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Mozambique:
Niassa Reserve
Niassa Reserve is one of the largest protected miombo forest ecosystems in the world, with a surface area of 42,000 km². The Niassa Reserve is the largest conservation area of Mozambique and it contains by far the greatest concentration of wildlife in the country.
The vegetation is mostly Brachystegia (miombo) woodland, interspersed with open savannah and wetlands. Of particular interest biologically are the small isolated forest communities that occur on the mountains and inselbergs found throughout the Reserve, and the riparian forests along the perennial rivers.
Despite years of human conflict Niassa supports a remarkably rich and diverse collection of wildlife. Elephant, sable antelope, Cape buffalo, Lichtensteins hartebeest, eland, zebra, warthog, lion, leopard and spotted hyena are all common. There are smaller populations of kudu, bushbuck, impala, wildebeest, waterbuck, reedbuck, and hippo. The endangered Cape hunting dog (African wild dog) occurs with an estimated population exceeding 200 animals, which makes the Niassa Reserve one of the last best refuges for this species. The Reserve has a rich birdlife including the rare Angola pitta (Pitta angolensis), Pel’s fishing owl (Scotopelia peli), and abundant raptor population. Rovuma River is an Important Bird Area and over 370 bird species have been identified already.
In and around Niassa
The wildlife at Niassa is diverse and game drives are excellent. Lugenda Safari Lodge offers particularly good birding safaris.
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Accommodation in Niassa Reserve (Mozambique)
Lugenda Bush Camp is situated within the Niassa Reserve on the eastern bank of the Lugenda River, amongst the Ngalongue Mountains.
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Other regions in Mozambique
Bazaruto Archipelago and Vilanculos
The Bazaruto archipelago is one of the most popular destinations in Mozambique, and with good reason. Strings of islands with long, pristine beaches sit scattered in this beautiful part of the Indian Ocean, ideal for water sport enthusiasts or those just wishing to relax.
The Manda Wilderness Game Reserve.
Maputo, Mozambique’s busy capital, is a vibrant city packed with interesting architecture, street marks, excellent Afro-Portuguese cuisine and a lively population.
The Niassa Reserve is the largest conservation area of Mozambique and it contains by far the greatest concentration of wildlife in the country.
The Quirimbas Archipelago is a captivating chain of 27 islands, on the north coast of Mozambique
