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Mozambique, Kruger & Swazi Discoverer
13 days, Johannesburg to Johannesburg
Itinerary
Day 1Johannesburg
Arrive at any time.
There are no planned activities until the evening welcome meeting.
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.
Optional Activities - Day 1 HideShow
Apartheid Museum
180ZAR per personTake a self guided tour around the complex and learn about the history of the apartheid in South Africa.
Soweto Tour
1100-1650None per personTake a guided tour of bustling Soweto and learn more about its important history. The residential area was created under apartheid and played a significant role in bringing the issues of segregation to the forefront. The anti-apartheid movement was launched here by its most famous resident, Nelson Mandela.
Cycle Tour in Soweto
1300-1950ZAR per personExplore South Africa’s largest township on two wheels and under your own steam. This guided tour will take you through the vibrant streets of Soweto, giving you the opportunity to meet some of its diverse residents, see the sights, hear the music and even taste a local ‘home-brewed’ beer.
Popular stops include the Hector Pieterson Memorial and Vilakazi Street, where Nelson Mandela used to live.
Day 2Johannesburg/Eswatini
Cross the border to Eswatini and stop at the local markets to find authentic Swazi crafts.
Visit the mountainous Kingdom of Eswatini. Ruled by King Mswati III, Eswatini 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.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Border Crossing (South Africa - Eswatini)
Ready for a little more ink in your passport? Grab your bags and get ready to check another country off your bucket list.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 3Eswatini/Maputo
Enjoy an early morning guided walk in Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary, before departing for Mozambique.
Cross the border and continue to the capital city, Maputo. Take a short orientation walk with your CEO when you arrive in the afternoon.
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.
Guided Walk - Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary
Head out on foot to search for some of the species that call Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary home during this guided walk. Get a better feel for the landscape, animals, and birds of Eswatini.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Border Crossing (Eswatini - Mozambique)
Ready for a little more ink in your passport? Grab your bags and get ready to check another country off your bucket list.
Maputo Orientation Walk
Enjoy a short orientation walk in Maputo with your CEO. Each walk varies, allowing your CEO to show off their favourite spots. Pass by city highlights such as; the municipal market, Praca da Independencia, Iron House, and the Jamma Masjid Mosque.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 4Maputo/Inhambane
Head to Inhambane as a base for exploring Praia do Tofo. Enjoy a short orientation drive around town before continuing to the beach.
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.
Stay in traditional beach lodges.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Free Time
Start exploring this beautiful beach.
Optional Activities - Day 4 HideShow
Surfing
Rent a board and hit the waves on this beautiful African beach.
Diving
90-250EUR per personHead out to explore what's living under the sea.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 5Inhambane
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.
Free Time
Time's a tickin'. Get exploring.
Optional Activities - Day 5 HideShow
Diving
90-250EUR per personHead out to explore what's living under the sea.
Surfing
Rent a board and hit the waves on this beautiful African beach.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 6Inhambane/Vilanculos
A full travel day north ends in Vilanculos, the perfect spot for more beach time.
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.
The evening will be spent in Vilanculos in chalet-type accommodation.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 7Vilanculos
Enjoy a traditional dhow (boat) safari through Bazaruto National Park and beach camping on the mainland.
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.
The camp is equipped with tents, mattresses, pillows, sleeping bags, lights, showers, and basic toilets— just rustic enough.
Dhow
Zip swiftly between points aboard this traditional single-mast sailing vessel.
Dhow Safari
Enjoy sailing on a traditional dhow through beautiful Bazaruto National Park. Take the opportunity to snorkel and swim and enjoy a local seafood lunch on the sandy beaches of Magaruque Island.
Beach Camping
Spend a night on the mainland by beach camping on the Mozambique coast. The camp is equipped with tents, mattresses, pillows, sleeping bags, lights, showers, and basic toilets— just rustic enough. Enjoy a delicious seafood dinner.
Optional Activities - Day 7 HideShow
Snorkelling
75USD per personGrab a mask and some fins and explore the gorgeous reefs and marine life found off the Mozambique coast.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 8Vilanculos
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.
Dhow
Zip swiftly between points aboard this traditional single-mast sailing vessel.
Bazaruto National Park and Island Visit
Visit Bazaruto Island and hike the sand dunes. Later, visit 2 Mile Reef to experience some excellent snorkelling.
Optional Activities - Day 8 HideShow
Bazaruto Island Hiking
Hike to the top of the sand dunes to get your blood pumping. Soak in the beautiful views from the top.
Snorkelling
75USD per personGrab a mask and some fins and explore the gorgeous reefs and marine life found off the Mozambique coast.
Meals included:
Breakfast | LunchDay 9Vilanculos/Xai-Xai
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.
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.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 10Xai-Xai
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.
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.
Xai-Xai Visit
Enjoy a day in this bustling town visiting the central market and shops where locals do their shopping. Continue to the open air furniture factory, situated under several cashew trees, where local craftsmen practice their centuries old trade.
Free Time
Get out and explore.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 11Xai-Xai/Hazyview
Cross back into South Africa and drive through the famous Kruger National Park, to our safari camp just outside the gates.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Border Crossing (Mozambique-South Africa)
Cross into South Africa and get ready to explore.
Kruger Wildlife Safari Drive
Jump into our touring vehicle and get ready to spot elephants, hippos, giraffes, zebras, lions, and many other species in one of Africa's greatest wildlife areas.
Meals included:
Breakfast | DinnerDay 12Kruger National Park
Enjoy a full-day wildlife safari drive in the Kruger Park (in our vehicle). Enjoy a traditional dinner and entertainment this evening.
Opt to upgrade to an open 4x4 vehicle for the wildlife safari drive.
Private Vehicle
Enjoy a full day wildlife safari in our touring vehicle as we travel through Kruger National Park.
Kruger Wildlife Safari Drive
Jump into our touring vehicle and get ready to spot elephants, hippos, giraffes, zebras, lions, and many other species in one of Africa's greatest wildlife areas.
Traditional Dinner and Local Dancing
Enjoy a cultural evening with the local community. Dive into local fare with a delicious traditional dinner, then watch a local dance performance.
Optional Activities - Day 12 HideShow
Full Day Kruger National Park Open Vehicle Wildlife Safari Drive
Hop in a 4x4 safari vehicle and get yourself one step closer to the surrounding nature. Be ready to spot elephants, giraffes, hippos, lions, zebras, and many other species in this impressive South African NP.
Meals included:
Breakfast | DinnerDay 13Hazyview/Johannesburg
Enjoy a scenic drive along the famed Panorama Route back to Johannesburg Airport, where the tour ends on arrival.
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.
Panorama Route Scenic Drive
Enjoy a scenic drive along the famed Panorama Route. You’ll see magnificent mountains, panoramic passes, valleys, and waterfalls. There will also be stops at Blyde River Canyon, Bourke's Luck Potholes, and God's Window.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.