Private Tour
Economic 1Day Maputo Special Reserve Safari(Maputo National Park)
Overview
Available languages
10 hours
Mobile ticket
The Maputo Special Reserve continues to grow into an exciting animal reserve in one of the most unique of locations - right alongside the ocean.
Our tour includes a chance to see a range of different animals and if the client would like we make it to this amazingly virgin coastline.
Due to the tough terrain in the park it can still be difficult to experience this unique reserve - our economical safari will help more visitors breathe this unique bush and beach air.
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Road tolls
Cool box with ice is also available for clients' drinks
Air-conditioned vehicle
Each vehicle has a pair of binoculars
No meals are included so clients should bring lunch and snacks
Maputo Special Reserve Entrance Fee. 900mtn for non-nationals, 400mtn for naitonals
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Angel Guest House Coop
Rua da justica Numero 46, Coop Maputo Mozambique
Ddjumas Acommodation
Coop Base Nichiga 503 Maputo Mozambique
What To Expect
Maputo Special Reserve
Maputo Special Reserve (in Portuguese it's called the Reserva Especial de Maputo), formerly known as the Maputo Elephant Reserve is only 70km away from Maputo and a perfect day trip from this bustling city to this reborn reserve. The Maputo Special Reserve does not have the same animal concentration as nearby Kruger Park but it does have a flourishing animal population that has grown quickly over the last decade with elephants and other fauna such as hippopatumus, crocodiles, giraffes, monkeys, various species of small buck, and extensive birdlife.
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Economic 1Day Maputo Special Reserve Safari(Maputo National Park)
Pickup included
Reviews
9 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Guide need to know just little bit about park
Martina S,
Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00First of all, I don't want to offend anyone, so let's be clear. The guide was nice, he tried to find as many animals as possible, I really thank him. However, I have to agree with the previous negative review that the guide doesn't know much about the park. He didn't even say 2 sentences. When I asked him how big it was, he said he didn't know exactly, he knew about Kruger, which I don't care about, but that's okay. So, just give him the basic information to memorize and then everything will be great! Thanks for your understanding
A must to visit if ever in Maputo
SANA A,
Oct 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This national park has a very beautiful nature and animals to see. I enjoyed also visiting the ocean at the end of the trip. Be prepared for a long game driving inside the park . The driver was very and did his best to let me enjoy the trip .
Nice wildlife, not much people
JnLeonard N,
Jul 23, 2024
- Review from Viator
4.00Very nice wildlife. Not much visitors. Good and quiet safari if you dont like a lot of people arround.
Don’t book this tour operator, it’s a scam!
R2734WBevab,
Sep 27, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00The Maputo national park is beautiful. The scenery is amazing. However, do not book the trip with this tour operator! We did book a guided tour to know more about the park and it’s flora and fauna. Prior to the trip we were warned that there would be less animals than the Kruger park. We were okay with that as we wanted specifically to go to this park. Unfortunately, we got a ‘guide’ that was experienced in tours in the Kruger park. He was very friendly but knew nothing about the park or the way around. It seemed that it was his first time in the park. He couldn’t tell us anything about the animals or the park. We brought our own lunch as we were told. We wanted to have it at the beach. However, we were dropped at a restaurant instead as the driver didn’t know the way to the beach. We had a bit of disappointing day. The park is amazing. But the tour operator shouldn’t send unexperienced guides. In total, we paid $350 to get only a driver and not a guide (without counting the third person on the tour). It really feels like a scam.
Great Tour, but not so many animals
AnaPemba,
Aug 17, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Maputo National Park is not what I expected but it was a fantastic day. Swimming in the ocean halfway through a game drive was really an incredible experience. Maputo City Tours were very professional, everything ran like clockwork which was impressive considering that the park is very underdeveloped. Some of the sand was very deep and our guide drive very well. The disappointing part was that the park does not have many animals but our guide worked so hard to make sure we did finally see elephants.
A wonderful experience
Jacqueline D,
Jul 22, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00We saw many animals, also unknown to us. Ofiço was very friendly, gave a lot of interesting information and drove well and safely. Lunch at the restaurant of Montebelo was excellent.
It was a smooth and well...
ShubashShander G,
Jun 28, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a smooth and well planned tour. The ride, the journey, and the whole experience was comfortable, relaxing and had a great time. Oficio was an excellent guide throughout the time!
Beautiful natural Park
Z4160UDolivial,
Jan 7, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Maputo City Tours duly warned us that Maputo National Park isnt like Kruger. Less animals, but more natural and more beach. Really lovely day and real aventure. Highly recomended.
Real adventure
580ralphk,
Jun 28, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The park is beautiful, right on the beach. The roads are poor so don't expect a smooth ride. Maputo City Tours gave a lovely tour, a real adventure
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