7 Days Mozambique Beach Tour and Southern African Safari

Your Mozambique Beach Tour and Southern African Safari begins with an early morning pickup from Maputo International Airport, followed by a scenic 1-hour drive (approximately 78km) south to Maputo National Park, known locally as "Parque Nacional de Maputo." This unique Mozambique Beach Tour and Southern African Safari destination combines pristine beaches with coastal forest ecosystems, where you'll enjoy guided walks through the park's diverse habitats including mangrove swamps and fever tree forests. Your first day of this Mozambique Beach Tour and Southern African Safari concludes with sunset viewing over Maputo Bay from the park's elevated viewpoints, followed by dinner at your beachfront accommodation while listening to the sounds of the Indian Ocean.

Day two of your Mozambique Beach Tour and Southern African Safari focuses on the spectacular marine environment of Maputo National Park's 40km coastline along the Indian Ocean. This immersive Mozambique Beach Tour and Southern African Safari experience includes snorkeling in the park's protected coral reefs, where you'll encounter diverse marine life including sea turtles, dolphins, and over 180 fish species in the warm Mozambican waters. Your Mozambique Beach Tour and Southern African Safari adventure continues with a guided turtle tracking experience along Ponta Dobela beach, followed by traditional dhow sailing with local fishermen who share their knowledge of the area known as "Ponta do Ouro" marine sanctuary.

Today your Mozambique Beach Tour and Southern African Safari transitions inland with a morning departure for the 6-hour drive (approximately 550km) north to Gorongosa National Park, traveling through the diverse landscapes of central Mozambique. This remarkable phase of your Mozambique Beach Tour and Southern African Safari takes you to Africa's greatest conservation success story, where wildlife populations have recovered dramatically since restoration efforts began in the area known locally as "Parque da Gorongosa." Upon arrival, your Mozambique Beach Tour and Southern African Safari experience includes an afternoon game drive through the park's floodplains and miombo woodlands, where you'll witness the incredible wildlife recovery including large herds of waterbuck, reedbuck, and the growing elephant population.

Your Mozambique Beach Tour and Southern African Safari continues with an early morning departure for the 4-hour drive (approximately 320km) south to Zinave National Park, one of Mozambique's newest conservation success stories in the Save River valley. This exciting segment of your Mozambique Beach Tour and Southern African Safari showcases Peace Parks Foundation's remarkable elephant translocation program, where over 2,000 elephants from South Africa have been successfully relocated to restore this ecosystem. Your Mozambique Beach Tour and Southern African Safari Day includes guided game drives through the park's acacia woodlands and riverine forests, followed by a visit to the anti-poaching unit headquarters to learn about conservation efforts in this 408,000-hectare wilderness sanctuary.

Today marks a significant transition in your Mozambique Beach Tour and Southern African Safari as you cross into South Africa, beginning with a 3-hour drive (approximately 280km) to the Giriyondo Border Post between Zinave and Kruger National Park. This seamless continuation of your Mozambique Beach Tour and Southern African Safari allows direct entry into Kruger's remote northern wilderness areas, specifically the Letaba region known for its ancient baobab trees and diverse ecosystems. Your Mozambique Beach Tour and Southern African Safari experience evolves as you settle into your Kruger accommodation and enjoy an afternoon game drive targeting the area's famous elephant herds, completing your first day in South Africa's premier wildlife destination.

Your Mozambique Beach Tour and Southern African Safari reaches its climax with a full day dedicated to exploring Kruger National Park's renowned southern region, starting with a pre-dawn departure for the 2-hour drive (approximately 180km) to the Sabi River area. This pinnacle experience of your Mozambique Beach Tour and Southern African Safari focuses on tracking the Big Five in one of Africa's most productive wildlife areas, where the granite koppies and riverine forests provide ideal habitats for lions, leopards, and rhinos. Your comprehensive Mozambique Beach Tour and Southern African Safari adventure includes both morning and afternoon game drives with experienced rangers, culminating in a traditional bush braai (barbecue) under the African stars while reflecting on your incredible journey across two countries.

The final day of your unforgettable Mozambique Beach Tour and Southern African Safari begins with a last game drive opportunity in Kruger's southern section, followed by a leisurely breakfast at your lodge while savoring final views of the African bush. Your transformative Mozambique Beach Tour and Southern African Safari concludes with a 1-hour transfer to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (approximately 65km from your accommodation), reflecting on the incredible diversity experienced over seven days. As your Mozambique Beach Tour and Southern African Safari adventure comes to an end, you'll carry home memories of pristine beaches, remarkable conservation successes, and some of Africa's most spectacular wildlife encounters spanning over 1,500 kilometers across southern Africa.