Like Gorongosa, Maputo National Park suffered heavily during the civil war, with its wildlife populations being severely depleted. However, the establishment of the Peace Parks Foundation and the creation of the Lubombo Transfrontier Conservation Area—a cross-border conservation initiative with South Africa and Swaziland—has transformed the park into a beacon of recovery.

Elephants, zebras, giraffes, and other herbivores have been reintroduced to Maputo National Park through translocation efforts, restoring the park’s natural balance. The park’s unique blend of coastal dunes, wetlands, and savannahs has made it an ecological treasure, where both land and marine conservation efforts are flourishing. The park is also home to endangered sea turtles, and ongoing efforts are protecting these marine species. Additionally, ecotourism is becoming a driving force for the park’s sustainability, with infrastructure development attracting tourists and generating income for local communities.