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MOZAMBIQUE & BEYOND FIXED ACCOMMODATION / MINIMAL TENTING ( ENQUIRY )

A15 day safari into South Africa’s premier national park - the wildlife sanctuary of the Kruger national park. We spend a comprehensive period on the tropical beaches of Mozambique, We meet the noble Swazi nation in the Hlane national park before our return to Johannesburg.

A safari of sunrises, of unsheltered waters, virgin beaches and lone palm trees. Of majestic rivers and waterfalls. We find that on these deserted white beaches we are able to make friends with someone we have known all our lives, ourselves. It is a safari for the romantic - moonlit beaches, ceilings of stars and carpets of sand. We meet Africa face to face, and in doing so, come away with emotions often buried by modern civilizations. We hope that those of you who join us on this tropical paradise safari will be enriched by the experiences we go through.

 
 


INTRODUCTION
The safari departs from our designated Lodge in Johannesburg. Heading east, we explore the Mpumalanga Region; thereafter we search for the BIG 5 in the Kruger National Park. We travel in 4x4 conditions across the Transfronteir National Park to spend seven days at four resorts on the Mozambique Coast, relaxing and feasting on seafood and solitude. We are exposed to Swazi Culture and wild- life excursions as we spend two days in Swaziland's Premier game reserve - Hlane Royal Park. The safari concludes upon arrival back at our lodge / airport in Johannesburg.

MOZAMBIQUE SAFARI HIGHLIGHTS:
Mpumalanga panorama route
2 days game viewing in the Land Rover in the Kruger National Park
4x4 driving across the Transfronteir National Park into Mozambique
The Bay of Tofu Inhambane
Palm Trees in paradise - Morrungulo
Whale watching trips are organized in season
Blue Water Beach Lodge Vilankulo,
Islands of the Bazaruto Archipelago
Day excursion Magaruque Island
Lagoon of Chidenguele
The Mountain Kingdom of Swaziland
Game walks in Hlane Royal National Park

DAY 1
SABIE
We rise with the sun and, after breakfast, travel east to an area of great natural beauty, an area called mpumalanga. We  spend the complete day immersed in god’s garden. Majestic waterfalls, old gold town museums, mountain passes, and horizons that meet the sky. We will visit bourke’s luck potholes, blyde river canyon, the three rondavels, pilgrims rest museum and numerous waterfalls en route to our bungalows for the night.
Bungalows
DISTANCE - 600KM
DURATION - 8 HRS
CONDITIONS - GOOD TAR

DAY 2
THE KRUGER NATIONAL PARK - BERG & DAL
After breakfast we depart for our first wildlife adventure.. We enter the kruger national park and head for our base the night. After settling into camp we depart for a day out in search of the wildlife for which this park is so famous. We hope to capture the big five - lion - leopard - buffalo - elephant - rhino.  After lunch we resume our search, often spending long periods waiting for that special moment at waterholes or in the bush. Not only the lion, the raptors and the small creatures will fascinate all wildlife enthusiasts.
Bungalows
DISTANCE – 200 KM
DURATION – 5 HRS
CONDITIONS – TAR & DIRT

DAYS 3 & 4 
THE KRUGER NATIONAL PARK - LETABA CAMP
After breakfast we depart for our camp in the centre of the park. En route we resume our search, often spending long periods waiting for that special moment at waterholes or in the bush. Not only the lion, the raptors and the small creatures will fascinate all wildlife enthusiasts. We spend two days centre of the park; this gives the group the chance to enhance our wildlife experience.
Bungalows
DISTANCE – GAME DRIVES
DURATION - ALL DAY
CONDITIONS – GOOD DIRT

DAY 5
THE LIMPOPO NATIONAL PARK - MASSINGER DAM COMMUNITY CAMPSITE CAMPING
Wild camping. We pack up camp, load the landies and conduct a morning game drive in the kruger national park en route to our next adventure. We cross the border between south africa and mozambique at the giriyondo border post and continue our endeavour in the transfronteir national park - the limpopo national park in mozambique. The area is totally uncommercialized, a birding paradise and we camp the night at the community campsite on the shore of massinger dam Wild camping tents
DISTANCE – 200 KM
DURATION – 5 HRS
CONDITIONS – 4X4 DIRT

