Muzimu Lodge

You're not just booking a bed – you're buying into one of Africa's most audacious comebacks, where wildlife has recovered from a 90% civil war decline. Muzimu Lodge is in the heart of Gorongosa National Park, central Mozambique, where a legendary wilderness is being brought back from the brink. 

This isn't your typical safari lodge. It's the flagship accommodation in a national park that's rewriting the rules of conservation with a multi-million dollar annual investment. Your stay funds everything from rangers and research to the remarkable restoration of an ecosystem once written off as lost. Every day pulses with purpose. Game drives take you across vast floodplains where elephant herds grow stronger each year, recovering from just 200 to nearly 1,000. Walking safaris connect your footsteps to the earth's rhythm while expert guides, many of them local trackers whose families have lived here for generations, share stories no textbook can teach. Witness lions reclaiming territory, watch researchers monitor species, join night drives revealing the secret lives of nocturnal animals, and see Lake Urema become a haven for waterbirds during the wet season. Mount Gorongosa also offers hiking for those wanting to stretch their legs beyond a classic safari.

The lodge itself breathes with the landscape. Canvas-tented suites offer comfort without cutting you off from the wild. You'll hear lions’ deep, raspy roars at night and wake to birds greeting the dawn. Each tent features an en-suite bathroom, while the main area includes a swimming pool overlooking the Mussicadzi River floodplains and a dining space where meals are often served under stars so bright they make city lights feel like a distant memory. Solar power keeps the lights on without disturbing the silence and Wi-Fi connects you when you're ready to share your stories. Children aged 12 and older are welcome. Muzimu Lodge is your gateway to witnessing and supporting the rebirth of Gorongosa National Park, now home to over 110,000 wild animals.