Gorongosa National Park, Mozambique: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to Gorongosa National Park, Mozambique? If you're planning to go to Gorongosa National Park, the following is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

Contents

  1. When to go to Gorongosa National Park
  2. Important essentials for Gorongosa National Park
  3. Activities for Gorongosa National Park
  4. Gorongosa National Park in January: weather and what to pack
  5. Gorongosa National Park in February: weather and what to pack
  6. Gorongosa National Park in March: weather and what to pack
  7. Gorongosa National Park in April: weather and what to pack
  8. Gorongosa National Park in May: weather and what to pack
  9. Gorongosa National Park in June: weather and what to pack
  10. Gorongosa National Park in July: weather and what to pack
  11. Gorongosa National Park in August: weather and what to pack
  12. Gorongosa National Park in September: weather and what to pack
  13. Gorongosa National Park in October: weather and what to pack
  14. Gorongosa National Park in November: weather and what to pack
  15. Gorongosa National Park in December: weather and what to pack

About your travel guide

Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to Gorongosa National Park, Mozambique

Based on the climate and weather in Gorongosa National Park, the best time to go is September. See below for details.

Important essentials for Gorongosa National Park, Mozambique

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Gorongosa National Park, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • Travel insurance that includes COVID-19 coverage

    Cases are climbing again, and areas are returning to lockdown. If you or a companion get COVID-19, you may be stuck with no way home -- but travel insurance can protect you. Learn more about COVID-19 and travel insurance


  • N95 masks

    These N95 masks provide the best level of COVID protection you can have.


  • Kids' KN95 masks

    N95 masks are not available for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).


  • Touchless thermometer

    A touchless thermometer is important to have.


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.


  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is a good TSA-friendly option.

  • (U.S. Residents) Telehealth COVID-19 test for entry to U.S.

    U.S. residents still need a certified COVID-19 test to return home, but it can now be via Zoom. Learn more


  • A vaccine card protector

    Vaccine cards often become worn. An unreadable vaccination card can cause severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps avoid that.

General health necessities


  • Emergency water purifier

    Some rural areas may have potentially unsafe tap water, so it's useful to have an emergency water purifier like this one.


  • Travel first aid kit

    This one is a excellent kit.


  • Emergency motion sickness relief

Don't forget these

What to wear/what to pack for Gorongosa National Park, Mozambique by month

Already know when you're traveling?

January

If you go to Gorongosa National Park in January, you will notice that it is extremely hot. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the low 80s F (high 20s C).

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February

February in this region is consistently hot. Temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. It rains about half of the time.

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March

Traveling to Gorongosa National Park in March, you will notice that it can be very hot. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the low 80s F (high 20s C).

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April

April in Gorongosa National Park is hot. Temperatures average in the high 70s F (mid 20s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. It rains regularly.

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May

May here is pretty consistently hot. Temperatures average in the low 70s F (low 20s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. It rains a bit less than half of the time.

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June

June here is warm. Temperatures average in the high 60s F (low 20s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. It rains about a third of the time.

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July

If you are traveling to Gorongosa National Park in July, you will notice that it is warm. Expect it to rain 5-10 days this month. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the high 60s F (low 20s C).

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August

August is a perfect temperature. Temperatures average in the low 70s F (low 20s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. It rains a bit less than half of the time.

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September

September in Gorongosa National Park dry with little rain. Temperatures average in the 70s F (low 20s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. It rains once in a while.

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October

October is extremely warm. Temperatures average in the high 70s F (mid 20s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. It rains regularly.

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November

Traveling to Gorongosa National Park in November, you will notice that it can be very hot. Expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the high 70s F (mid 20s C).

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December

If you go to Gorongosa National Park in December, you will notice that it can be very hot. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the low 80s F (high 20s C).

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