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NIASSA


– NIASSA –

A pioneering wilderness and conservation expedition in Mozambique


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Niassa National Reserve (NNR) is located in northern Mozambique, with its
northern boundary the Ruvuma River bordering Tanzania. NNR is recognized as the
most important protected zone in Mozambique, a critical protected area left in
Africa, and one of the last great wilderness areas on earth. It covers more than
16,000 mi2 (42,000km2) and therefore larger than Switzerland. It is of profound
importance for the global conservation of African wildlife, especially for the
African lion, wild dog and elephant.

Biodiversity surveys have revealed a species-rich and largely intact ecosystem
of miombo woodlands, rivers, inselbergs (granite “island” mountains), wetlands,
and plains. NNR also supports rare birds like the Taita falcon, African skimmer,
Dickinson’s kestrel and Angola pitta as well as an endemic reptile, the Mecula
Girdled Lizard.

Despite its size, importance, biodiversity and spectacular scenery, NNR is
little known internationally and does not receive the same world-wide public
support of other better-known protected areas of similar critical importance.
Increases in elephant poaching, timber logging, habitat transformation,
population growth and bush meat snaring are some of the pressures on the reserve
and its species.

FOR MORE ON HOW THIS EXPEDITION EVOLVED AND A LOOK AT OUR PREVIOUS ADVENTURES IN
NIASSA, CLICK HERE…




EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS



Walking



Canoeing



Mobile camping



Conservation and community



Wildlife



Birdwatching



Photography



Game Drives





– EXPEDITION OVERVIEW –



Most Expeditions into Niassa are based around seven nights in the reserve
exploring on foot, by canoe and game drive vehicle. We use the charming
community built and operated Mpopo Camp, located on an island in the Lugenda
river, and a mobile fly camp to support our canoeing forays down the Lugenda
river and walking adventures into the ridgelines and inselbergs.

The regions spectacular and varied landscapes include the magnificent Lugenda
River with its braided channels and sandy beaches, numerous Inselbergs –also
known as “island mountains”, vast woodlands, forests and open floodplains.  Game
viewing can be very exciting as we track down seldom seen species and the areas
unique wildlife. The birding is fantastic. Game viewing in this remote
wilderness takes more time and effort than in more established safari
destinations –a refreshing change from the more “on-tap” experiences elsewhere.

Perhaps the greatest part of this trip is that the entire enormous concession is
ours, and ours alone for the duration of the trip. You will not see another
tourist during your entire time in Niassa! Each expedition is tailored to
combine the perfect balance of activities, adventure and accommodation depending
on our guests interests and needs.

We access the reserve by private charter aircraft from and to Nampula,
Mozambique.


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A pioneering wilderness and conservation expedition in Mozambique


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– YOUR GUIDE –



FRASER GEAR



“I first explored Niassa Reserve in Northern Mozambique almost twenty years ago.
It was huge, challenging and remote. We would spend days trying to get anywhere
on seldom used tracks. The vehicles took a hammering and trying to arrange
logistical support for our walking and canoeing explorations was nearly
impossible. Game was shy, localized and not easy to find. There was no-one else
around….. I was in love – this was the wildness that I craved, the sheer scale
and beauty of the place was so moving. Gigantic mountains, magnificent rivers,
enormous tusked elephant bulls and towering Sterculia trees had made their mark
on me forever”. Fraser Gear


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