Jan
ClosedWildlife: Closed for the wet season.
Closed for the wet season.
Muzimu Lodge
Gorongosa, Mozambique · National park
Lodge describes itself as: Luxury. Self-declared by the lodge, not an official grade.Tented camp
Luxury · How we rate: Explore Africa level, based on the typical lowest nightly rate per person sharing: Value under A$400, Mid-range A$400 to A$899, Luxury A$900 to A$1,799, Ultra-luxury A$1,800 or more.
How we rate
Explore Africa level, based on the typical lowest nightly rate per person sharing: Value under A$400, Mid-range A$400 to A$899, Luxury A$900 to A$1,799, Ultra-luxury A$1,800 or more.
Photo: Melanie Van Zyl · Source ↗
Full board+ (FB+)
All meals, Local beverages and 3 more
6 tents
Safari Tents
Children 12 and over
Getting there
about 110 km from Beira airport (BEW)
Wi-Fi in rooms
Solar power
From about A$1,360
per person / night, sharing
Overview
About Muzimu Lodge
Muzimu Lodge sits beside an oxbow of the Mussicadzi River in Mozambique’s Gorongosa National Park. Six canvas safari tents open onto private timber decks, while the shared lounge, dining area and swimming pool give you space to unwind between outings. Game drives, guided walks and weekday community visits connect a stay with both the wildlife and the people behind the park’s recovery. Meals, local drinks and laundry are included. Children aged 12 and over are welcome. The small camp suits travellers who want wildlife time alongside a closer look at conservation in practice.
“A small riverside camp for travellers who want more than game drives: guided walks, birding and community visits bring Gorongosa’s recovery into focus, with a pool and private decks for quieter hours.”
Best for
BirdersRepeat safari-goers
Known for
What you can expect to see
LionElephantWild dogBirdlife
Explore Gorongosa’s recovering wilderness, home to lion, elephant, wild dog and more than 500 bird species.
Your stay
What's included
Board: Full board+ (FB+)
Special offer: Stay five nights and pay for four, or stay seven and pay for five at Muzimu Lodge, from 1 April to 30 November in 2026 and 2027.
Included
- All meals
- Local beverages
- Daily safari activities
- Inter-camp transfers
- Laundry
Not included
- Flights
- Park fees
- Transfers
- Gratuities
Park fees, the community and conservation levy, and medical evacuation cover are charged separately: US$125 per adult per night in 2026 and US$155 in 2027; guests aged 12 to 17 pay US$65 and US$80 respectively. Travel to and from the park, personal medical insurance and gratuities are excluded.
Optional extras (at a cost)
Imported drinks, in-room massages, private vehicles, helicopter flights and selected specialist experiences cost extra. The Mount Gorongosa and coffee day trip costs US$300 per person with a minimum of four guests.
Facilities
Comforts and facilities
At the property
- Swimming pool
- Library
- Bar
In your room
- Wi-Fi in your room
- En-suite bathroom
- Private deck
- Tea/coffee station
- In-room WiFi
- Safe
Rooms
Where you sleep
- Safari Tents6 at camp · Private timber deck, King bed or twin beds, En-suite bathroom, Indoor shower, Ceiling fan, In-room WiFi, Safe, Tea/coffee station
Getting there
How you'll arrive
- How you arrive
- about 110 km from Beira airport (BEW)
Good to know
Before you book
- Check-in
- From 13:00
- Check-out
- By 11:00
- Children
- Ages 12 and over
- Single travellers
- A single supplement applies
- Accepted currencies
- USD
- Power
- Solar power
- Minimum stay
- 2 nights
Before you travel
Australian Government travel advice
Mozambique
Level 2: Exercise a high degree of caution
Higher levels apply in some areas, including Cabo Delgado, Erati, Memba and 10 more. Some of this advice covers road travel.
Last updated
Read the full advice on Smartraveller for Mozambique (opens in a new tab)
Source: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Smartraveller (smartraveller.gov.au), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Summarised and shortened by Explore Africa; read the full advice on Smartraveller.
When to go
Best time to visit
- January: Closed
- February: Closed
- March: Closed
- April: Green season
- May: Dry season, best game viewing
- June: Dry season, best game viewing
- July: Dry season, best game viewing
- August: Dry season, best game viewing
- September: Dry season, best game viewing
- October: Dry season, best game viewing
- December: Closed
- Dry season, best game viewing
- Green season
- Closed
Month-by-month notes
Feb
ClosedWildlife: Closed for the wet season.
Closed for the wet season.
Mar
ClosedWildlife: Closed for the wet season.
Closed for the wet season.
Apr
Green seasonWildlife: Lush green scenery with little rain; seasonal boating depends on water levels.
Lush green scenery with little rain; seasonal boating depends on water levels.
May
Dry season, best game viewingWildlife: The dry season begins, with the bush still green after the rains.
The dry season begins, with the bush still green after the rains.
Jun
Dry season, best game viewingWildlife: Cool, dry weather and a drying landscape; warm layers suit early drives.
Cool, dry weather and a drying landscape; warm layers suit early drives.
Jul
Dry season, best game viewingWildlife: Cool, dry weather with little rain.
Cool, dry weather with little rain.
Aug
Dry season, best game viewingWildlife: Dry-season wildlife viewing and good conditions for walking safaris.
Dry-season wildlife viewing and good conditions for walking safaris.
Sep
Dry season, best game viewingWildlife: Dry, warming weather brings wildlife closer to water.
Dry, warming weather brings wildlife closer to water.
Oct
Dry season, best game viewingWildlife: Hot, dry-season conditions concentrate wildlife near water.
Hot, dry-season conditions concentrate wildlife near water.
Dec
ClosedWildlife: Closed for the wet season.
Closed for the wet season.
How we judge each month
- Dry season, best game viewingAmong this property's strongest months for conditions, access and key experiences.
- GoodVery favourable conditions for this property and its key experiences.A generally good time to stay, with some normal seasonal compromises.
- Green seasonWorkable for specific priorities, with notable seasonal compromises.The property operates, but seasonal conditions bring substantial trade-offs.
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Details checked November 2026. Rates and availability are confirmed by the lodge when you contact them.