Niassa National Reserve

#34 among destinations in Mozambique

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Niassa Reserve is a nature reserve in Cabo Delgado Province and Niassa Province, Mozambique. Covering over 42,000 square kilometres, it is the largest protected area in the country. The reserve is part of the Trans-Frontier Conservation Area and links to the Tanzanian Lukwika-Lumesule Game Reserve. It will connect to the Lake Niassa Reserve when it is completed. ()

Local name: Reserva Nacional do Niassa Established: 1954 (71 years ago)Area: 16216.26 mi²Elevation: 1388 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 12°8'17"S, 37°40'26"E

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Niassa National Reserve – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mount Mecula, Mecula District.

4.7 miNW
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Mount Mecula
119 min walk • Mount Mecula is a mountain in northern Mozambique. It is located in Niassa Province, near the center of Niassa National Reserve. Mount Mecula is an isolated granite outcrop or inselberg, and is relatively isolated from other mountains. Mount Yao is located to 128 km to the southwest in the national reserve.
1.6 miN
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Mecula District
41 min walk • Mecula District is a district of Niassa Province in north-western Mozambique. The principal town is Mecula. Part of the Niassa Reserve is located in this district.