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11 Day Kruger National Park & Mozambique Dive Tour

Full Itinerary

Highlights:  Panoramic Route, Shangaan Village, Gods Window, Cheetah centre, Sunset Drive & Walking Safari, Bilene Turtles, Barra Beach, Ocean Safari & Tofo Beach

4 Dives Included in the Tour

Day 1: Panoramic route - Blyde River Canyon (South Africa)

 

Departing early from Johannesburg & Pretoria we head off the plateau towards Mozambique to the town of Nelspruit to meet up with fellow travelers and to enjoy a leisurely breakfast.

From here we head north to our first stop, The Big Swing in Graskop, for those adventurous travelers who need a bit of an adrenaline rush.

Lunch will be in Graskop, after which we will head off towards the Panorama region for some stunning views.

Leaving the beauty of the 3rd largest canyon in the world we make our way through the mountains to our overnight stop, Shangaan Village.  Here you will be introduced to the local culture and enjoy a typical African dinner by the campfire.

Meals:  Dinner

Budget tour:  Camping

Accommodated tour:  Chalets

Camp:  Timbavati Lodge

Day 2: Shangaan Village - Kruger National Park

Today starts off with a 2 hour tour to the Cheetah research centre in Kapama where you will be able to get up close and personal with these beautiful creatures and learn a bit more about them before heading off to the Kruger National Park.  Once through the gates of the Kruger we will be on the lookout for wildlife en route to our campsite.  After setting up camp you will have a chance to relax for a couple of hours before heading out on an evening Sunset drive with your experienced Kruger guide.  This drive lasts between 3 and 3.5 hours, which gives you the opportunity to see plenty of wildlife.

On your return your guide will have dinner ready for you.

Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Budget tour:  Camping

Accommodated tour:  Chalets

Camp:  Skukuza Camp

Day 3: Kruger National Park

Starting the day early we will go on a morning game drive and hopefully spot loads of animals and birdlife in their natural habitat.  Returning to camp we will have a nice hearty breakfast before moving on to our next camp inside the Kruger Park.  This drive takes us through most of the southern part of this beautiful park.

Your guide will stop off for lunch at the main campsite of the Kruger Park, after which we will move on to our next camp.

A second optional sunset game drive can be arranged should you want to do another one.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Budget tour:  Camping

Accommodated tour:  Chalets

Camp:  Crocodile Camp

Day 4: South Africa - Mozambique (Bilene)


Our morning starts off with a 2 to 3 hour walking safari with an experienced Kruger National Park guide who will be able to point out the finer details of the local flora and fauna in detail.
Once out of the park we will make our way to the borders of South Africa and Mozambique. After the border procedures the road takes us towards the coast and then past the capital Maputo, then north to beautiful Bilene, a small town surrounded by inland lakes.

Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Budget tour:  Camping

Accommodated tour:  Lodge

Day 5: Bilene


After an early morning swim in the clear waters of the inland lake that stretches for 27 kilometres, breakfast is served, after which you can relax on the beach at our campsite.  The rest of the day you can familiarise yourself with the local fisherman and maybe even go searching for prawns with them.  This is an excellent time to immerse yourself in their culture and get to know how the locals live.  There is a local market where you can find an assortment of curios, and a walk through the town is a must. 

Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Budget tour:  Camping

Accommodated tour:  Lodge

Days 6, 7: Bilene - Barra Reef

Leaving Bilene the road takes us north through this awesome tropical country.  There will be stops along the road for you to enjoy some of the views and also to do some shopping. Once through Inhambane we will make our way down to the Barra Reef area for your diving.  Dives: 2 (Day 7).

Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Budget tour:  Beach Chalets

Accommodated tour:  Beach Chalets

Days 8, 9:  Tofo Beach

A short drive from Barra takes us to Tofo, where your guide will organize an Ocean Safari for you on this day.  You will swim amongst Whale Sharks, Manta Rays and, at certain times of the year, even Turtles.  2 dives will be organized for you for Day 9.

Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 

Budget tour:  Backpackers

Accommodated tour:  Chalets

Day 10:  Maputo

After time spent on the pristine beaches, our journey takes us south to Maputo, the capital city of Mozambique.  Arriving late afternoon, we will settle into our hotel rooms, and later on your guide will take you out for the night to one of the restaurants in the city.

Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 

Budget tour:  Budget Hotel

Accommodated tour:  3* Hotel

Day 11: Mozambique - South Africa (Pretoria, Johannesburg)

Before bidding a fond farewell to paradise, your guide will take you on a short tour of the city before making our way towards the border.  As we slowly drive home, take a look out of the window, smile, and think to yourself that not many people get to do what you just did.

Meals:  Breakfast

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