This tour combines the well-known attraction of the Kruger and Hluhluwe Game Reserves, with the recently initiated Transfrontier Peace Park, Banhine / Zinave wilderness and Maputo Elephant Reserves in Mozambique. Untouched wilderness areas, natural beauty, deserted beaches, and unique cultural heritage, explored off the beaten track.

Day 1 - 3, Johannesburg, Greater Kruger National Park
From Johannesburg, we travel to the Kruger National Park and spend the best part of two days exploring the park in the hope of glimpsing Africa’s diverse wildlife on game drives. The Kruger is home to over 500 species of birds and 137 mammals, including the Big 5 – lion, elephant, rhino, buffalo and leopard.

Day 4 - 5, Mozambique Transfrontier Park
We travel to the Mozambique side of the Transfrontier Peace Park, a virtually unexplored region by humans, where the bush is exceptional for natural beauty and wildlife. The diversity of the flora ensures some of the finest birding in Africa, and we spend two nights camping in the wilderness, exploring both on foot and by vehicle.

Day 6 - 7, Banhine / Zinave wilderness region
Leaving the Transfrontier Park, we make our way across the Limpopo River and into the heart of the Banhine / Zinave wilderness region where we will spend two nights wild bush camping.

Day 8, Vilanculos
Leaving the wilderness behind, we head to Vilanculos on the shores of the warm azure Indian Ocean, overlooking the idyllic Bazaruto Archipelago. We spend one night here to relax, snorkel, and soak up the sun whilst enjoying the deserted coconut palm lined beaches that Mozambique is so well known for.

Day 9 – 11, Inhambane
Our next stop is the ancient trading port of Inhambane, where you can enjoy a trip across the bay on a traditional Dhow and relaxation at our camp under the coconut palms on the beach.

Day 12, Chidenguele
Spend the next night at the pristine resort of Chidenguele, situated on a sand dune, surrounded by thick coastal forest and large freshwater lakes. The deserted sandy beach is a great place for an isolated walk to the deserted lighthouse that can be climbed for a stunning view of the surrounding area.

Day 13, Maputo
Enjoy a night in a hotel in Mozambique’s capital, Maputo, where the Portuguese influence is evident in the grandiose architecture and tree lined streets. Tonight we will eat in a local restaurant and sample some of the local seafood that Maputo is renowned for.

Day 14, Elephant Reserve
Today’s adventure begins with a ferry ride across the Maputo Bay to Catembe, and on to the Elephant reserve where we explore the coastal flood plains and surrounding forests in search of these larger than usual African elephants.

Day 15 - 16, Zululand
Returning to South Africa, we enter Zululand and will spend two nights at a rustic camp situated in the sand forest on a private reserve near Hluhluwe. During our stay we will hike through the forest along the banks of Lake St Lucia and enjoy an open vehicle game drive in Hluhluwe Game Reserve, best known for its large populations of rhino.

Day 17, Johannesberg
Our journey today takes us through the heart of Kwazulu – Natal, and we will pass many rural Zulu villages and some spectacular scenery en-route back to Johannesburg, where we arrive in the late afternoon.

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