Mozambique · national park
Quirimbas National Park
Quirimbas 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
- POL · 97 km
Nearest airports to Quirimbas National Park
- 1 POL97 kmstraight line
- 2 MYW201 kmstraight line
- 3 MNC264 kmstraight line
Mtwara, TanzaniaMore about Quirimbas National Park
Quirimbas 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 Quirimbas National Park
The closest airport is Pemba Airport (POL), about 97 km away — around 2 h 6 min by car; alternatively Mtwara Airport (MYW, 201 km). Other national parks within reach include Coelacanth National Park (93 km²) and Shisiwani National Park (65 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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