Economic 1Day Maputo Special Reserve Safari(Maputo National Park)

Maputo, Mozambique

10 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

Go on adventure and observe a wide variety of animals in one day with this safari through the Maputo Special Reserve. As the Maputo National Park has evolved into a captivating animal reserve by the ocean, you can encounter a diverse range of wildlife and also have the option to explore the coastline. Just 43 miles (70 kilometers) from Maputo, this is a rejuvenating day trip from the city.

Escape from the buzzing city into nature at Maputo National Park
Admire the wildlife in the park: elephants, crocs, hippos, birds, monkeys
Spot animals with binoculars and inhale the fresh air of nature
Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Private transportation
Each vehicle has a pair of binoculars
Bottled water

Cool box with ice is also available for clients' drinks
Road tolls

Lunch

No meals are included so clients should bring lunch and snacks
Admission Fee - Maputo Special Reserve Entrance Fee. 900mtn for non-nationals, 400mtn for naitonals

$14.10 per person

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Clients can carry a pack lunch or buy their lunch at the Ponta Membene restaurant. Passport is also important for entering the Park.

Operating hours
.7:00 am

Itinerary

Maputo Special Reserve

7 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Infant seats available
Not recommended for travelers with back problems

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Reviews

4.3

based on 9 reviews

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Guide need to know just little bit about park

Martina_S, Nov 2025

First of all, I don't want to offend anyone, so let's be clear. The guide was nice, he tried to find as many animals as possible, I really thank him. However, I have to agree with the previous negative review that the guide doesn't know much about the park. He didn't even say 2 sentences. When I asked him how big it was, he said he didn't know exactly, he knew about Kruger, which I don't care about, but that's okay. So, just give him the basic information to memorize and then everything will be great! Thanks for your understanding

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Hi Martina, We are sorry that José was not able to reply with statistical facts about Maputo National Park. He actually has this information on the map that the park offers at the to Reception Desk on entering. Over the last year we have been training our guides to ensure they know the best animal viewing areas in Maputo National Park as due to the low animal numbers it can be very hard to find animals. He told us that you did find lots of animals which is usually a good day! We appreciate you bringing this gap to our attention and we will ensure that our guides are not only trained in navigating the park but also in this type of factual information.

A must to visit if ever in Maputo

SANA_A, Oct 2025

This national park has a very beautiful nature and animals to see. I enjoyed also visiting the ocean at the end of the trip. Be prepared for a long game driving inside the park . The driver was very and did his best to let me enjoy the trip .

Nice wildlife, not much people

JnLeonard_N, Jul 2024

Very nice wildlife. Not much visitors. Good and quiet safari if you dont like a lot of people arround.

A wonderful experience

Jacqueline_D, Jul 2023

We saw many animals, also unknown to us. Ofiço was very friendly, gave a lot of interesting information and drove well and safely. Lunch at the restaurant of Montebelo was excellent.

It was a smooth and well...

ShubashShander_G, Jun 2023

It was a smooth and well planned tour. The ride, the journey, and the whole experience was comfortable, relaxing and had a great time. Oficio was an excellent guide throughout the time!