Gorongosa National Park FAQ

No, and because this is a large game reserve, filling up with fuel all depends on which direction you are coming from. We advise you fill up as much as possible if you are doing long treks through this reserve. If you are coming along the EN1, then you can fill up in the town of Inchope before reaching the park entrance and if you're coming from the North, you can stop at a fuel station in the town of Gorongosa. The city of Beira is located 140km south east of the Gorongosa National Park entrance.

Click here to see our Pictorial Mozambique Map which indicates where you can find fuel stations. The "F" icon indicates a fuel station.

The drive from Harare to Gorongosa National Park is approximately 466km going through the Machipanda - Forbes Border Post

The drive from Johannesburg to Gorongosa National Park is approximately 1325km going through the Beitbridge Border Post into Zimbabwe and the Machipanda - Forbes Border Post into Mozambique

The drive from Durban to Gorongosa National Park is approximately 1670km going through the Kosi Bay / Ponta do Ouro Border Post north along the EN1

Times and distances all depends which route you decide to take, border delays as well as traffic and weather permitting.

The drive from Gorongosa National Park to Maputo is approximately 1130km.

When travelling and calculating time, please consider the border opening times, ques and the time it takes at the border, speed limits, poor road conditions, weather etc.

Yes, like most (if not, all) parks and reserves in Mozambique, a 4x4 is absolutely crucial!

We always recommend you enter Mozambique in a 4x4 because you won't be limited to where you can travel as well as the possibility of getting stuck.

For soft / loose sand driving, we recommend you deflate your tire pressures between 1 ➜ 1.4 bar.

No, only major towns in Mozambique have banks and ATMS. Maputo been the largest city in Mozambique has all the banks and ATM's you need as well as Beira 140km south east of the park entrance. Be sure to draw money before you head off to Gorongosa National Park.

Be prepared and withdraw a sufficient amount of money either in the country you are travelling from and / or in large cities and towns in Mozambique to avoid inconveniences. Please remember to always keep your money in a safe and discreet place.

We kindly advise you ask and confirm with the venue you're staying at or visiting if they offer credit card facilities prior to taking on their services. Otherwise cash is ONLY accepted in small shops and markets, so it's important to have cash on-hand.

No, you're out in the wild so please do all the necessary shopping in larger towns or cities before heading off to Gorongosa National Park such as Beira and Inchope (the latter for basic supplies).

We also advise that you buy and take your own vacuum packed meat (if feasible) for the first night or 2 (if you are going to be self catering) in a cooler box with ice. Please see our Duty Free & Customs page for more information. Check with the lodge if they sell ice or if they have a freezer to store your meat during your stay.

Yes, Mozambique as a whole is a malaria risk area / country. We recommend you take precautions and visit your nearest doctor (you need a prescription for anti-malaria medication) to prescribe you with what's recommended before you leave for Mozambique.

It is strongly advised that you take other prophylactics like insect repellent sprays, mosquito coils, light long sleeve tops and bottoms to further prevent bites (especially during late afternoons, evenings and mornings).