Mozambique · national park
Bazaruto National Park
Bazaruto National Park is a national park in Mozambique, established in 1971, covering 1,430 km² (552 sq mi). It is the #7 largest of Mozambique's 8 national parks.
- Area
- 1,430 km²
- Established
- 1971
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- VNX · 42 km
Nearest airports to Bazaruto National Park
- 1 VNX42 kmstraight line
- 2 BEW216 kmstraight line
- 3 INH246 kmstraight line
More about Bazaruto National Park
Bazaruto National Park is one of 8 national parks in Mozambique. It covers 1,430 km² (143,000 ha) — about the size of London, making it the #7 largest national park in Mozambique (4.3% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1971, 55 years ago, one of the earliest national parks in Mozambique (the first dates from 1960). It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Bazaruto National Park
The closest airport is Vilankulo Airport (VNX), about 42 km away — around 55 minutes by car; alternatively Beira International Airport (BEW, 216 km). Other national parks within reach include Zinave National Park (4,000 km²), Banhine National Park (7,000 km²), Chimanimani National Park and Gorongosa National Park (4,000 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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