COUNTRIES VISITED: SOUTH AFRICA, SWAZILAND, MOZAMBIQUE
Day 1/2 Swaziland – Hlane Royal National Park
Departing Johannesburg early, we travel through the Mpumalanga province to Swaziland. After crossing the border we enter Hlane Royal National Park, a huge nature reserve, home to lion, elephant and white rhino, plus an amazing diversity of birdlife. There are a wide range of optional activities available from hiking to game drives, as well as a Lion tour.
Optional Activities: Hiking, Game Drives, Lion Tour.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner (Breakfast on Day2)
Day 3/4 Mozambique – Praia Do Tofo
We say goodbye to Swazi hospitality and cross into Mozambique. Travelling north you can’t help but be captivated by the beautiful coastal scenery before arriving in Praia Do Tofo and our campsite for the next two nights. Whether you just want to relax on the white sandy beaches or take on some of Africa’s most amazing diving and snorkelling spots, there’s plenty on offer in Tofo. In season Tofo is one of the worlds best sites for the viewing of the world’s largest fish, the Whale Shark.
Optional Activities: Snorkelling, Scuba Diving and Surfing.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5/6/7 Vilanculos - Bazaruto Archipelago
The Bazaruto Archipelago is Mozambique’s premier destination and its not hard to understand why. A protected area, the sea-life here is spectacular and snorkelling at one of the reefs is one of the best ways to enjoy it. After travelling north to Vilanculos we enjoy a relaxing evening before we depart on our excursion to the Islands. The Bazaruto excursion is taken on the traditional sailing vessel of the African East Coast, the Dhow. We sail out to the islands and have the opportunity to snorkel, swim and relax over these 2 days. Finally we return to Vilanculos and another peaceful evening on the coast.
Optional Activities: Snorkelling, Horse Riding
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8/9 Inhambane
Today we travel through coconut plantations to the old Portuguese settlement of Inhambane. This coastal region is very relaxing and boasts incredible beaches. There are many optional activities available here from fishing to horse riding.
Optional Activities: Scuba Diving, Horse Riding, Quad Biking, Snorkelling, Fishing, Boat Cruise.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10 Maputo
We return south to Mozambique’s capital, Maputo, where we take a city tour including the Fort of Nossa Senhora da Conceiao, and the Central Railway Station. Mozambique gained full independence from the Portuguese in 1975, but only gained political stability in more recent times and is undergoing a major upgrade as the country’s economy grows. In the evening we have the chance to sample one of Maputo’s excellent seafood restaurants.
Optional Activities: Dinner out
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 11/12 South Africa – Kruger National Park
Today we return to South Africa to the world famous Kruger NP, where we hope to spot Africa’s Big 5. The Kruger NP is the most famous nature conservation area in the world. Two nights are spent in this magnificent area enjoying African wildlife. Informative dawn game walks and night drives (accompanied by a ranger) are offered as an optional extra.
Optional Activities: SANP Night Drive and Dawn Game Walks.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 13 Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre
We move to the greater Kruger area today and visit a Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre, where cheetahs and other animals are being re-educated before being released back in to the wild. We also enjoy an informative evening village tour with displays of fire dancing by the local people.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 14 Johannesburg
Early in the morning we take a walk with a local expert in the wildlife concession area just outside of the Kruger NP, there is nothing like seeing the animals up close! Travelling along the Panorama Route we stop at Blyde River Canyon and Bourkes Luck Potholes. The tour ends on arrival in Johannesburg. As the arrival time can vary greatly we do not recommend any onward travel today. Johannesburg has many excellent restaurants and the group often spends this evening together.
Optional Activities: Dinner out.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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