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Gorongosa has been through a lot in its relatively short life as a national park. Once one of Africa's finest parks (and a playground for Hollywood actors), with superb populations of predators and herbivores, the sanctuary was decimated by civil war, only to recover – and then fall foul of unrest again. So what’s happening now? Gorongosa is currently undergoing a complete transformation under the auspices of Greg Carr and the Carr Foundation, a US not-for-profit organisation in partnership with the Mozambican Government. Expected to take 20 years to complete, the project is thriving and already boasts excellent populations of oribi, waterbuck, warthog, sable, elephant and lion, among others. And we know it will only get better and better...
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Every visit to this extraordinary wilderness supports vital conservation projects - good news for future generations of wildlife spotters. Morning game drives weave through fever tree forests and sprawling floodplains, where antelopes bounce about and lions might just make an appearance. Guided walks offer a proper boots-on-the-ground adventure - follow ancient animal paths, decode fresh tracks, and spot botanical treasures hiding in plain sight. Fancy a different perspective? Hop aboard a boat on the vast central lake, where well-fed crocodiles sun themselves and hippos conduct their daily loafing about. Stay until sunset for a full-day safari, complete with a rather civilized picnic lunch, before searching for nocturnal creatures on the drive home. The whole experience proves particularly rewarding - not just for the wildlife spotting, mind you, but for knowing your visit helps preserve this extraordinary ecosystem.
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