Mozambique · national park
Maputo National Park
Maputo National Park is a national park in Mozambique, established in 2021, covering 1,718 km² (663 sq mi). It is the #6 largest of Mozambique's 8 national parks.
- Area
- 1,718 km²
- Established
- 2021
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- MPM · 68 km
Nearest airports to Maputo National Park
- 1 MPM68 kmstraight line
- 2 SHO109 kmstraight line
- 3 MZQ146 kmstraight line
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Mkuze, South AfricaMore about Maputo National Park
Maputo National Park is one of 8 national parks in Mozambique. It covers 1,718 km² (171,800 ha) — about the size of London, making it the #6 largest national park in Mozambique (5.2% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 2021, 5 years ago — the first national parks in Mozambique date back to 1960. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Maputo National Park
The closest airport is Maputo Airport (MPM), about 68 km away — around 1 h 29 min by car; alternatively King Mswati III International Airport (SHO, 109 km). Other national parks within reach include Hlane Royal National Park (300 km²), Sodwana Bay National Park (12 km²), Limpopo National Park (10,000 km²) and Kruger National Park (19,623 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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