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14 day Discover Mozambique

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Children 17yrs and older welcome

14 day Discover MozambiqueEnjoy the surf, seafood and sunshine of Mozambique with a stop-off at the Kruger National Park en route.
  • Kruger National Park
  • Blyde River Canyon
  • Mozambiquan coast

Discover the secrets of Mozambique. See the wonders of the Kruger National Park en-route to Mozambique, Bilene, Inhambane, Praia de Tofo, Morrungulo, Vilanculo, Inhassoro. Enjoy snorkelling off an island in the Bazaruto Archipelago.
Exciting optional excursions include parasailing, diving and 4x4 beach trails.

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Start: Johannesburg
Scheduled flights: Johannesburg International Airport
Day 1 Swaziland
You depart Johannesburg and travel through scenic Mpumalanga until you reach the border to the Kingdom of Swaziland. Entering Swaziland you travel to the Malolotja Nature Reserve where will be spending the night. There are a number of wonderful walks in the area as well as some optional excursions accompanied by a local ranger.
Optional Activities: Hiking, Nature Walks.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Huts: Malolotja Nature Reserve
Facilities: Good ablutions, hot showers
Route: Johannesburg to Swaziland. ±360 km
Travel time: 5-6 hrs plus border crossing

On the way you will stop in Nelspruit for supplies.
Day 2
Traditional thatch and stone houses scatter the hillsides around the Shewula Mountain Camp. This community- run eco-tourism facility has been a great success and here you can experience some of the traditional Swazi lifestyle. A fantastic option is to arrange a traditional Swazi meal and join in with the preparation.
Optional Activities: Traditional Dancing, Traditional Meal, Walks in Reserve.
Day 3
Today you will leave Swaziland behind us and cross in to Moçambique. You will be traveling north alongside the ocean and experience the beautiful vistas of the Moçambique coast. In the late afternoon you arrive at the first camp at Praia do Tofo where you can take the first swim in the warm Indian Ocean.
Optional Activities: Snorkeling, Scuba Diving.
Day 4
A short drive up the coastline takes us to Morrungulo where you will spend the night. There are many optional activities here such as scuba diving and snorkeling. In between activities there is time to relax on the beautiful beach.
Optional Activities: Snorkeling, Scuba Diving.
Day 6 - 7 Vilanculos
Today you depart Morrungulo and drive north to Vilankulo. There is an opportunity to cross by dhow or speedboat to the islands in the Bazaruto Archipelago where you relax 'island style', snorkeling or soaking up the sun. Should you decide not to go to the islands then Vilankulo offers many interesting sights. Those who went to the islands will arrive back in Vilankulo fairly late and so you spend the night here before returning to the Inhambane area the next day.
Optional Activities: Bazaruto Excursion
Day 8 - 9 Inhambane
Driving south through beautiful coconut plantations, you pass through the Old European settlement of Inhambane haunted by the memories of the old slave trade along the coast. In the early afternoon you arrive at the campsite, right on the beach, for the next two days. You will have a full day to partake in the various optional activities here, including horse riding and Quad biking.
Optional Activities: Scuba Diving, Horse Riding, Quad Biking, Snorkeling, Boat Cruise.
Day 10 Maputo
From Inhambane you drive further south to the bustling capital of Moçambique. You arrive in Maputo in the afternoon where you will have time to explore and experience this true African city.
Day 11 - 12 Central Kruger
Today you return to South Africa to the world famous Kruger National Park where you will do the best to see Africa's Big 5. Two nights are spent in this magnificent area viewing game and taking photos. The South African National Parks offers informative dawn game walks and night drives in the park (accompanied by a ranger). These are excellent for seeing the smaller animals and experiencing the wilderness.
Optional Activities: Night drive and dawn game walks
Day 13 Blyde River Canyon
Sadly you leave Kruger behind us, but the visit to the Cheetah breeding centre more than makes up for any disappointment felt. You will also be traveling the panorama route through some spectacular scenery on the last full day of tour. Blyde River Canyon, God's Window and Bourke's Luck Potholes will be some of today's highlights.
Day 14
Today the tour ends. Depending on the time and sightings the day before in Kruger, you might use the morning to catch up on any of the highlights that you might have missed yesterday. You return to Johannesburg where you will be dropped off. Most groups will arrange a l dinner together this evening in one of Johannesburg's many excellent restaurants.
End: Johannesburg
Scheduled flights: Johannesburg International Airport
Rate includes
Meals as indicated on the itinerary, accommodation, registered guides, and transport per itinerary.
Rate excludes
All items of personal nature, alcohol, snacks, souvenirs, tips and optional activities.
Group size
Minimum: 5    Maximum: 23

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