8 Days Mozambique African Safari and Botswana Okavango Trip

Your Mozambique African Safari and Okavango Trip begins with an early morning pickup from Maputo International Airport, followed by a scenic 6-hour drive (approximately 470km) north to the coastal town of Tofo. This remarkable Mozambique African Safari and Okavango Trip day introduces you to the pristine beaches of Praia do Tofo, renowned globally for its abundant marine life and crystal-clear waters of the Indian Ocean. Your luxurious Mozambique African Safari and Okavango Trip experience continues with check-in at a beachfront lodge, where you'll enjoy a welcome lunch and afternoon relaxation while preparing for tomorrow's underwater adventures in one of the world's premier diving destinations.

Today your Mozambique African Safari and Okavango Trip focuses on marine adventures in the waters off Tofo Beach, where seasonal whale shark encounters (June to November) create bucket-list memories. Your thrilling Mozambique African Safari and Okavango Trip experience includes snorkeling excursions to nearby coral reefs, approximately 5km offshore, where manta rays, reef sharks, and tropical fish species create underwater spectacles. The afternoon of your Mozambique African Safari and Okavango Trip offers optional diving experiences or relaxation on the pristine beaches of Barra, located just 15 minutes south of Tofo, before enjoying fresh seafood dinner at your oceanfront accommodation.

Your Mozambique African Safari and Okavango Trip transitions inland today with a 4-hour drive (approximately 280km) west to Zinave National Park, Mozambique's newest conservation success story. This exciting phase of your Mozambique African Safari and Okavango Trip introduces you to the park's recovering wildlife populations, including elephants, lions, and diverse antelope species across 4,000 square kilometers of pristine wilderness. Your authentic Mozambique African Safari and Okavango Trip continues with afternoon game drives through the park's diverse ecosystems, known locally as "Parque Nacional do Zinave," where conservation efforts have restored wildlife populations after decades of recovery.

Today your Mozambique African Safari and Okavango Trip embarks on an adventurous cross-border journey, starting with a 3-hour drive to the Zimbabwe-Botswana border, followed by a connecting flight to Maun, the gateway to the Okavango Delta. This transitional day of your Mozambique African Safari and Okavango Trip covers approximately 800 kilometers total distance, including border formalities and domestic flight connections through the regional hub. Your Mozambique African Safari and Okavango Trip continues with arrival in Maun, known locally as "Maun Village," where you'll overnight at a comfortable lodge while preparing for your Delta adventure and meeting your specialist Okavango guides.

Your Mozambique African Safari and Okavango Trip reaches its wildlife pinnacle with transfer to Moremi Game Reserve, located in the eastern section of the Okavango Delta via a scenic 1-hour flight. This spectacular day of your Mozambique African Safari and Okavango Trip begins with game drives through Moremi's diverse habitats, including the famous Chiefs Island area known locally as "Moremi ya Tawana." Your unforgettable Mozambique African Safari and Okavango Trip experience includes encounters with large elephant herds, lion prides, and leopards in this UNESCO World Heritage Site, covering 4,871 square kilometers of pristine wilderness and seasonal floodplains.

Today your Mozambique African Safari and Okavango Trip explores the intricate waterways of the Okavango Delta aboard traditional mokoro dugout canoes, poled by expert local guides through crystal-clear channels. This authentic experience of your Mozambique African Safari and Okavango Trip takes you through papyrus-lined lagoons and past countless bird species, including the African fish eagle and malachite kingfisher, in areas accessible only by water. Your serene Mozambique African Safari and Okavango Trip continues with walking safaris on remote islands, where you'll track wildlife on foot and learn about the Delta's unique ecosystem from experienced Bayei polers who have navigated these waters for generations.

Your Mozambique African Safari and Okavango Trip advances to a private concession adjacent to Moremi Game Reserve, accessible via a 45-minute charter flight over the Delta's magnificent patchwork of water and land. This exclusive phase of your Mozambique African Safari and Okavango Trip offers off-road driving capabilities and night safari opportunities not available in the national park, covering approximately 1,200 square kilometers of prime wildlife habitat. Your premium Mozambique African Safari and Okavango Trip experience includes afternoon and evening game drives targeting nocturnal species like leopards, hyenas, and various owl species, culminating in a traditional boma dinner under the star-filled African sky.

The final day of your Mozambique African Safari and Okavango Trip begins with a sunrise game drive through your private concession, offering last opportunities to photograph the Big Five and diverse birdlife of the region. Your memorable Mozambique African Safari and Okavango Trip concludes with a hearty breakfast at the lodge before a 1-hour charter flight back to Maun Airport, covering the 180 kilometers over the spectacular Delta landscape one final time. As your transformative Mozambique African Safari and Okavango Trip comes to an end, you'll depart with unforgettable memories of both Mozambique's marine wonders and Botswana's terrestrial paradise, having experienced two of Africa's most pristine and diverse ecosystems.