This 10 Days Mozambique Tour and Kruger Southern Africa Safari takes you through diverse ecosystems, from the Big Five habitat of Zinave National Park to the renowned wildlife corridors of Kruger National Park. Experience authentic African adventure across two countries, witnessing incredible biodiversity and breathtaking landscapes throughout this comprehensive expedition.
The carefully crafted Mozambique Tour and Kruger Southern Africa Safari showcases the best of southern Africa's conservation success stories, including Gorongosa's remarkable restoration project and Kruger's world-class wildlife viewing opportunities. Your adventure spans from Mozambique's coastal plains and ancient baobab forests to South Africa's dramatic escarpment and cosmopolitan Cape Town, offering diverse experiences that highlight the region's natural and cultural heritage.
This immersive Mozambique Tour and Kruger Southern Africa Safari provides intimate encounters with Africa's most magnificent wildlife while exploring some of the continent's most spectacular scenery. From tracking wild dogs in Gorongosa to witnessing the Big Five in their natural habitat, every day brings new discoveries and unforgettable moments that showcase why southern Africa remains the world's premier safari destination.
Day 1: Pick Up from Maputo and Transfer to Maputo National Park
Day 2: Continue Game Drives in Maputo National Park
Day 3: Proceed to Zinave National Park for Big Five Experience
Day 4: Continue Wildlife Tracking in Zinave National Park
Day 5: Transfer to Gorongosa National Park
Day 6: Continue Safari Adventures in Gorongosa National Park
Day 7: Transfer to Kruger National Park via Lebombo Border
Day 8: Continue Game Drives in Southern Kruger National Park
Day 9: Proceed Along the Famous Panorama Route
Day 10: Transfer to Cape Town and End of Tour
Your Mozambique Tour and Kruger Southern Africa Safari begins with morning pickup from Maputo International Airport, followed by a scenic 2-hour drive (approximately 78km) south to Maputo National Park, known locally as "Parque Nacional do Maputo." This exciting Mozambique Tour and Kruger Southern Africa Safari Day includes your first African wildlife encounter in this 1,040 square kilometer coastal reserve, famous for its elephant populations and diverse antelope species. Your Mozambique Tour and Kruger Southern Africa Safari experience starts with an afternoon game drive through the park's distinctive sand forest and wetland ecosystems, where you'll spot red duiker, suni, and possibly the endangered African wild dog.
Begin your second day of the Mozambique Tour and Kruger Southern Africa Safari with an early morning game drive through Maputo National Park's varied habitats, spanning from coastal dunes to inland lakes covering 1,040 square kilometers. Your Mozambique Tour and Kruger Southern Africa Safari adventure continues with exploration of the Futi Corridor, where elephants migrate between Mozambique and South Africa's Tembe Elephant Park, located just 15km across the border. The afternoon Mozambique Tour and Kruger Southern Africa Safari activity focuses on birding and wildlife viewing around Lake Piti, where over 350 bird species have been recorded, including the rare southern banded snake eagle.
Today your Mozambique Tour and Kruger Southern Africa Safari transitions with a 4–5-hour drive (approximately 380km) northwest to Zinave National Park, Mozambique's only reserve supporting all Big Five species in its vast wilderness. This Mozambique Tour and Kruger Southern Africa Safari journey takes you through rural villages and changing landscapes to reach the 4,000 square kilometer park situated along the Save River corridor. Your afternoon Mozambique Tour and Kruger Southern Africa Safari begins with game viewing in this remarkable conservation success story, where recent wildlife reintroductions have restored populations of lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and the recently introduced rhino.
Your fourth day of the Mozambique Tour and Kruger Southern Africa Safari focuses intensively on tracking the Big Five across Zinave's diverse savanna and woodland habitats spanning 4,000 square kilometers of pristine wilderness. This comprehensive Mozambique Tour and Kruger Southern Africa Safari experience includes both morning and afternoon game drives with expert local guides who share knowledge of recent conservation efforts and animal reintroduction programs. The Mozambique Tour and Kruger Southern Africa Safari Day culminates with sundowners overlooking the Save River floodplains, where large herds of buffalo and elephant congregate during the dry season months.
