This year marks the second year of the magical Maputo National Park success story coming to fruition. Mozambique’s National Administration of Conservation Areas (ANAC) and Peace Parks Foundation have worked together to jointly develop Maputo Special Reserve, and Ponta do Ouro Partial Marine Reserve. Finally, in 2021, the Government of Mozambique officially declared these two components as one, formally establishing what we now know as Maputo National Park.
From bush to beach and elephants to whales, this biodiverse ecosystem is one of Mozambique’s flagship national parks. With wildlife flourishing and tourism well underway, Maputo National Park is nothing short of a conservation success.
Membene Lodge: A Success Story in the Making
After much anticipation, Peace Parks Foundation is excited to see the opening of Membene Lodge early this year. The 80-bed slice of paradise comprises both low and mid-level units, family chalets and eight self-catering dune units. To top it all off, there is a stunning beach-front restaurant where overnight and day visitors can dine with 360-degree views of nature.
Although the park is open to overnight visitors with 4×4 campsites and beautiful high-end lodges, Peace Parks identified the need to offer local visitors a more affordable option without sacrificing any of the views. The building of Membene Lodge has been made possible thanks to generous funding from the Reinet Foundation and Hansjörg Wyss.
A Cheetah Translocation
With Maputo National Park’s plains game now thriving, the park is ready to expand on its existing predator population by bringing in cheetah again.
In the absence of humans, lions and other large predators, Maputo National Park could provide a place of refuge for the species and become one of southern Africa’s cheetah strongholds.
The Blue Action Fund
Peace Parks Foundation is proud to have been selected as a recipient of a massive donation from the Blue Action Fund. This will enable a 5-year programme that will support marine conservation projects in Maputo National Park while aiming to improve the lives of upwards of 10 000 people who rely on these waters for survival.
Up, Up And Away
Make sure to stay tuned to Peace Parks TV as we continue to share all the further successes that we know Maputo National Park will achieve this year. It is thanks to dedicated conservationists, management staff and all those who give up their time to protect this park that have helped it soar to the heights it sees today.
