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The Maputo Elephant Reserve, Maputo is one of the major tourist attractions in Maputo. It is an important center for eco tourism in Maputo. Maputo is the capital city of Mozambique and is known for its scenic beauty and diverse culture. The Maputo Elephant Reserve, Maputo provides an ideal habitat for different variety of wild elephants. Tourists and nature lovers visit the reserve to see the wild elephants amidst their habitat.

The Maputo Elephant Reserve in Maputo is located around 79 kms from the city center of Maputo. It is one of the popular parts of Maputo tours. Plenty of guided wildlife tours are undertaken to the Maputo Elephant Reserve, Maputo by the local tourist board and other private travel agencies. Most trips take place in cars or trekkers. There are also some lodging centers around the reserve which offer pleasant accommodation. The wildlife reserve has a sandy and humid climate and is home to extensive grasslands which are the ideal habitat for elephants.

There are a number of species of elephants in Maputo Elephant Reserve. Apart from elephants, the park is also home to other species of animals like leopards, antelopes, crocodiles, zebras, hippopotamus and jackals. There are also some species of baboons and apes in the forest. The saline lakes in the wildlife reserve are home to wide range of beautiful birds like flamingos and other water birds.

The ideal time of visiting Maputo Elephant Reserve, Maputo is between the months of April and September when the weather is dry and pleasant. It is the best time to spot animals as they come to the rivers and the lakes to drink water. Travelers can see the zebras roaming in the grasslands or they can watch groups of elephants striding by truck to tail.

The Mozambican government and the forest department have undertaken various steps to conserve the Maputo Elephant Reserve in Maputo and increase the animal population in the reserve. The forest department has taken initiatives for the artificial breeding of elephants and some other species of animals. Researchers and wildlife enthusiasts also come to the wildlife reserve for various educational projects.

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