Maputo Special Reserve, Protected coastal area in Maputo Province, Mozambique
The reserve spans 1,040 square kilometers of diverse landscapes including lakes, wetlands, swamp forests, grasslands, and mangrove forests along Maputo Bay.
Established in 1932 as Maputo Elephant Reserve, the area experienced substantial wildlife losses during the Mozambican Civil War from 1975 to 1992.
The reserve distributes twenty percent of its tourism revenue to support local communities, fostering sustainable development and environmental conservation awareness.
Visitors require a four-wheel-drive vehicle to navigate the sandy trails, and entrance times vary between summer and winter seasons.
Through conservation efforts and translocation programs, the reserve has successfully reintroduced over 4,600 animals, including 400 elephants that now roam freely.
Location: Maputo Province
Inception: 1932
GPS coordinates: -26.54800,32.77600
Latest update: March 4, 2025 08:55
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National Library of Mozambique
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67.2 km
Capitania de Maputo
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