3 Days Best Maputo Mozambique Tour
The 3 Days Best Maputo Mozambique Tour takes you to the unique Maputo National Park, where pristine beaches meet exceptional wildlife viewing opportunities just 78 kilometers south of Mozambique's vibrant capital city. Your Maputo Mozambique Tour showcases the rare combination of Big Five wildlife encounters and world-class marine experiences along the Indian Ocean coastline. The exclusive nature of this destination ensures an intimate safari experience away from crowded tourist circuits, making your Maputo Mozambique Tour truly special.
Tour highlights
Day 1: Pick Up from Maputo and Transfer to Maputo Special Reserve
Day 2: Continue with Game Drives and Ocean Safari Adventures
Day 3: Proceed to Marine Activities and Coastal Exploration
Price Includes:
- Park fees and marine reserve conservation levies
- All activities mentioned in the itinerary
- Ground transport in high-clearance 4x4 safari vehicles
- Bottled water during game drives and transfers
- Full board accommodation at beachfront lodge
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide and marine specialist
- Driver allowances and park fees
- Ocean safari vessel and snorkeling equipment
- Sea kayaking equipment and safety gear
- All mentioned activities (excluding optional experiences)
Price Excludes:
- Mozambique Visa (where applicable)
- International and internal flights
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- Optional activities
- Laundry services
- Travel insurance
- Beverages beyond provided water
- Tips for staff and guides
Itinary in details
- Day1Pick Up from Maputo and Transfer to Maputo Special Reserve
Your Maputo Mozambique Tour begins with an early morning pickup from your Maputo accommodation at 7:00 AM, followed by a scenic 90-minute drive covering 78 kilometers through rural villages to reach Maputo Special Reserve, known locally as "Reserva Especial de Maputo." This exciting Maputo Mozambique Tour day includes your first game drive through the 90,000-hectare reserve in a high-clearance 4x4 vehicle, where you'll search for elephants, hippos, and various antelope species in this unique coastal ecosystem. Your Maputo Mozambique Tour experience is enhanced by the park's dual nature - combining traditional bush safari with stunning Indian Ocean beaches, before settling into your beachfront accommodation for a welcome dinner overlooking the pristine coastline.
- Day2Continue with Game Drives and Ocean Safari Adventures
Dawn breaks on your Maputo Mozambique Tour with an early morning game drive departing at 6:00 AM to explore the diverse habitats of this 900-square-kilometer reserve, including coastal forests, grasslands, and seasonal wetlands known locally as "Machampane." Your adventurous Maputo Mozambique Tour continues with an ocean safari aboard a specialized marine vessel, offering opportunities to spot dolphins, whales (seasonal), and observe nesting sea turtles along the 40-kilometer pristine coastline. The afternoon of your Maputo Mozambique Tour features snorkeling in crystal-clear waters around coral reefs located just 2 kilometers offshore, followed by a sunset game drive focusing on the reserve's famous elephant herds that frequently visit the beaches.
- Day3Proceed to Marine Activities and Coastal Exploration
Your final Maputo Mozambique Tour Day begins with sea kayaking adventures at 7:00 AM, paddling through calm lagoons and mangrove channels in the Maputo Bay area, approximately 15 minutes from your accommodation. This concluding Maputo Mozambique Tour experience includes a guided coastal walk along the unspoiled beaches of Ponta do Ouro Marine Partial Reserve, where you'll learn about marine conservation efforts and possibly encounter nesting loggerhead turtles (seasonal). Your memorable Maputo Mozambique Tour ends with a farewell lunch featuring fresh seafood while overlooking the Indian Ocean, before the 90-minute return transfer to Maputo city, arriving by mid-afternoon with unforgettable memories of this unique wilderness and marine paradise.