Lake Urema
Lago Urema
A seasonal lake in the heart of the park, where hippos, crocodiles and flocks of waterbirds gather. It is a great place for birdwatching and sunsets.
Lago Urema sits at the lowest point of the Rift Valley, fed by rivers flowing down from the Gorongosa Mountain. In the dry season its area is only a little over ten square kilometers, but in the rainy season it can expand several times over and flood the surrounding plain. Hippos, Nile crocodiles, African fish eagles, pelicans and storks are often seen along the shore, along with thousands of waterbirds. Across the park, more than 400 bird species have been recorded. You can join a park safari to reach the lakeside viewpoint. When water levels allow, boat and canoe trips are also available, and the sunset over the lake is especially beautiful in the evening. The lake is about 25 km from Chitengo Camp, and visits must be made with a guide.
Opening hours
Visit by safari vehicle; booking required
Nearby sights
- Urema Floodplain
- Lion House (Casa dos Leões)
- E.O. Wilson Biodiversity Laboratory
- Chitengo Camp
- Gorongosa Coffee
- Mount Gorongosa
- Cheringoma Plateau