Best of Zimbabwe and Mozambique (Comfort) (20 Days)

The following day we make our way to the Matopos National Park which is situated in the magnificent Matobo Hills. The Hills have been sculpted a million years ago and is the site of various exquisite Bushman paintings. We explore the park in the afternoon with our guide before making our way to the accommodation for the evening which is located in Bulawayo.

Accommodation: Two Per Room: Banff Lodge 
Facilities: En-suite facilities Please visit the website of the accommodation provider for a full list of the facilities offered.
Route: Hwange National Park to Bulawayo to Matopos National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Highlight: Afternoon game drive in Matopos National Park

Your tour would not be complete without paying a visit to the famous Great Zimbabwe Ruins, a world renowned site. Also home to eight carved Zimbabwe birds, which is represented on the Zimbabwean National Flag. We spend the afternoon on a guided walking tour of the ancient site, taking us back to the Iron age, this UNESCO world heritage site was previously the capital of Zimbabwe.

Accommodation: Two Per Room: Norma Jeans Lake View Resort 
Facilities: En-suite facilities Please visit the website of the accommodation provider for a full list of the facilities offered.
Route: (Bulawayo) Matopos National Park to Great Zimbabwe Ruins (Masvingo)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Highlight: Visit to the Great Zimbabwe Ruins

Making our way across the border out of Zimbabwe, we enter the Limpopo Province of South Africa.

Accommodation: Two Per Room: Mapesu Wilderness Camp
Facilities: En-suite facilities Please visit the website of the accommodation provider for a full list of the facilities offered.
Route:Great Zimbabwe Ruins (Masvingo) to Mapesu Private Game Reserve
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Border Post: Beitbridge Border Post +263 862 2303 / 2366 +27 (015) 530-0066 / 71 website: http://www.zimra.co.zw

Waking early this morning we make our way to the City of gold, most commonly known as the heartbeat of the country. The city has been rebuilt four times within a century and has evolved from tented camps to four story high buildings. We arrive in the late afternoon.

Accommodation: Two per Room Garden Court OR Tambo International
Facilities: En-suite facilities Please visit the website of the accommodation provider for a full list of the facilities offered.
Route: Mapesu Private Game Reserve to Johannesburg
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

We depart Johannesburg and continue through scenic Mpumalanga until we reach Eswatini. Upon entering the country, we enter Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary, where we will spend the next two nights.

Accommodation: Two Per Hut Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary
Facilities: En-suites facilities Please visit the website of the accommodation provider for a full list of the facilities offered
Route: Johannesburg to Eswatini
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Border Post: South Africa: Oshoek, Tel: +27 (0) 17 882 0138/9, Open: 07h00-22h00 Eswatini: Ngwenya, Tel: Not Available, Open: 07h00-22h00

This morning, you will have the opportunity to explore Mlilwane’s interwoven network of 9 trails with your guide. After lunch, you will have the remainder of the afternoon at your leisure. The Ezulwini Valley offers a variety of activities and adventures in Mlilwane

Accommodation: Two Per Hut: Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary
Facilities: En-suite facilities Please visit the website of the accommodation provider for a full list of the facilities offered.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Highlight: Morning walk with guide

After leaving Mlilwane, we travel to Hlane Game Reserve, another excellent reserve. During our stay in Eswatini, we will have the opportunity to enjoy an excursion through the reserve on a game drive.

Accommodation: Two Per Room Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary or Hlane game reserve 
Facilities: En-suite facilities Please visit the website of the accommodation provider for a full list of the facilities offered
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Route: Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary to Hlane Game Reserve
Included Highlight: Rhino Game Drive in Hlane Game Reserve

The Indian Ocean is calling as we enter Mozambique today. We arrive late afternoon at our resort near Xai Xai and have time for an afternoon beach stroll / sun-downer drink and say “Hello!” to the Indian Ocean.

Accommodation: Bungalow: Go Wild Resort
Facilities: Two per room in a shared bungalow with shared ablutions Please visit the website of the accommodation provider for a full list of the facilities offered
Route: Eswatini to Xai Xai
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Border Post: Mozambique: Namaacha, Tel: not available, Open: 07h00-20h00, Eswatini: Lomahasha, Tel: +268 323 6026, Open: 07h00-20h0

Our next stop is the picturesque coastal town of Vilanculos, whose beaches and waters are renowned for their azure color. You can do snorkeling, diving, and fishing here as well as explore the larger Bazaruto Archipelago. Tropical serenity and adventure abound in Vilanculos, with its vibrant local culture and diverse marine life.

Accommodation: Two Per Room: Sailaway Safaris
Facilities: En-suite facilities Please visit the website of the accommodation provider for a full list of the facilities offered
Route: Xai Xai to Vilanculos
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Our journey to Magaruque begins today when we board a traditional dhow. During our day on this island paradise, we explore the island, snorkel, and enjoy the beach. You’ll be spending today in the sunshine, the sea, the sand, and exploring the area. Keep your sunblock handy. A well-earned night’s rest awaits us when we return in the afternoon.

