Wildlife viewing in Gorongosa National Park is quite good, with four of the present (no rhino). numbers have recovered well after being depleted during the civil war, but are still scarce. and are numerous on the floodplains, and other antelope species you might see include , , , and . In the camp area, you can watch warthogs digging around in the dust and naughty are never far off either.
Wildlife Highlights
Gorongosa hosts a very effective conservation project for large carnivores. In recent years, have become increasingly and visitors are often treated to quality sightings. Fourteen were reintroduced in 2018, and today more than 100 individuals (split into three packs) roam the park. Seeing these charismatic predators hunting is an experience of a lifetime. Recent reintroductions of several and also help to fully restore Gorongosa’s ecosystem.
Best Time for Wildlife Viewing
The middle and end of the Dry season, from July to October, is the best time for wildlife viewing in Gorongosa. Wildlife is easier to spot at that time because vegetation is thinning out and animals gather around the lake and other permanent water sources.
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