6 Days Mozambique Tour and Safari to South Africa

Your Mozambique Tour and Safari to South Africa adventure commences with an early morning pick-up from Maputo at 6:00 AM, followed by a scenic 4-hour drive (approximately 320km) north to Zinave National Park, known locally as "Parque Nacional do Zinave." This remarkable Mozambique Tour and Safari to South Africa experience begins in one of Africa's greatest conservation success stories, where wildlife populations have been restored through innovative rewilding programs in the heart of the "Great Limpopo Transfrontier Conservation Area." Your first day of this Mozambique Tour and Safari to South Africa includes afternoon game drives through the park's 4,000 square kilometers of diverse habitats, where you'll search for newly reintroduced elephants, lions, and the rare African wild dogs that now call this restored wilderness home.

Today your Mozambique Tour and Safari to South Africa continues with an early morning departure from Zinave, traveling south for approximately 5 hours (400km) to Maputo National Park, situated along Mozambique's pristine Indian Ocean coastline. This unique phase of your Mozambique Tour and Safari to South Africa experience takes you to "Parque Nacional de Maputo," where coastal forests meet endless beaches and diverse ecosystems support over 350 bird species. Your Mozambique Tour and Safari to South Africa day includes guided game drives through this 1,040 square kilometer park, offering opportunities to spot elephants on the beach, hippos in coastal lakes, and the endemic Maputo chameleon, while enjoying spectacular sunset views over Maputo Bay where the Indian Ocean meets the African continent.

Your Mozambique Tour and Safari to South Africa journey continues with exploration of the Maputo Elephant Reserve (Reserva Especial de Maputo), located just 2 hours drive (120km) from your overnight accommodation. This significant component of your Mozambique Tour and Safari to South Africa adventure includes morning game drives through the 900 square kilometer reserve, famous for its elephant herds and diverse antelope species in the "Futi Corridor" ecosystem. The afternoon of your Mozambique Tour and Safari to South Africa experience features a cultural visit to a traditional Shangaan village, where you'll learn about local customs and the community's role in conservation efforts, before returning to your coastal lodge for a farewell dinner celebrating Mozambique's natural and cultural heritage.

The international phase of your Mozambique Tour and Safari to South Africa begins with an early morning departure to the Ressano Garcia/Lebombo border crossing, approximately 2 hours drive (100km) from Maputo. After completing border formalities, your Mozambique Tour and Safari to South Africa continues with a scenic 4-hour journey (350km) through South Africa's Mpumalanga Province to the world-famous Sabi Sand Reserve, adjacent to Kruger National Park. This exciting transition in your Mozambique Tour and Safari to South Africa takes you from Mozambique's emerging conservation areas to one of Africa's most prestigious wildlife destinations, where no fences separate the reserve from Kruger National Park, allowing for exceptional game viewing opportunities during your afternoon game drive introduction to this 65,000-hectare private reserve.

Today your Mozambique Tour and Safari to South Africa reaches its wildlife viewing pinnacle with a full day of Big Five safari activities in the heart of Sabi Sand Reserve, known locally as the "Land of the Leopard." Your comprehensive Mozambique Tour and Safari to South Africa experience includes morning and afternoon game drives led by expert trackers, plus an optional bush walk to appreciate the smaller creatures and intricate ecosystems of this renowned conservation area. This highlight day of your Mozambique Tour and Safari to South Africa offers exceptional opportunities to encounter lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo, and rhinos in their natural habitat, while enjoying luxury accommodations and world-class guiding that makes Sabi Sand one of Africa's most sought-after safari destinations.

Your memorable Mozambique Tour and Safari to South Africa concludes with a morning departure from Sabi Sand Reserve, traveling 90 minutes (70km) to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport for your onward journey. This final day of your Mozambique Tour and Safari to South Africa includes a scenic drive through the South African lowveld, offering last glimpses of the diverse landscapes that have defined your adventure across two remarkable countries. As your Mozambique Tour and Safari to South Africa comes to an end, you'll carry lasting memories of wildlife encounters ranging from Zinave's conservation success story to Sabi Sand's legendary predator sightings, having experienced the best of both Mozambique's emerging safari destinations and South Africa's world-renowned wildlife reserves.