Mozambique, Kruger & Swazi Discoverer
13 days
From
$ 2949
Duration13 days
Want to tell a better travel story at your next dinner party? Tell ‘em about the time you went to southeast Africa. Nature is front-and-centre on this 13-day trip across three countries, with plenty of time devoted to the region’s amazing national parks and spotless beaches. Wander around the Portuguese-influenced cities of Mozambique, take a traditional dhow safari boat around Bazaruto National Park, track the "big five" in Kruger National Park, and drive the legendary Panorama Route to Johannesburg. Your stories are improving already.
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Duration: 13 daysService level: Standard
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Physical Grading: Light
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Ages: 12+
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Itinerary
Day 1: Johannesburg
There are no planned activities until the evening welcome meeting.
Arrive at any time.
Day 2: Johannesburg/Mlilwane
Visit the mountainous Kingdom of Swaziland. Ruled by King Mswati III, Swaziland is one of three monarchies in Africa.
Spend some time exploring the local markets, where you can find traditional Swazi candles, handmade baskets, carvings, and jewellery.
Spend some time exploring the local markets, where you can find traditional Swazi candles, handmade baskets, carvings, and jewellery.
Cross the border to Swaziland and stop at the local markets to find authentic Swazi crafts.
Meals: B
Day 3: Mlilwane/Maputo
Cross the border and continue to the capital city, Maputo. Take a short orientation walk with your CEO when you arrive in the afternoon.
Enjoy an early morning guided walk in Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary, before departing for Mozambique.
It is possible to be denied entry at the border if you haven't organized your visa in advance. For the best price and less hassle at the border, it's best to get a Mozambique visa from an embassy before arriving.
Meals: B
Day 4: Maputo/Inhambane
Stop at the market in Maputo, before heading north to Praia do Tofo. It's easy to see what makes Mozambique so captivating, as we watch the beautiful coastal scenery slide by.
In Tofo, opt to swim, snorkel, dive, or relax.
In Tofo, opt to swim, snorkel, dive, or relax.
Head to Inhambane as a base for exploring Praia do Tofo. Enjoy a short orientation drive around town before continuing to the beach.
Stay in traditional beach lodges.
Meals: B
Day 5: Inhambane
Enjoy free time to laze on the white-sand beach, go swimming, surfing, snorkelling, or diving and take plenty of time to enjoy the laid back atmosphere.
Meals: B
Day 6: Inhambane/Vilanculos
Continue to Vilanculos, our jumping-off point to explore stunning Bazaruto National Park, one of southern Africa's largest marine parks. Enjoy the Indian Ocean's sparkling clear waters and the abundance of marine life.
A full travel day north ends in Vilanculos, the perfect spot for more beach time.
The evening will be spent in Vilanculos in chalet-type accommodation.
Meals: B
Day 7: Vilanculos
The itinerary for the dhow excursion through the archipelago is flexible based on weather and other conditions. The plan is to depart for Magaruque Island with opportunities to snorkel and explore the island's sandy beaches.
Enjoy lunch and relax before setting sail for the beach camp back on the mainland.
Enjoy lunch and relax before setting sail for the beach camp back on the mainland.
Enjoy a traditional dhow (boat) safari through Bazaruto National Park and beach camping on the mainland.
The camp is equipped with tents, mattresses, pillows, sleeping bags, lights, showers, and basic toilets— just rustic enough.
Enjoy lunch of fresh fish or squid, salad, and local dishes.
Enjoy dinner of fresh fish or squid, salad, rice or spaghetti, and local dishes.
Meals: B, L, D
Day 8: Vilanculos
Head to Bazaruto Island to hike the sand dunes. Visit Two Mile Reef for another excellent snorkelling opportunity. Enjoy lunch on the island before heading back to mainland Vilanculos for a night in town.
Accommodation is back in the chalets in Vilanculos town.
Fruit salad, eggs, bread, tea, coffee, and juice.
Enjoy another local lunch on the islands.
Meals: B, L
Day 9: Vilanculos/Xai-Xai
Travel to a lodge about 30km (18.6 mi) outside Xai-Xai. Arrive in the late afternoon and take some time to relax in the area.
Head to the lodge outside Xai-Xai. Take a walk on the beach, enjoy a local beer at the restaurant, or just relax and take in the beautiful scenery.
Meals: B
Day 10: Xai-Xai
Visit the market and shops in the centre of the town and opt to enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before returning to the resort for an afternoon of relaxing on the beach.
Visit Xai-Xai town to visit the markets, shops, and restaurants on the Limpopo River. Opt to spend free time in the afternoon on the beach.
Meals: B
Day 11: Xai-Xai/Hazyview
Cross back into South Africa and drive through the famous Kruger National Park, to our safari camp just outside the gates.
Meals: B, D
Day 12: Kruger National Park
Opt to upgrade to an open 4x4 vehicle for the wildlife safari drive.
Enjoy a full-day wildlife safari drive in the Kruger Park (in our vehicle). Experience a traditional dinner and local dancing in the evening.
Meals: B, D
Day 13: Hazyview/Johannesburg
Onward travel can be booked in the evening. We recommend booking a post night to further explore Johannesburg and the apartheid and Mandela sights of nearby Soweto Township.
Travel from the Kruger area back to Johannesburg Airport, where the tour ends on arrival.
Meals: B
Inclusions
Included
- Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
- Wildlife walk in Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary
- Maputo orientation walk
- Inhambane orientation walk
- Beach time in Praia do Tofo & Vilanculos
- Bazaruto National Park entrance
- Traditional dhow (boat) safari
- Kruger National Park wildlife safari drive in our vehicle
- Panorama Route drive
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
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Transport
Private bus, Dhow, Walking -
Accommodation
Hotels (3 nts), Chalets/bungalows (8 nts), Camping (1 nt)