Gorongosa

Montebelo Gorongosa Lodge & Safari

Q: How much does it cost to stay at Montebelo Gorongosa?

Stays at Montebelo Gorongosa start from around US$110 per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

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Montebelo Gorongosa

About Montebelo Gorongosa Lodge & Safari

Wake up to warthogs on your doorstep and lions in the distance

The first thing you'll notice about Gorongosa National Park is its dramatic scenery, and the animals – lion, elephant, hippo, warthog, antelope and amazing birdlife. Indeed, the richness of the wildlife is miraculous when you consider how denuded the park was when the country's civil war ended in the 1990s. All is peaceful now, especially at Montebelo Gorongosa Lodge & Safari in the sanctuary's heart. Spend nights in a bungalow or villa, or beneath the stars, and wake to the sounds of the wild. You won't find first-world sophistication, but Montebelo is a good choice if nature is your passion.

Gorongosa , Mozambique

From $110 per person/per night

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47 Rooms

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The property

Make your way to the main lodge for a drink at the bar and meals served on the thatched, open-fronted terrace. Two cool pools, one for kids and another for adults, are great for rinsing off the dust after a game drive. Muscles in a knot? Head to the spa for some professional treatments. Weddings can be arranged, and conferences too. There's air-conditioning throughout, and internet access in the public areas.

The rooms

Accommodation is in 30 large bungalows and three top-class villas, all decorated in natural earth tones, with netted beds, modern bathrooms, air-conditioning for those hot summer months. You will be comfortable. Prefer holidays under canvas? The campsite has everything you need, including a bathroom and shower area with hot water, a grill and a covered communal area. Spend some hours trying to catch that perfect warthog-on-the-lawn photograph for your online fans!

Activities

When taking in a morning or late-afternoon game drive, keep in mind that Gorongosa lies at the southern tip of the Great Rift Valley. The place is a natural tapestry. Follow hidden paths with a guide for up-close viewings of hippos and elephants. Visit Mount Gorongosa to see the stunning green-headed oriole, Livingstone’s turaco and a host of other lifers. Hike to Murombozi River waterfall, and get great pics on a canoe safari. Note: All activities incur an extra charge.

Why we love it

This is a nature-lovers dream with a wild, rugged landscape and a real story to tell. Canoeing across the floodplains, with passing hippo, elephant, lions and superb birdlife, pausing occasionally to capture the magic of the moment, is unforgettable.

Insiders Tip

The menu is wide and varied, although not haute cuisine. If it's available, order Frango à Zambeziana – chicken with garlic and coconut milk. You won't be disappointed!

Something to think about

Warthogs often roam the lodge's grounds – they're intriguing to watch, but don't get too close.

Plan your stay

How to book Montebelo Gorongosa

How do I book Montebelo Gorongosa?

Montebelo Gorongosa can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made Mozambique trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended Mozambique trips featuring Montebelo Gorongosa or get advice and suggestions from one of our Mozambique specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.

How much does it cost to stay at Montebelo Gorongosa?

Stays at Montebelo Gorongosa start from around $110 per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

Mozambique

Gorongosa National Park

Enjoy game drives and explore the future of conservation in this off-the-radar safari destination.