April - June 2017 •
The Lion King
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COUNTRY FOCUS
and tiny Bangué.
Since 1971 much of the archipela-
go has been protected as Bazaruto
National Park. You’ll see dozens of
bird species, including fish eagles and
pink flamingos. There are also red
duikers, bushbucks and, especially on
Benguera, Nile crocodiles. Dolphins
swim through the clear waters, along
with 2000 types of fish, plus logger-
head, leatherback and green tur-
tles. Most intriguing are the elusive
dugongs.
If you have limited funds, try visiting
the archipelago on a dhow cruise
from Vilankulo, or come in low season,
when some lodges offer special deals.
Gorongoza National Park:
Stories of success in nature conser-
vation are much rarer than those of
defeat. Yet restoration of Gorongosa
National Park in Mozambique is one
of such rare examples. Completely
destroyed during a 20-year civil war,
Gorongosa was able to rebound
thanks to a unique partnership
between a US-based NGO and the
Mozambican government. An impor-
tant tool in the park’s recovery was
the use of film and photography
to bring the park into the public’s
awareness, and turn the perception
of Mozambique from that of a war-
torn place to a unique ecotourism
destination.
Monte Gurungue
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Mountain chain north
of Mount Gurungue
in Manica Province of
Mozambique
Cahora Bassa Dam
33 Story Building (Top In Maputo)
Central Railway Station
Photo Credit: flickr / Ton Rulkens
Photo Credit: Nuno de Rosario
