Mozambique & Kruger: Beach & Bush - 14 Days

(Small Group Tour)

Sunway Mozambique xai-xai East Africa Safaris

This easy paced, relaxing small group tour is perfect for those looking for a different experience in Southern Africa. From the rich culture of the Zulu nation to the Portuguese and Arab influences in Mozambique, experience everything from wetlands and unique coastal ecosystems to beaches and excellent diving. And of course, big game viewing and bush walks with a local ranger in the iconic Kruger National Park.

Johannesburg - Zululand - Kosi Bay - Ponta Do Ouro - Maputo - Inhambane - Chizavane - Kruger National Park - Johannesburg

Departs: Johannesburg (Sunday 06:30am)
Ends: Johannesburg (Saturday 18:00pm)

Set Tour Departures 2024
*Bold dates: guaranteed departures (other dates guaranteed with minimum 4 people)

14 July
4 Aug, 11 Aug, 25 Aug
8 Sept, 15 Sept
6 Oct, 13 Oct, 27 Oct

Set Tour Departures 2025
*Bold dates: guaranteed departures (other dates guaranteed with minimum 4 people)

4 May
22 June
13 July
3 Aug, 10 Aug, 24 Aug
7 Sept, 14 Sept
5 Oct, 12 Oct, 26 Oct
7 Dec

This small group tour includes the following:

Maximum: 12 people
Professional Safari Guides
Transport in minibus / safari truck
13 nights twin share en suite chalets, lodges, hotels and casitas
Potholes, rain damaged gravel roads, livestock and children on the roads can make travel slow, but at the same time you’ll pass through villages and witness the local lifestyle all the way. Game viewing in the national parks will be in the Sunway vehicle
Malaria prophylactics are recommended

Limited Participation: An essential part of your small group tour is participation. From carrying your own bag to your room to packing the truck in the morning – it’s all part of your adventure. Your tour leaders will do the meal preparation when required but you are asked to help (on rotation) with the washing up. There are some long travel days which means early morning starts so everyone needs to get involved to make the day run efficiently.

Detailed itinerary

Depart Johannesburg at 06:30am, travelling across the Highveld before descending into the heart of KwaZulu Natal known for its rich culture and spectacular wildlife. Your lodge for the next 3 nights is situated on a private nature reserve in Zululand, home of the nation forged by King Shaka Zulu - stretches from the warm Indian Ocean, across the rolling green hills to the Drakensberg Mountains.

Explore the natural serenity of the bush on a morning walk followed by an exciting afternoon game drive in Mkuzi Game Reserve. Mkuzi plays a key role in the preservation of the endangered black and white rhino and you can look forward to watching animals quench their thirst from a hide overlooking a waterhole.

On the third day explore Hluhluwe Game Reserve, and in the afternoon get to know the people of the area as you visit a local Zulu community and your guides interpret the history and culture of the Zulu people.

Stay at:
Zululand Lodge (2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners)

Kosi Bay Nature Reserve covers a region of fertile estuaries, mangroves, dune forest and tidal lakes. This afternoon walk down to the lake to explore this amazing eco-system by boat and the following morning take a 4WD transfer to the Kosi estuary mouth. A special feature of the Kosi Bay estuary is the traditional practice of subsistence tidal trap fishing. You have time to swim, walk on the beach or snorkel the shallow reefs in the estuary mouth.

Stay at:
Kosi Bay Lodge (1 breakfast, 1 lunch)

Ponta do Ouro is the ocean lover’s mecca of Southern Mozambique. A highlight of this safari is the opportunity to join a local dolphin research team on ocean safaris. Research since the early 1990s indicates that there are approximately 400 individual dolphins moving through the Ponta do Ouro area, of which about 150 are resident. 2 boat launches are planned which gives you a chance to snorkel on the shallow reefs, view dolphins and whales from the boat, and hopefully swim with dolphins if their activity at the time permits you to enter the water. A wild dolphin encounter is an extraordinary wildlife experience. (Should weather prevent a boat launch then a portion of your local payment will be refunded to you pro rata).

Stay at:
Planet Scuba Guest House (2 breakfasts, 2 lunches)

Travelling north along the Indian Ocean coastline, drive through mango and cashew nut plantations en-route to the town of Inhambane. Arab influences are strong in Inhambane dating back to when slaves, ivory, gold and spices were traded. Explore Inhambane and its 200 year old cathedral and visit the enchanting fresh produce market before moving to Praia de Barra.

Sit back, relax and enjoy the warm sea and expansive white beaches. For the more energetic, there are optional activities such as dhow rides, scuba diving, fishing and surfing (own expense).

Stay at:
Bayview Lodge (2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner)

Turn south along the coast to a secluded fishing lodge on the beach north of Xai-Xai. The lodge is perched on the coastal dunes with a magnificent view of the surrounding natural bush and expansive beach. Low tide exposes a long rocky reef parallel to the beach, which creates a shallow, calm pool ideal for snorkelling and swimming. For your last night on the beach enjoy a fish braai (barbeque) dinner at the lodge restaurant overlooking the warm Indian Ocean.

Stay at:
East Africa Safaris Casitas (breakfast, lunch, dinner)

Leaving the Indian Ocean coast, travel through the Limpopo Transfrontier Park and enter Kruger National Park, South Africa. An icon of nature conservation, Kruger is big game country! As you make your way to camp, enjoy an exciting game drive and hope to spot lions, giraffe and elephant among others.

Stay at:
Kruger National Park Chalets (2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner)

Your final day on tour starts with an exciting game walk. Explore the private game reserve on foot with rangers. While the opportunity to see big game on foot exists, your guides will also take the time to interpret the tracks and signs of the African bush. Head back to the lodge for brunch before returning to Johannesburg in the evening, sun-tanned, laid-back and ready to re-join life. Tour ends at +/-18:00 at the hotel.

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