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Overview
Situated along the Indian Ocean coast of Mozambique, halfway between Quirimbas Archipelago and Maputo National Reserve, is the Marromeu National Reserve. Renowned for its buffalo groups and bountiful populations of waterbirds, the reserve is famous with birders and day-trippers looking for wildlife. Situated at the gathering point where the Zambezi River streams into the Indian Ocean, this beautiful reserve is mostly a floodplain portrayed by marshes, prairies and a mosaic of waterways. The destination is great for a safari focusing on spotting water-cherishing wildlife and novel birdlife.
Pros & Cons
- Off-the-beaten-track destination
- Amazing birding experience
- Around 100 pairs of breeding wattled cranes can be spotted
- Very limited wildlife viewing opportunities
- Poaching is still a bigger issue
- No accommodation facility at present
- Remote and undeveloped
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Wildlife & Animals
Marrameou National Reserve upholds diverse populations of wildlife as a result of its fluctuated territory including deltas, oceans and streams. The civil war likewise incurred significant damage, as it did on every one of the parks in Mozambique. However, wildlife numbers are gradually expanding. Land mammals incorporate a variety of antelope like waterbuck, Burchell's zebra, reedbuck, little elephant populaces, Lichtenstein's hartebeest and sable.
Wildlife Highlights
The reserve’s speciality is its dense buffalo population, which can be seen in the waterways and fields. The warm waters of the coast give the ideal environment to humpback whales, dolphins and other marine vertebrates. There might still be small numbers of leopards and lions as well.
Best Time for Wildlife Viewing
The best time to capture wildlife viewing is in the Dry season from June to October when animals are concentrated near lakes and other permanent water sources. At this time the vegetation is also thinner making sightings easier.
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Birds
Marrameou National Reserve is a surprising store for sprouting birders. Eminence for its wattled-crane sightings, the reserve is a favourable place for these waders. Moreover, visitors can likewise recognize extraordinary white pelicans, Goliath herons, Woolly-necked storks and Caspian terns.
Best Time for Birding
Marromeu is an excellent region for Bird watching which can be visited around the year. However, the best time to visit is in the wet season from November to April. During this time migratory birds are present.
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Best Time to Visit – Marromeu National Reserve
The best time to capture wildlife viewing is in the Dry season from June to October when animals are concentrated near lakes and other permanent water sources. At this time the vegetation is also thinner making sightings easier.
May to October (Dry Season)
- Less vegetation and animals concentrate around water, making them easier to spot
- The skies are clear, rain is rare, and there are fewer mosquitoes
- Even though most tourists visit during the Dry season, the parks still feel uncrowded, except for the bustling Chobe riverfront area
- Early morning and evening drives are cold in June, July and August
November to April (Wet Season)
- The scenery is greener, and there are lower rates during this season
- Although wildlife is easier to spot in the Dry season, you'll still see plenty
- There are many newborn animals and migratory birds
- Except for January and February, rains seldom interfere with your trip
- During January and February, the rains can be continuous for days
- It gets very hot in October and November
- Some lodges and camps close down during part of the Wet season
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