Day 1: South Africa - Mozambique (Bilene)

Our tour starts off with a drive from the top of the plateau down to Nelspruit. We will pass the southern point of Kruger National Park, close to the border of Mozambique. After border procedures we will head off to the tropical beaches of Bilene.

Meals:  Dinner (Restaurant)

Budget tour:  Camping

Accommodated tour:  B&B

Day 2: Bilene

After an early morning swim in the clear waters of the inland lake that stretches for 27 kms, breakfast is served, after which you can relax on the beach at our campsite.  The rest of the day you can familiarize yourself with the local fisherman and maybe even go prawning with them.  This is an excellent time to immerse your self 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 town is a must. Your local guide will accompany you on a short hike along the beach to where you’ll have the opportunity to observe the Hawksbill, Green and Leather-back Turtles that make this part of Mozambique their home.  

Meals:  Dinner (Fish BBQ)
Budget tour:  Camping

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.  Arriving in Barra, the afternoon will be spent getting ready to do your dive course.  On this day you will be introduced to diving, after which the next 3 days will be for you to complete your dive course.  Your competent instructors will be on hand should you have any problems or queries at any time.

Your guide will also organize an Ocean Safari for you on your last day here.  You will swim amongst Whale Sharks, Manta Rays and, at certain times of the year, even Turtles.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 

Budget tour: Awesome Beach Chalets

Accommodated tour: Awesome Beach Chalets

Day 7: 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 

Budget tour:  Budget Hotel

Accommodated tour:  3* Hotel

Day 8: Mozambique - South Africa (Pretoria, Johannesburg)

We will head back to Pretoria/ Johannesburg. As we slowly drive home, look out the window and smile, and think to yourself that not many people get to do what you just did.