Maputo National Park
Getting There
Mozambique Parks
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Maputo National Park is located in the south of the country and can easily be reached from Mozambique’s capital, Maputo or South Africa. Maputo International Airport (MPM) is about 3km/2mi from the city.
The park is very popular with self-drive visitors and 4x4 enthusiasts. Maputo National Park is 160km/100mi from Maputo and the drive takes about five hours. Anvil Bay, a luxury lodge in the park, can organize a transfer from Maputo or the South African border for you.
Anvil Bay also offers helicopter transfers from Maputo International Airport directly to the lodge. Alternatively, they will organize a charter flight to Machangulo Airstrip, about an hour’s drive from the lodge.
Airlines & Ticket Prices
Please check Skyscanner to see which airlines can take you to Maputo International Airport (MPM), and what tickets would cost.
Domestic Flights
All domestic and charter flights are usually booked by your tour operator. Scheduled flights from Johannesburg to Maputo can be booked with the following carriers:
Passport, Visa & Other Entry Requirements
Please check our Getting There – Mozambique page to learn more about passport, visa and other entry requirements.