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Gorongosa's Wildlife and the Old Sofala Coast
Sofala: History & Culture
Sofala takes its name from the medieval port sultanate that once shipped gold from the African interior to Arab and Indian trading dhows, a coastal power the Portuguese sought out from the early 1500s. Beira, 35 km north of the old port ruins, grew from a Portuguese trading base staked out in 1884 into Mozambique’s second city and busiest port. Cyclone Idai devastated Beira in March 2019, and the province is still rebuilding. Inland, Gorongosa National Park, proclaimed in 1960 and nearly emptied by the civil war, is now one of Africa’s best-known conservation recoveries.
Gorongosa National Park, Beira, Púnguè, Buzi and Save river deltas, Mount Gorongosa
Heritage & Landmarks
Post-war conservation success story; Mount Gorongosa rises to 1,863 m
Mozambique's second city and busiest port, founded as a trading base in 1884
The medieval gold-trading sultanate and port that gave the province its name
The Púnguè, Buzi, Save and Urema rivers feed rich floodplains and hippo habitat
Explore Sofala
Where to Stay
Montebelo Gorongosa Lodge & Safari, Chitengo Very good 8.4/10 lodge in Chitengo, Gorongosa National Park, Gorongosa National Park: Travel Guide to Mozambique’s Conservation Comeback. 47 rooms. From USD 110/night. Property Details Type: Lodge Stars: ★★★ Guest Rating: 8.4/10 (Booking.com, 15 reviews) Price Range: USD 110 per night Rooms: 47 Amenities Two outdoor pools (adult and...
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