2,436 m
Elevation
766 m
Prominence
-19.8000°, 33.4333°
Coordinates
Unknown — pre-modern era
First Ascent
About Monte Binga
Mozambique's highest peak on the Zimbabwe border, in the rugged Chimanimani Mountains with endemic plants.
Climbing Monte Binga: route, season and difficulty
- How long it takes
- 8–14 hours round trip, or two days using a mountain hut
- Do you need a guide?
- Not required if you are comfortable with exposed scrambling and mountain navigation, but a guide is a good call in poor visibility or early season.
- Best season
- Usually the local dry season — anytime outside the monsoon or rainy months.
- Terrain & gear
- Steep trails with scrambling, loose rock or short exposed sections. Helmet, sturdy boots, wind and rain shell, headtorch, and a via-ferrata set if the route is cabled.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the highest mountain in Mozambique?
The highest mountain in Mozambique is Monte Binga, at 2,436 meters above sea level.
How long does it take to climb Monte Binga?
Allow 8–14 hours round trip, or two days using a mountain hut. Times vary with fitness, conditions and which trailhead you start from.
Can you climb Monte Binga without a guide?
Not required if you are comfortable with exposed scrambling and mountain navigation, but a guide is a good call in poor visibility or early season.
When is the best time to climb Monte Binga?
The usual season is the local dry season — anytime outside the monsoon or rainy months. Outside that window expect snow, storms or closed access.
What gear do you need for Monte Binga?
Helmet, sturdy boots, wind and rain shell, headtorch, and a via-ferrata set if the route is cabled.
How high is Monte Binga?
Monte Binga stands at 2,436 meters (7,992 feet).
Where is Monte Binga located?
Monte Binga is located in Mozambique, within the Chimanimani Mountains.
Has Martin climbed Monte Binga?
Not yet — Monte Binga is still on Martin's list of remaining country highpoints.