ITINERARY:

DAY 1/2 SWAZILAND – HLANE ROYAL NATIONAL PARK

We depart Johannesburg and travel through scenic Mpumalanga until we reach Swaziland. Crossing into the country we enter Hlane Royal NP which is home to lion, elephant, white rhino and diverse birdlife. The 30,000 hectare Nature Reserve has a wide variety of optional activities available.

Optional Activities: Hiking, Mountain Biking, Game Drives, Lion Tour.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner (Breakfast on day 2)

DAY 3 / 4 MOZAMBIQUE – PRAIA DO TOFO

Today we will leave Swaziland behind us and cross into Mozambique. We will be travelling north beside the ocean and experience beautiful coastal scenery. In the late afternoon we arrive at our camp for the next two nights. There are many optional activities on offer in this small town, and Tofo is home to some of the best scuba diving on the east coast of Africa. There is also plenty of time to relax on the beautiful beaches.

Optional Activities: Snorkelling, Fishing, Scuba Diving and Surfing.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 5/6/7 VILANCULO - BAZARUTO ARCHIPELAGO

We depart Praia do Tofo and drive north to Vilanculos. The next day we sail on a dhow (traditional boat) to the islands of the Bazaruto Archipelago where we relax by snorkeling or soaking up the sun. Whale Sharks are often seen gliding through the clear, warm waters of the Indian Ocean. We return to Vilanculos on Day 7 and can enjoy a number of optional activities like horse riding or snorkeling.

Optional Activities: horse riding, snorkeling, scuba diving.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 8/9 INHAMBANE

Driving south through beautiful coconut plantations, we pass through the old European settlement of Inhambane. In the early afternoon we arrive at our campsite, right on the beach. The following day is free to soak up the sun, swim or partake in the varied optional activities available here.

Optional Activities: Scuba Diving, Horse Riding, Quad Biking, Snorkeling, Boat Cruise.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 10 MAPUTO

From Inhambane we drive further south to the bustling capital city, Maputo. We arrive in the afternoon and have time to explore this truly African city. Maputo is currently undergoing a facelift as Mozambique’s economy grows steadily. Highlights worth visiting are the Fort of Nossa Senhora da Conceiao, and the Central Railway Station.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 11/12 SOUTH AFRICA – KRUGER NATIONAL PARK

Today we return to South Africa to the world famous Kruger NP, where we will do our best to see Africa’s Big 5. The Kruger NP is the most famous nature conservation area in the world. It is roughly 36,800 square kilometers in size and was founded by South Africa’s first president Paul Kruger. 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: ANP Night Drive and Dawn Game Walks.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 13 CHEETAH BREEDING CENTRE

We depart Kruger today and visit a Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre. Many of Africa’s beautiful birds and wildlife can be seen up close. We camp for the night in the heart of the Panorama Route.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 14 JOHANNESBURG

We will be travelling along the Panorama Route stopping at Blyde River Canyon, the 3rd largest canyon in the world. Breathtaking view points include God’s Window. The Bourke’s Luck Potholes are the fascinating results of erosion caused by the River and make for some wonderful photographs. The tour ends on arrival in Johannesburg. As the arrival time can vary greatly we do not recommend end any onward travel arrangements are made. Johannesburg has many excellent restaurants and the groups often spend this evening together.

Optional Activities: Dinner out.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch