserve

Informazioni generali

Destinazione
Maputo, Mozambico

Il programma nel dettaglio

The Maputo Special Reserve covers an area of 700 km² located in the Maputo Province, South of the capital. The protected region is rich in flora because of the fertile soil, with a mix of environments ranging from savannah, closed forest and coastal vegetation (bordering the Indian Ocean), including giant dunes.

Highlights
- Get closer to nature with the array of amazing animals and extraordinary ecosystems
- Stop off at a small village and get the chance to visit a Hindu Temple
- Sit back and relax as you enjoy a light lunch just a stone's throw from a lagoon

Maputo Special Reserve was once known as The Elephant Reserve, and it is one of the “Pearls” that Mozambique has to offer. It was created in the 60’s and saw the animal populations decrease during the civil war. This magic place is reborn with a new strength. The animals are coming back, especially the elephants, through eco corridors between South Africa, Swaziland and Mozambique.



The Reserve, one of the least known places in the World, will give you an unforgettable experience with the huge Landscape variety, where the Indian Ocean marine ecosystems mix with the typical African plains and even dense forests. Our guide will pick you up early in the morning from your accommodation. A light breakfast will be served on board of our vehicle. We will cross to the South side of Maputo Bay called Catembe (by ferry). If the ferry boat has a long waiting period we will drive around the Maputo Bay towards Catembe where you will get a superb view of Maputo City.



We will carry on our trip towards the Reserve, stopping off at the small village of Salamanga, where you will have the opportunity to visit a local bread factory and a Hindu temple (optional stop). The expected time of arrival at the Reserve gates, is between 8.30am and 9am (or before).



As we drive along the Reserve, you will discover the unique aspects of the wildlife and its magnificent ecosystems filled with rich and extraordinary biomes. We will stop at some point between 12.30pm and 1pm for lunch nearby a beautiful lagoon. After lunch, we will drive towards the Reserve gates and start to head back to Maputo. We expect to arrive back at around 6pm but please be aware that delays could occur. Our guide will then drop you off back at your accommodation.


Languages: Portuguese and English.

Redeem information
Voucher type: Printed
Printed Voucher. Print and bring the voucher to enjoy the activity.

Location
Starting point:
Hotels in Maputo.

End point: Same as starting point

Schedule
Opening dates
05:30 - 18:00

Duration: 12 Hours

Guiding options
Guiding type: Guide
Group type: Shared