DAYS 6 & 7
TOFU BEACH MANGO BEACH RESORT BUNGALOWS
We travel to the coastal area and head north through inhambane to praia do tofu. Our base for 2 nights. A tropical resort called mango beach. Here we check into our bungalows and set out to explore the area. The indian ocean is magic, full of sealife and the opportunity to dive and snorkel the famous mozambique reefs is a must. Enjoy long walks on the white beaches or a game of volley ball. Maybe even just relaxing at the beach bar, reading or writing to those unfortunate friends back home. A seafood feast tonight in the camp restaurant.
Bungalows 
DISTANCE – 500 KM
DURATION - 8 HRS
CONDITIONS – 4X4 DIRT & TAR

DAY 8
VILANCULOS
Our destination, blue water beach lodge at vilankulo, a pristine beach lodge across from the islands of the bazaruto archipelago. We spend the afternoon lazing about the terrace observing the islands whilst contemplating the excursion that tomorrow promises.
Bungalows
DISTANCE – 280 KM
DURATION – 4HRS
CONDITIONS - TAR

DAY 9
BEACH LODGE - VILANCULO
Bazaruto island hopping safari. Depart for magaruque island, landing on the north point of the island. Snorkel off the base reef and wander off along pristine white beaches. Set sail for bazaruto island, arriving late afternoon. Explore the island lakes and marshes and walk up the dunes of ponta dundo. After lunch, we set sail for vilankulo, arriving at about 4.30 pm. We spend the late afternoon refreshing after our nautical experience and tonight we savour a seafood feast in the lodge restaurant.
Bungalows
DISTANCE – N/A
DURATION – N/A
CONDITIONS – N/A

DAY 10 & 11
MORRUNGULO
We retrace our footprints south to journey on to morrungulo, our tropical paradise camp for the next two nights. Time off in morrungulo on the endless deserted beaches, where the coconut palms meet the ocean. The clear warm indian ocean is ideal for snorkelling and diving. Whale watching trips are organized in season. All diving excursions can be booked at the campsite.  Collect shells , visit the markets and bakery and trade with the locals. Nb: look out for the falling coconuts!
Bungalows
DISTANCE – 140KM
DURATION – 2 HRS
CONDITIONS – TAR / DIRT

DAYS 12
THE SUNSET BEACH HOLIDAY RESORT - CHIDENGUELE
We depart this tiny piece of paradise  and travel south, past mystical turquoise blue waterways - the quissico lagoon and lake poelela. The area offers fantastic photographic opportunities. En route we stop at markets and small road side shops to meet the mozambiquan local people - friendly people. Tonight, another piece of paradise - the sunset beach holiday resort - chidenguele for our last period on the beach
Bungalows
DISTANCE – 400 KM
DURATION – 5 HRS
CONDITIONS - TAR

DAYS 13 & 14
HLANE ROYAL NATIONAL PARK
We travel onto swaziland and our last base for two nights in the hlane royal national park. Our last two days in africa. We walk and explore the game reserve with a local guide - siesta period is spent game-viewing or birding at the waterhole. We spend the afternoon on a walk in the wilderness, hoping to get up close and personal with the elephant and rhino found herein. We will visit a hippo pool and enjoy our final african sunset.
Bungalows
DISTANCE – 500 KM
DURATION – 6 HRS
CONDITIONS - TAR

DAY 15
We rise as usual and pack the vehicle for the last time. Travel through rural swaziland and stop at a major craft market before we depart via the oshoek border post. We will stop at a roadside café for lunch and our safari concludes upon arrival at oliver thambo airport.
DISTANCE – 550 KM
DURATION – 7 HRS
CONDITIONS – GOOD TAR

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES AND TOURS:

JOHANNESBURG:                     MOZAMBIQUE:                        
GOLD REEF CITY                     DIVING                                    
SUN CITY                               SNORKELLING                        
LION PARK                             WHALE WATCHING                 
CITY TOURS
SOWETO TOURS

DIVING EXCURSIONS AND EQUIPMENT CAN BE BOOKED AT MOST CAMPS SITES ALONG THE COAST.
GROUP SIZE MIN 4 PAX / MAX 7 OR UNLIMITED IN A SPECIAL REQUEST GROUP.




































 
 

 

  
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