Limpopo National Park
Wildlife & Animals
Mozambique Parks
Philip is a renowned Africa expert and author of many Bradt guidebooks to African destinations, including the guide to Mozambique.
Limpopo National Park borders South Africa’s world-famous Kruger National Park. All the animals recorded in Kruger are potentially also found in Limpopo, including the Big Five. However, wildlife densities are much lower on the Mozambican side. Elephant and buffalo are occasionally spotted in the Dry season, but rhino, leopard and lion are very seldom seen.
Wildlife Highlights
There aren’t many roads in the park and spotting wildlife from a vehicle is difficult, as most animals are shy and retreat into the thick bush when disturbed. If you can arrange an armed guide, wildlife viewing is best done on foot. Seeing any of the big animals, such as elephant, buffalo or giraffe, on a walking safari is a special experience. If you stay inside the park, lion and hyena are often heard at night.
Best Time for Wildlife Viewing
The best time for viewing animals in Limpopo NP is from July to October, during the middle and end of the Dry season (May to October). Wildlife is easier to spot at that time because the bush has thinned out and animals gather around the few permanent water sources.
