Chicari Camp Gorongosa National Park

Formerly known as Wild Camp, Chicari Camp Gorongosa has emerged as one of the best places to stay in Mozambique for nature lovers, conservationists, and intrepid safari-goers. This back-to-basics, seasonal tented safari camp offers guests a true return to nature, surrounded by the untamed beauty of Gorongosa National Park—Mozambique’s most iconic conservation success story.

Set up in ever-changing locations to match the best wildlife viewing each season, Chicari Camp Gorongosa invites you to experience an authentic and sustainable African safari that blends simplicity, comfort, and eco-conscious travel.

A Classic Tented Safari with Modern Comforts

Chicari Camp Gorongosa delivers a refreshing take on the traditional African safari. This mobile tented camp features:

• Spacious canvas tents with fine linen and bush-style furnishings and en suite outdoor showers
• USB charging ports powered by solar energy
• Chef-prepared meals served on elegant crockery
• A small, dedicated team offering warm, attentive service

While the camp stays true to its rustic charm, you’ll enjoy a luxury glamping experience where nature takes center stage and every detail enhances your time in the wild.

A Safari That Moves With the Wildlife

In keeping with Gorongosa’s commitment to sustainable tourism, Chicari Camp is mobile by design—relocating with the seasons to follow wildlife patterns while leaving a minimal environmental footprint. During the rainy season (December to March), the entire park rests, allowing ecosystems to regenerate, rivers to swell, and wildlife to roam freely without disturbance.

This seasonal rhythm ensures that your visit aligns with prime wildlife sightings and supports the long-term health of Gorongosa’s ecosystems. Stay at Chicari Camp Gorongosa National Park.

Immersive Wildlife Encounters in Gorongosa

Your stay at Chicari Camp places you in the heart of a wildlife-rich paradise. Enjoy:

• Guided game drives in open safari vehicles through floodplains, palm forests, and savannas
• Walking safaris for close-up experiences with birds, antelope, and tracking wildlife on foot
• The chance to spot elephants, lions, buffalo, hippos, crocodiles, and countless bird species
• Insightful stories about Gorongosa’s conservation journey, once described as the greatest in Africa

Whether you’re photographing elephants under fever trees or watching a leopard disappear into the grasslands, every moment here is filled with wonder.

An Eco-Safari That Gives Back

What sets Chicari Camp Gorongosa apart is its purpose. It’s more than just a safari—it’s a connection to something larger. You’re not only witnessing the wild but supporting it through low-impact travel and community-driven conservation efforts. Gorongosa’s mission is clear: “From the moment you set foot here, your life will never be the same again.”

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Discover Chicari Camp Gorongosa – Seasonal Safari Magic in Gorongosa National Park

A wildlife safari in Gorongosa. Experience the raw beauty of Mozambique with a stay at Chicari Camp, a simple yet immersive seasonal safari camp in the heart of Gorongosa National Park. Formerly known as Wild Camp, Chicari is now rebranded and refreshed, offering the same authentic, eco-conscious experience with a new identity that reflects its evolving role in Gorongosa’s conservation story.

This rustic-chic tented camp is perfect for a sustainable safari in Mozambique – designed to move with the seasons, following the rhythms of wildlife and optimal viewing conditions across the park. Set in remote wilderness zones during the dry season and packed up before the rains (October to March), Chiari Camp Gorongosa eaves minimal environmental impact—true to the core principles of eco-tourism in Mozambique.

Where to stay in Gorongosa Mozambique?

Chicari Camp offers an intimate glamping experience in Gorongosa National Park, with just six walk-in Meru-style canvas tents, comfortably furnished and ideal for safari purists. Each tent features:

• 12 single beds with quality linen (perfect for small groups or couples) with en suite outdoor bush bathrooms
• Solar-powered lighting and USB ports and a simple yet stylish safari furnishing with private canvas verandas to watch wildlife 

Enjoy nights filled with the sounds of the wild, and days spent exploring Gorongosa’s diverse ecosystems—this is the ultimate back-to-basics safari experience with a touch of comfort.

Experience the Revival of Gorongosa

Gorongosa National Park is one of Africa’s greatest conservation success stories. After years of renewal and protection, it now thrives as a biodiversity hotspot teeming with life—from lions and elephants to rare birds and endemic species.

Chicari Camp offers front-row access to this revitalized wilderness and is your gateway to authentic, low-impact safari travel in Mozambique. Discover meaningful travel as you embrace Gorongosa’s inspiring mission: “From the moment you set foot here, your life will never be the same again.”

A totally unique Mozambique safari experience awaits you when you choose Gorongosa National Park to discover the first real in-depth, ecotourism adventure in more than 35 years since the heyday of this iconic National Park.  Find meaning in the Park’s mission statement, ‘From the moment you set foot here, your life will never be the same again.’   Voyage2Africa can vouch for this and we can arrange all bookings, road transfers and flights to Gorongosa from Beira, and onwards to Vilanculos.