OVL01 - 14 Day Mozambique Bush & Beach Cabin Tour

Wildlife and wetlands of Zululand, magnificent beaches, snorkelling, diving, fishing, sun, sea and sand….. a tropical paradise tour that includes a bush walk in Swaziland and game viewing in the Kruger National Park!

           
Game viewing in the Kruger National Park.

The Route
Johannesburg - Mkuzi Game Reserve - Kosi Bay - Swaziland - Hlane Game Reserve - Maputo - Inhambane - Bilene - Kruger National Park - Johannesburg

Departures
Tours depart Johannesburg on Sunday at 06:30. Tour ends in Johannesburg on Saturday at 18:00. Scheduled departure dates can be found below.

Guests
Minimum 4 - Maximum 12



Days 1-2 of the tour
Departing from Johannesburg at 06:30 we travel into the heart of KwaZulu Natal where we will camp in the Mkuzi Game Reserve, a last safe haven for the endangered Black Rhino. We explore the reserve on game drives and visit a hide overlooking one of the waterholes to watch the game come down to drink. A local guide will lead us on a walk in the neighboring village where we meet local Zulu people and are introduced to their culture and customs.

Distance/ Time:     550km, +/- 7½ hours, excluding stops for sightseeing and breakfast 

Overnight:     Chalet - Mkuzi Game Reserve (Lunch, Dinner, Bed & Breakfast)

Days 3-5 of the tour
Kosi Bay Nature Reserve covers a region of fertile estuary, mangroves, dune forest and lakes, which we explore on foot and by kayak. We visit Bunga neck (watch Leatherback turtles laying eggs in season; November - January) and the Kosi Bay river mouth to snorkel and watch the local fisherman in the estuary.

Distance/ Time:     180km, +/- 2½ hours, excluding stops for sightseeing

Overnight:     Cabin - Kosi Bay (3 x Lunch, Bed & Breakfast, 3 x Dinner)

Day 6 of the tour
Our camp in Hlane Game Reserve, Swaziland, is surrounded by beautiful African bushveld. We’ll take a 2 and game drive (including a short walk) with a local ranger looking for rhino, elephant and fantastic bird life.

Distance/ Time:     350km, +/- 6 hours, excluding border formailities and stops for sightseeing

Overnight:     Chalet - Swaziland (Lunch, Dinner, Bed & Breakfast)

Day 7 of the tour
We enter Mozambique at the Namaacha border post and travel to Maputo. Formerly known as Lourenco Marques - Portuguese and African cultures meet in an exquisite blend of seafood and vibrant life. Sample the excellent seafood in a local restaurant (own expense).

Distance/ Time:     120km, +/- 1½ hours, excluding border formalities and stops for sightseeing

Overnight:     Guest House - Maputo (Lunch, Bed & Breakfast)

Days 8-10 of the tour
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, before moving to Praia de Barra to our casitas under the palms next to the beach. Dhow rides and scuba diving on coral reefs are available (own expense).

Distance/Time:     500km, +/- 7 hours, excluding stops for sightseeing and lunch

Overnight:     Casita - Inhambane (3 x Lunch, Bed & Breakfast, 2 x Dinner)

Day 11 of the tour
We turn south along the coast to the town of Bilene situated on the shores of the Uembje lagoon. The lagoon is 8km wide and 27km long with clear water and white, sandy beaches. We spend the afternoon exploring the lagoon with options of kayaking and snorkelling (own expense), and swimming in the shallow, calm waters.

Distance/ Time:     355km, +/- 5 hours, excluding stops for sightseeing and lunch

Overnight:     Casita - Bilene (Lunch, Bed & Breakfast)

Days 12-13 of the tour
We enter Kruger National Park, South Africa, and visit big game country! Exciting game drives to spot lions, giraffe and the mighty elephant. Relaxing in the tranquil bush we experience a land forgotten by time, a true African wilderness.

Distance/ Time:     350km, +/- 5½ hours, excluding border formalities and lunch stop and 3x3 hour game drives 

Overnight:     Tented Lodge or Chalet - Kruger National Park (Lunch, Dinner, Bed & Breakfast)

Day 14 of the tour
After an early morning game drive we return to Johannesburg in the evening, sun-tanned, laid-back and ready to rejoin life. Tour ends.

Distance/ Time:     450km, +/- 6½ hours, excluding stops for lunch

• This tour is operated as a Scheduled Tour. Departure dates can be found below.
• All cabin tours are on a twin share basis. There is a single supplement available. If a single client does not request a single supplement we will then room two single clients together and then not charge a single supplement.
• Please feel free to add on to this tour with any of the other possible tours we offer in the area.
• The accommodation specified in the itinerary is a guide only and subject to availability. Alternatives will be of a similar standard if required.
• The Euro rate is just an indication of the price at the current exchange rate, it cannot be guaranteed until a confirmed booking is made.

Scheduled Departure Dates 2012