7 Days Mozambique Tour and Gorilla Tracking Rwanda

Your Mozambique Tour and Gorilla Tracking Rwanda adventure begins with morning pickup from Maputo International Airport, followed by a scenic 6-hour drive (480km) to the coastal town of Tofo, known locally as "Praia do Tofo." This first day of your Mozambique Tour and Gorilla Tracking Rwanda experience showcases the transition from Mozambique's bustling capital to the tranquil shores of Inhambane Province, where pristine beaches meet the warm Indian Ocean. Your Mozambique Tour and Gorilla Tracking Rwanda journey continues with check-in at a beachfront lodge, followed by an afternoon at leisure to experience the laid-back atmosphere of this renowned marine sanctuary. The evening concludes with a welcome dinner featuring fresh seafood and local specialties as you prepare for the aquatic adventures ahead in your Mozambique Tour and Gorilla Tracking Rwanda itinerary.

Begin your second day of the Mozambique Tour and Gorilla Tracking Rwanda experience with a morning transfer to historic Inhambane city, located just 22km north of Tofo, where centuries of Swahili, Portuguese, and local cultures blend harmoniously. Your Mozambique Tour and Gorilla Tracking Rwanda cultural immersion includes guided tours of the iconic Nossa Senhora da Conceição Cathedral and the bustling Mercado Central, where local artisans display traditional crafts in an area known as "Cidade da Boa Gente" (City of Good People). This enriching Mozambique Tour and Gorilla Tracking Rwanda day continues with exploration of the historic dhow harbor, where traditional sailing vessels still ply the coastal waters as they have for centuries. Return to Tofo in the late afternoon for relaxation on the beach and preparation for tomorrow's marine adventures, marking another memorable day of your Mozambique Tour and Gorilla Tracking Rwanda journey.

Today your Mozambique Tour and Gorilla Tracking Rwanda adventure proceeds with a 3-hour drive north (200km) to Vilanculos, the gateway to the magnificent Bazaruto Archipelago and a world-renowned destination for marine activities. Your Mozambique Tour and Gorilla Tracking Rwanda experience continues with an afternoon snorkeling excursion to nearby coral reefs, where you'll encounter vibrant marine life including tropical fish, sea turtles, and rays in waters known locally as "Baía de Vilanculos." This exciting Mozambique Tour and Gorilla Tracking Rwanda day offers opportunities to spot dugongs and dolphins while exploring some of the Indian Ocean's most pristine coral formations. Evening relaxation at your beachfront accommodation provides the perfect conclusion to this active day of your Mozambique Tour and Gorilla Tracking Rwanda itinerary, with dinner featuring the day's fresh catches and local Mozambican cuisine.

Your Mozambique Tour and Gorilla Tracking Rwanda adventure continues with an early morning boat transfer to the stunning Bazaruto Archipelago, a 30-minute journey across the azure waters to this marine national park paradise. This highlight of your Mozambique Tour and Gorilla Tracking Rwanda experience features world-class scuba diving at sites like Two Mile Reef and Manta Reef, where visibility often exceeds 30 meters and marine biodiversity reaches extraordinary levels. Your Mozambique Tour and Gorilla Tracking Rwanda diving adventure offers encounters with manta rays, whale sharks (seasonal), and an incredible array of tropical fish species around coral formations that are among Africa's most pristine. Return to Vilanculos in the late afternoon completes this spectacular day of your Mozambique Tour and Gorilla Tracking Rwanda journey, with evening at leisure to reflect on the underwater wonders experienced in this Indian Ocean paradise.

This transition day of your Mozambique Tour and Gorilla Tracking Rwanda experience begins with a morning flight from Vilanculos to Maputo (1 hour), followed by an international connection to Kigali, Rwanda's capital, covering approximately 2,200km across the African continent. Your Mozambique Tour and Gorilla Tracking Rwanda journey continues with arrival at Kigali International Airport in the evening, where you'll be warmly welcomed by your Rwandan guide and transferred to your accommodation in the city known locally as "Umujyi wa Gasabo." This important day of your Mozambique Tour and Gorilla Tracking Rwanda itinerary marks the transition from tropical coastal adventures to highland forest experiences, with time to rest and prepare for tomorrow's journey to the legendary Volcanoes National Park. The evening includes a briefing about gorilla tracking protocols and cultural orientation, setting the stage for the incredible wildlife encounters ahead in your Mozambique Tour and Gorilla Tracking Rwanda adventure.

Your Mozambique Tour and Gorilla Tracking Rwanda experience continues with an early morning 2.5-hour drive (116km) from Kigali to Volcanoes National Park in the Musanze District, known locally as "Parc National des Volcans." This crucial day of your Mozambique Tour and Gorilla Tracking Rwanda journey includes check-in at your lodge near the park headquarters, followed by a comprehensive briefing about mountain gorilla conservation and tracking procedures in the ancient forest known as "Ishyamba ry'Igishanga." Your Mozambique Tour and Gorilla Tracking Rwanda adventure continues with an afternoon cultural visit to the Iby'Iwacu Cultural Village, where former poachers turned conservationists share their transformation stories and traditional Rwandan customs. The evening concludes with an early dinner and rest, as tomorrow brings the pinnacle experience of your Mozambique Tour and Gorilla Tracking Rwanda itinerary - the once-in-a-lifetime encounter with mountain gorillas in their natural habitat.

The culmination of your Mozambique Tour and Gorilla Tracking Rwanda adventure begins at 7:00 AM with transfer to Kinigi Park Headquarters for the final briefing before your gorilla tracking expedition in the bamboo forests of the Virunga Mountains. This extraordinary finale to your Mozambique Tour and Gorilla Tracking Rwanda experience includes a 2–6-hour trek through pristine montane forest to locate one of ten habituated gorilla families, guided by expert trackers who know each individual gorilla by name. Your Mozambique Tour and Gorilla Tracking Rwanda journey reaches its pinnacle when you spend one magical hour observing these gentle giants in their natural environment, witnessing their complex social behaviors and forming connections that will last a lifetime. Following this transformative experience, your Mozambique Tour and Gorilla Tracking Rwanda adventure concludes with return to Kigali (2.5 hours’ drive) for departure, carrying memories of both Mozambique's marine wonders and Rwanda's mountain gorilla conservation success story.