6 Days Zinave Mozambique Safari and Beach Holiday

Your extraordinary Mozambique Safari and Beach Holiday begins with an early morning pickup from Maputo at 6:00 AM, followed by a scenic 4-hour drive (approximately 280 kilometers) north to Zinave National Park, known locally as "Parque Nacional do Zinave." This adventurous Mozambique Safari and Beach Holiday continues as you receive your high-clearance 4x4 vehicle and orientation briefing about the park's rough terrain and self-drive protocols in this pristine wilderness area. Your first day of this remarkable Mozambique Safari and Beach Holiday concludes with an afternoon self-drive game drive through the park's diverse ecosystems, where you'll search for elephants, lions, and other wildlife while setting up camp at the designated camping area near the Changane River.

Dawn breaks on day two of your Mozambique Safari and Beach Holiday with the sounds of African wildlife awakening in Zinave's 4,000 square kilometer wilderness sanctuary. Your self-guided Mozambique Safari and Beach Holiday adventure continues with morning game drives along the productive tracks recommended by park rangers, including the route to Nhanchururu area, approximately 25 kilometers from your base camp. This immersive Mozambique Safari and Beach Holiday experience allows you to explore at your own pace through miombo woodlands and seasonal pans, where you'll encounter diverse bird species and potentially spot the park's recovering elephant population during your independent safari exploration.

Your Mozambique Safari and Beach Holiday reaches its wilderness peak today with a visit to the iconic tree platform perched on a giant baobab above Leadwood Pan, located approximately 15 kilometers from the main camp area. This unique highlight of your Mozambique Safari and Beach Holiday offers spectacular panoramic views across the savanna landscape and serves as an excellent vantage point for wildlife observation and photography. Your adventurous Mozambique Safari and Beach Holiday continues with consultation with park rangers to identify the most productive game-drive tracks for afternoon exploration, followed by a possible arranged walking safari to experience the park's smaller wildlife and botanical treasures on foot.

Today your Mozambique Safari and Beach Holiday transitions from wilderness adventure to coastal paradise with a morning 5-hour drive (approximately 350 kilometers) southeast to the stunning beaches of Inhambane Province, known locally as "Terra da Boa Gente" (Land of Good People). Your beach phase of this Mozambique Safari and Beach Holiday begins with arrival at your beachfront accommodation in Tofo or Barra areas, where pristine white sand beaches meet the warm waters of the Indian Ocean. This relaxing portion of your Mozambique Safari and Beach Holiday includes check-in at your beach lodge, a welcome lunch with ocean views, and an afternoon at leisure to unwind on the beach after your wilderness adventure in Zinave National Park.

Your Mozambique Safari and Beach Holiday continues with a full day of exciting marine adventures in the crystal-clear waters of the Indian Ocean, starting with a morning snorkeling excursion to nearby coral reefs teeming with tropical fish species. This aquatic phase of your Mozambique Safari and Beach Holiday includes sea kayaking along the pristine coastline, where you might encounter dolphins, whale sharks (seasonal), and manta rays in the nutrient-rich waters off Inhambane Province. Your active Mozambique Safari and Beach Holiday Day concludes with a sunset dhow cruise aboard a traditional Mozambican sailing vessel, offering breathtaking views of the coastline while enjoying fresh seafood and local beverages as the sun sets over the Indian Ocean.

The final day of your Mozambique Safari and Beach Holiday offers a perfect balance of relaxation and reflection on your incredible journey through both Mozambique's wilderness and coastal treasures. Your concluding Mozambique Safari and Beach Holiday morning can be spent enjoying the beach, swimming in the warm Indian Ocean waters, or exploring the local fishing village of Inhambane, approximately 22 kilometers from your accommodation. This memorable Mozambique Safari and Beach Holiday experience ends with a transfer to Inhambane Airport or return journey to Maputo (4.5-hour drive, 480 kilometers), carrying with you unforgettable memories of both the untamed wilderness of Zinave and the pristine beaches of Mozambique's spectacular coastline.