Safari
Gorongosa Classic Photo Safari
Run by C4 Photo Safaris · 7 days · Up to 4 people · Jul–Aug
About
Six nights at Muzimu Lodge on the Mussicadzi River inside Gorongosa National Park with Shem Compion, a long-standing park ambassador, for a maximum of four or five guests on a private vehicle. Targets include African wild dogs, lions, misty floodplain scenes below Mount Gorongosa and birds, plus insight into the park's research and pangolin rehabilitation.
Open months
| Month | Presence |
|---|---|
| Jan | Outside the window |
| Feb | Outside the window |
| Mar | Outside the window |
| Apr | Outside the window |
| May | Outside the window |
| Jun | Outside the window |
| Jul | In season |
| Aug | In season |
| Sep | Outside the window |
| Oct | Outside the window |
| Nov | Outside the window |
| Dec | Outside the window |
Light on 15 July
Clear sky
| From | To | Light |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 06:01 | Night |
| 06:01 | 06:19 | Blue hour |
| 06:19 | 06:47 | Golden hour |
| 06:47 | 07:54 | Soft |
| 07:54 | 10:26 | Medium |
| 10:26 | 13:10 | Harsh |
| 13:10 | 15:42 | Medium |
| 15:42 | 16:50 | Soft |
| 16:50 | 17:17 | Golden hour |
| 17:17 | 17:36 | Blue hour |
| 17:36 | 24:00 | Night |
3.2 hours of golden and soft light.
Light by month
Hours a day
| Month | Golden hour | Soft | Medium | Harsh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 0.9 h | 2.1 h | 3.6 h | 6.4 h |
| Feb | 0.9 h | 2.0 h | 3.5 h | 6.2 h |
| Mar | 0.8 h | 2.0 h | 3.6 h | 5.6 h |
| Apr | 0.9 h | 2.1 h | 4.0 h | 4.7 h |
| May | 0.9 h | 2.2 h | 4.7 h | 3.3 h |
| Jun | 0.9 h | 2.3 h | 5.4 h | 2.3 h |
| Jul (window) | 0.9 h | 2.2 h | 5.0 h | 2.8 h |
| Aug (window) | 0.9 h | 2.1 h | 4.2 h | 4.2 h |
| Sep | 0.8 h | 2.0 h | 3.7 h | 5.3 h |
| Oct | 0.9 h | 2.0 h | 3.5 h | 6.0 h |
| Nov | 0.9 h | 2.0 h | 3.6 h | 6.3 h |
| Dec | 0.9 h | 2.1 h | 3.7 h | 6.4 h |
The trip
- Length
- 7 days
- Group size
- Up to 4 people
- Led by
- Shem Compion
- Route
- Starts and ends in Gorongosa National Park (Muzimu Lodge)
- Language
- English
Route
- Muzimu Lodge
- Gorongosa National Park
What the price covers
- Included
- Not stated
Prices are in the operator's currency. Conversions on the site are approximate and marked ≈. Enquiry form coming soon.
Ethics
- Feeding Unverified
- Baiting Unverified
- Captive Animals Unverified
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Light and conditions
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Light through the year
Golden hour is when the sun is low, between the horizon and 6° above it: soft, warm light. Times are for the 15th of each month, in Maputo time (with summer time where it applies). In-season months are marked.
| Month | Golden hour | Daylight | Sun at noon | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning golden hour | Evening golden hour | |||
| Jan | 05:21– | 17:54– | 13h 8m13 h 8 min | 88° |
| Feb | 05:39– | 17:47– | 12h 42m12 h 42 min | 84° |
| Mar | 05:48– | 17:28– | 12h 12m12 h 12 min | 73° |
| Apr | 05:55– | 17:02– | 11h 40m11 h 40 min | 61° |
| May | 06:05– | 16:44– | 11h 14m11 h 14 min | 52° |
| Jun | 06:16– | 16:41– | 11h11 h | 48° |
| JulIn season | 06:19– | 16:50– | 11h 6m11 h 6 min | 50° |
| AugIn season | 06:06– | 17:01– | 11h 28m11 h 28 min | 57° |
| Sep | 05:41– | 17:08– | 11h 59m11 h 59 min | 68° |
| Oct | 05:16– | 17:14– | 12h 31m12 h 31 min | 80° |
| Nov | 05:00– | 17:26– | 13h13 h | 90° |
| Dec | 05:03– | 17:43– | 13h 15m13 h 15 min | 86° |
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- Unknown
Sources
Imported listing, not yet claimed by the owner · last checked 28 Oct 2026