About This Trip
This 12-day vacation will bring you from the Golden Bushveld in South Africa to Gleaming Archipelago in Mozambique. Take an exciting guided wildlife safari in the exclusive Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve. After that, spend a leisure week on the beaches of the stunning Bazaruto Archipelago, where you can enjoy various activities like bird-watching, snorkeling, canoeing, and deep-sea fishing.
Itinerary Summary
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Itinerary
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Day 1: Arrival in Johannesburg
Upon your arrival in Johannesburg, a comfortable transfer will take you to your hotel for check-in.
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Day 2: Johannesburg - Nelspruit
After breakfast in the hotel, fly to Nelspruit and then transfer by road to your lodge on the western edge of the Sabi Sand Game Reserve. An exciting open vehicle game drive is waiting to bring you into the wonderful wildlife world.
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Day 3: Sabi Sand Game Reserve
Wake up in your tastefully furnished en suite chalet scattered through indigenous bush and trees. Except for the regular game drives in the early morning and late afternoon, you can also do an optional bush walk accompanied by a ranger with a comprehensive knowledge of all flora and fauna found in Sabi Sand. Or just sit on your private decks in the chalet looking onto the waterholes that may attract many species of wildlife especially in the dry winter months.
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Day 4: Sabi Sand Game Reserve
Your authentic and exciting African wildlife exploration continues. A bush stop with the famous Savanna Amarula hot chocolate or coffee during the early morning game will add another lifetime memory to you. While in the afternoon game drive, stop for the splendor of an African sunset and the absolute tranquility of the brush.
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Day 5: Sabi Sand Game Reserve - Maputo
To increase the chances of encountering wildlife and create more unforgettable memories, you can take the last morning game drive before leaving for Maputo by road.
Once you arrive at your hotel near Maputo Airport, settle in and rest. The spectacular pool area overlooking the Indian Ocean is a good place to kill time.
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Day 6: Maputo - Vilanculos
After breakfast, fly to Vilanculos and connect with an onward charter flight to Bazaruto Island.
This sandy island, as part of the Bazaruto Archipelago National Park, is a perfect place for escaping from the hustle and bustle of the city. The resort, setting along the coast, offers luxurious and comfortable accommodation with private pools and panoramic ocean views.
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Day 7: Bazaruto Island
From deep-sea fishing to cuisine class in the restaurant, the resort organizes a wide range of activities to suit all preferences. Most of them are free to do but some of them need an extra payment. Get the detailed information from the staff to arrange your following leisure days.
For the first day on the island, why not take a bicycle or join in the tour offered by the resort to circle the island for a glimpse into local history and culture? Visit the nearby local villages, head to the inland lake for bird-watching, relish in the pristine scenery of the east coast from the Sailfish Bay, and enjoy the sunset at the central highlands with a drink.
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Day 8: Bazaruto Island
An island holiday is incomplete without water activities. The water temperature here is moderate, usually above 26℃, and the underwater world around the area is home to more than 100 coral species and thousands of tropical fish species. It is one of the top places for snorkeling and diving. So be ready to try your favorite ones from the wide range of water activities, such as snorkeling, canoeing, and deep-sea fishing.
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Day 9: Bazaruto Island
An island holiday is incomplete without water activities. The water temperature here is moderate, usually above 26℃, and the underwater world around the area is home to more than 100 coral species and thousands of tropical fish species. It is one of the top places for snorkeling and diving. So be ready to try your favorite ones from the wide range of water activities, such as snorkeling, canoeing, and deep-sea fishing.
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Day 10: Bazaruto Island
After three days of outdoor activities, the entertainment facilities in the resort may get your attention. Join in a cooking class, following the chef to the self-sustainable resort vegetable garden, learning traditional preparation, and trying to cook local dishes on your own. Or you can take some time in the gym, find some interesting books in the reading room, and then sprawl in deck chairs to enjoy stunning ocean views.
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Day 11: Bazaruto Island
Your island holiday continues. Take the time to do what you want to experience, whatever non-motorized water sports or interesting daily activities offered by the resort.
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Day 12: Bazaruto Island - Vilanculos - Maputo, Departure
Your island holiday continues. Take the time to do what you want to experience, whatever non-motorized water sports or interesting daily activities offered by the resort.
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