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Gorongosa Mountain Birding Join us on a full day birding trip. Birding Mount Gorongosa is truly a memorable experience. The star of the show is the stunning Green-headed Oriole. Other great birds include Livingstone’s Turaco, Orange Ground Thrush, Black-fronted and Olive Bushshrikes, Chirinda Apalis and Eastern Bronze-naped Pigeon. The approach to the forest often produces Blue-spotted Dove, Moustached Grass Warbler and Marsh Tchagra. Early departure from Chitengo by closed vehicle for the 3 hour drive to the foot hills of Mount Gorongosa. The drive is on the EN1 past Villa Gorongosa and the last hour will be on a very rough road up to the mountain. You will park the vehicle at the coffee project and bird on foot for about four hours in the forest and surrounding community farmlands. Day trip to the Waterfall $110 per person - minimum charge $210 Price includes: ï 4XDOLĆHG JXLGH • Closed vehicle transfer (maximum 4 people per vehicle) • Picnic lunch, water, soft drink • Community conservation fee Please note: ï 5HDVRQDEOH OHYHO RI ĆWQHVV LV UHTXLUHG • Weather dependent • The vehicle takes up to 4 people • No children under 12 years

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  • Gorongosa Mountain BirdingJoin us on a full day birding trip. Birding Mount Gorongosa is truly a memorable experience. The star of the show is the stunning

    Green-headed Oriole. Other great birds include Livingstone’s Turaco, Orange Ground Thrush,

    Black-fronted and Olive Bushshrikes, Chirinda Apalis and Eastern Bronze-naped Pigeon.

    The approach to the forest often produces Blue-spotted Dove, Moustached Grass Warbler

    and Marsh Tchagra.

    Early departure from Chitengo by closed vehicle for the 3 hour drive to the foot hills

    of Mount Gorongosa. The drive is on the EN1 past Villa Gorongosa and the last hour will

    be on a very rough road up to the mountain. You will park the vehicle at the coffee project

    and bird on foot for about four hours in the forest and surrounding community farmlands.

    Day trip to the Waterfall $110 per person- minimum charge $210

    Price includes:

    • Closed vehicle transfer (maximum 4 people per vehicle)

    • Picnic lunch, water, soft drink

    • Community conservation fee

    Please note:

    • Weather dependent

    • The vehicle takes up to 4 people

    • No children under 12 years

  • Walking Safaris Walking is the perfect way to experience the beauty and wilderness of Gorongosa National Park.

    of habitat, wildlife and outstanding birdlife. Botanical wonders, the art of tracking, hidden paths

    to unexplored regions and the exhilaration of being on foot close to large animals are some of the

    many highlights of walking in Gorongosa.

    Walking Safari $50 per person- minimum charge $100

    Morning Walk:AprilMay / June / JulyAugust / SeptemberOctober / November / December

    Price includes:

    • Water

    Please note:• Max. 8 people per walk 3-4 hours

    • Walking safaris are only be done in the morning

    • Walking safaris can only be booked at the lodge subject to availability

    • No children under 12 years

    What to bring:• Neutral coloured clothing (brown and green)

    • Comfortable walking shoes

    • Hat, sun glasses & sunscreen

    • Small day pack

    • Camera & binoculars

    06h00 - 09h00

    06h30 - 09h30

    06h00 - 09h00

    05h30 - 08h30

  • Vinho Community visit Join a guide for a stroll into Vinho village to meet the locals and experience African village life.

    You will depart from the lodge on foot for the 1km walk to the Pungue River. After crossing

    the river you will pass through the village farms, visit the school and clinic before stopping off

    at the local market. The knowledgeable guide will explain all aspects of village life and ensure

    a non-intrusive experience.

    Morning Visit$15 per person

    Morning visit:April - SeptemberOctober / November / December

    Midday visit:10h30 - 13h00

    Afternoon visit:April - December

    Price includes:• Water

    Please to note:• Max. 10 people per walk 2-3 hours

    • Best in the morning but can also be arranged during the day and in the afternoon

    What to bring:• Comfortable walking shoes

    • Hat, sun glasses & sunscreen

    07h00 - 09h30

    06h30 - 09h00

    14h30 - 17h00

  • Gorongosa Fly Camp

    The Gorongosa Fly Camp is the perfect way to experience the beauty and wilderness of

    Gorongosa National Park. This exclusive camp is set up in a remote location and takes a

    maximum of eight guests. Spend two or three nights in the wild and be dazzled by starry

    skies and wonderful wildlife.

    two single stretcher beds, bed side table and a solar light for the nights. Each tent has

    There is a shared ablution facility with two bucket showers with hot water and two long

    drop toilets.

    Great food, cold drinks and hot shower are all taken care of by our excellent team.

    diversity of habitat, wildlife and outstanding birdlife.

    Itinerary:Day 1:

    Day 2:

    Day 3:

    Mozambique nationals and SADC countries: $250 per person per night - minimum charge $500 International visitors: $350 per person per night - minimum charge $700

    Price includes:• Stay at Gorongosa wilderness camp

    • All meals, water, soft drink, tea & coffee

    • All guided activities

    Please note:• This is a 2 night itinerary running every Friday to Sunday or a 3 night itinerary running

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    upon arrival at Chitengo.

    • No children under 12 years

    Arrive at Chitengo by 14h00. Meet & greet by your guide with an overview of the

    Wake up before sunrise to start the day with breakfast followed by a guided

    this beautiful setting. The afternoon will be spent on a game drive or walk with

    Wake up before sunrise to start the day with breakfast followed by a guided walk

    or game drive back to Chitengo. Arrive at Montebelo Gorongosa lodge at 10h00.

  • Canoe SafarisJoin us on a Canoe Safari on the Pungue River.

    Fantastic birdlife and photographic opportunities are many. No canoeing experience

    is needed to join this trip on stable boats in calm waters.

    Morning & Afternoon canoe safaris3 - 4 hours $50 per person- minimum charge $100

    Price includes:

    • Sun downer with snacks on the banks of the Pungue River

    Please to note:• Max. 6 people

    • No children under 12 years

    levels at Chitengo.

    Boat Safaris

    The spectacular Lake Urema is home to enormous crocodiles, honking hippo and

    unbelievable water bird concentrations. A boat safari is the only way to access this vast

    watery wilderness - the heart of Gorongosa.

    Morning & Afternoon boat safaris4 - 5 hours $100 per person- minimum charge $300

    Price includes:

    • Water

    Please to note:• Max. 6 people

    • No children under 10 years

    levels at Chitengo.

  • Game DrivesJoin us on a Safari to explore Gorongosa National Park.

    of habitat, wildlife and outstanding birdlife. You will have the opportunity to look over spectacular

    wildlife. A remarkable diversity of antelope, numerous primates and great birdlife are always

    and some really enormous crocodiles.

    Morning Safari / $35 per person / Mt 980 per person for Mozambican citizen

    AprilMay / June / JulyAugust / SeptemberOctober / November / December

    Midday Safari / $35 per person / Mt 980 per person for Mozambican citizenExpecially for our day visitorsApril - December

    Afternoon Safari / $40 per person / Mt 980 per person for Mozambican citizenExperience sunset over the park and spot lighting for nocturnal animals on the way back to the lodgeAprilMay / June / JulyAugust / SeptemberOctober / November / December

    Please to note:• Max. 10 people per vehicle

    • No children under 10 years

    • Children in closed vehicles need to be accompainied by at least one parent

    Children under 10 years are not permitted on open game drive vehicles.

    These are the rules of the National Park and no exceptions can be made.

    Kid’s Safari in a closed vehicle / $35 per person / Mt 980 per person for Mozambican citizen

    Price includes:

    • Water (all drives), soft drink or beer (afternoon safari only)

    10h30 - 13h30

    06h00 - 09h00

    06h30 - 09h30

    06h00 - 09h00

    05h30 - 08h30

    15h30 - 19h00

    15h00 - 18h30

    15h30 - 19h00

    16h00 - 19h30

  • Gorongosa MountainJoin us on a full day trip to the Waterfall

    waterfall and swim in deep, clear pools. Visit the coffee project that aims to halt deforestation

    and provide improved livelihoods for local farmers. Enjoy a picnic lunch on the banks of a beautiful

    stream. Early departure from the lodge by closed vehicle for the 3 hour drive to the foot hills of

    Mount Gorongosa. The drive is on the EN1 past Villa Gorongosa and the last hour will be on

    a very rough road up to the mountain. You will park the vehicle and hike for 1- 1,5 hours to the

    main waterfall. Thereafter hike back to the vehicle to continue up the mountain to visit the coffee

    project, natural swimming pools and have a picnic lunch.

    Day trip to the Waterfall $110 per person- minimum charge $210

    Price includes:

    • Closed vehicle transfer (max. 4 people per vehicle)

    • Picnic lunch, water and soft drink

    • Community conservation fee

    Please to note:

    • Weather dependent

    • The vehicle takes up to 4 people

    • No children under 12 years