Begin your Mozambique Tour and Kruger Southern Africa Safari Day with a scenic 3-4 hour drive (approximately 280km) north to Gorongosa National Park, often called Africa's most remarkable conservation success story. Your Mozambique Tour and Kruger Southern Africa Safari continues through the spectacular landscapes of central Mozambique to reach the 4,067 square kilometer park anchored by Mount Gorongosa and the Great Rift Valley ecosystem. This afternoon's Mozambique Tour and Kruger Southern Africa Safari experience includes your first game drive in Gorongosa's restored savannas, where lion populations have recovered dramatically and wild dog sightings offer some of Africa's best predator viewing opportunities.
Today's Mozambique Tour and Kruger Southern Africa Safari explores the full diversity of Gorongosa's 4,067 square kilometers, from the palm-fringed Lake Urema to the montane forests of Mount Gorongosa rising 1,863 meters above sea level. Your immersive Mozambique Tour and Kruger Southern Africa Safari includes guided walks along nature trails and extensive game drives targeting the park's recovered wildlife populations, including over 15,000 large mammals. The highlight of your Mozambique Tour and Kruger Southern Africa Safari Day involves tracking wild dogs and witnessing the incredible predator-prey interactions that have made Gorongosa famous among wildlife enthusiasts and researchers worldwide.
Your Mozambique Tour and Kruger Southern Africa Safari crosses into South Africa today with a 4–5-hour journey (approximately 350km) southeast to Kruger National Park via the Lebombo Border Post, known locally as "Giriyondo Gate." This transitional day of your Mozambique Tour and Kruger Southern Africa Safari includes border formalities and scenic drives through changing landscapes from Mozambique's coastal plains to South Africa's renowned bushveld region. Your afternoon Mozambique Tour and Kruger Southern Africa Safari begins immediately upon entering Kruger's southern region, where game viewing along the Sabie and Crocodile River systems offers excellent opportunities for Big Five encounters.
Immerse yourself fully in your Mozambique Tour and Kruger Southern Africa Safari with intensive game drives through Kruger's legendary southern region, covering areas around Skukuza, Lower Sabie, and Crocodile Bridge spanning approximately 200 square kilometers of prime wildlife habitat. Your comprehensive Mozambique Tour and Kruger Southern Africa Safari experience includes both dawn and dusk game drives when predator activity peaks, offering exceptional opportunities to witness the Big Five in action. Today's Mozambique Tour and Kruger Southern Africa Safari focuses particularly on the renowned wildlife concentrations along the Sabie River, where elephant, buffalo, and lion congregate in impressive numbers.
Today your Mozambique Tour and Kruger Southern Africa Safari ventures along South Africa's spectacular Panorama Route, a scenic 3–4-hour journey (approximately 280km) through the Drakensberg Escarpment to witness some of Africa's most breathtaking landscapes. This scenic portion of your Mozambique Tour and Kruger Southern Africa Safari includes visits to iconic viewpoints such as God's Window, the Three Rondavels, and Bourke's Luck Potholes, each offering stunning vistas over the Lowveld region. Your Mozambique Tour and Kruger Southern Africa Safari Day concludes with exploration of the historic gold rush town of Pilgrim's Rest before overnight accommodation in the Mpumalanga Highlands.
The final day of your Mozambique Tour and Kruger Southern Africa Safari begins with a morning flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town (approximately 2 hours), completing your epic journey across southern Africa's most spectacular destinations. Your concluding Mozambique Tour and Kruger Southern Africa Safari experience includes a brief city orientation drive showcasing Cape Town's iconic landmarks, including Table Mountain, the V&A Waterfront, and the colorful Bo-Kaap district. This memorable Mozambique Tour and Kruger Southern Africa Safari adventure ends with sunset views from Signal Hill, reflecting on an incredible journey that has taken you through two countries, multiple ecosystems, and countless wildlife encounters across approximately 2,500 kilometers of southern African wilderness.