For two days of relaxation and ocean fun, we travel to the palm-lined beaches of the Inhambane District. In our journey back south, we pass coconut plantations, cashew plantations, and sugar cane plantations. Portuguese colonial charm abounds in Inhambane, a historic city. A delightful blend of African and colonial architecture can be found in the city of rustling palm trees and tranquil beaches. Tofo Beach, where whale sharks and manta rays can be spotted, is a diving hotspot.

Accommodation: Two Per Room: Sailaway Safaris (Magaruque), Bay View Lodge (Inhambane)
Facilities: En-suite facilities Please visit the website of the accommodation provider for a full list of the facilities offered
Route: Vilanculos to Inhambane
Meals: Breakfast x2, Lunch x2, Dinner x2
Included Highlight: Magaruque Island Tour with dhow (Full Day), Neptune’s Dinner

A variety of optional activities are available to the more adventurous during our two-day beach time. Barra’s beaches are safe for swimming, but the reefs offer excellent diving and snorkeling opportunities as well.

Accommodation: Two Per Room: Bay View Lodge
Facilities: En-suite facilities Please visit the website of the accommodation provider for a full list of the facilities offered
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activity: Ocean Safaris, Quad Biking, Scuba Diving, Snorkelling and more

Tofo is another of Mozambique’s iconic beach destinations, so today we drive there to enjoy the day. A day trip to Tofo is perfect for those seeking safe swimming, charming markets, and popular beach bars. It allows us some flexibility to adapt to the weather and allows you to take full advantage of the activities available.

Accommodation: Two Per Room: Bay View Lodge
Facilities: En-suite facilities Please visit the website of the accommodation provider for a full list of the facilities offered
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Highlight: Visit to Tofo
Optional Activity: Ocean Safaris, Quad Biking, Scuba Diving, Snorkelling and more

Mozambique’s capital Maputo offers an eclectic mix of cultures as we emerge from the Indian Ocean’s beaches. An excursion to Maputo wouldn’t be complete without browsing a market or taking in the city’s interesting architecture. The night-life of this fascinating city is on display as we dine out tonight.

Accommodation: Two Per Room: Southern Sun Maputo
Facilities: En-suite facilities Please visit the website of the accommodation provider for a full list of the facilities offered
Route: Inhambane to Maputo
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Highlight: Maputo Walking Tour with your Guide

We pack up our belongings and leave Mozambique for Kruger National Park today. After shaking off the sand from our shoes, we depart Mozambique for the sounds of the bush. We enjoy a sunset game drive in the Nkambeni reserve this evening.

The following day, in the early hours of this morning, we will enter the Kruger National Park for a full day of game viewing. Wildlife sightings are excellent in the Kruger National Park, which is also home to the famed Big-5. The open-sided 4×4 vehicles offer the thrill of experiencing the park from a different perspective. On returning to camp this afternoon, you will have the option of participating in an optional sundowner drive after a short break. Booking is essential and your guide can help you with your departure this morning.

We will be setting out for the Panorama Route a little later today. The Panorama Route is situated along the escarpment which separates the central plateau and low-lying bushveld of the Kruger National Park. It provides us with a day of scenic pleasures. Before returning to camp in the late afternoon, we will visit Bourke’s Luck Potholes, the Three Rondavels, and God’s Window. You have the option of taking the Sundowner Drive this evening.

Accommodation: Permanent Tent: Nkambeni Reserve
Facilities: En-suite facilities Please visit the website of the accommodation provider for a full list of the facilities offered
Route: Maputo to Kruger National Park
Meals: Breakfast x3, Lunch x3, Dinner x3
Included Highlights: Sunset Game Drive, Kruger Park Full-Day Game Drive in 4×4 Vehicles, Panorama Route – Bourke’s Luck Potholes, Three Rondavels and God’s Window
Optional Activities: Sundowner Drive (Subject to Availability)
Border Post: Mozambique: Mozambique: Lebombo, Tel: +258 2155 0010, Open: 06h00-18h00 South Africa: Komatipoort, Tel: +27 (013) 793-7201, Open: 06h00-18h00

Before leaving for Johannesburg, we enjoy one last drive through the park. As soon as we arrive in Johannesburg, your tour comes to an end. Johannesburg has a great nightlife and many excellent restaurants and the group often spends the evening together.

Accommodation: Own Arrangements / Post tour accommodation can be booked through us
Route: Greater Kruger National Park to Johannesburg
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Included Highlight: Morning Game Drive in the Truck

Onward Travel Plans

Due to circumstances beyond our control while on tour (such as border crossings, traffic, breakdowns and delays, etc), the end time on the last day cannot be guaranteed. Therefore we strongly recommend you stay the night and fly out the next day. Please consult with your booking consultant.