Maputo National Park

Best Time To Visit

Maputo NP Operators

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By Philip Briggs

Philip is the author of the Bradt guidebook to Mozambique.

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Maputo National Park is not a prime wildlife destination. Aside from wildlife viewing, the park is visited for its beaches, 4x4 tracks, fishing, snorkeling and boating. Depending on your interests, the park is best at different times of the year. July to October are the best wildlife-viewing months. July to November is the time to see humpback whales during their annual migration. Late October to late March is when the turtles are laying their eggs on the beaches.

Best Time July to October (The bush is dry and animals are easy to find)

High Season Mid-December to mid-January (The park is busy during South Africa's school holidays)

Low Season None (The park never gets busy aside from South Africa's school holidays)

Best Weather April to September (It is cooler and it hardly ever rains)

Worst Weather January and February (Hot and wet weather)