Embark on an epic 12 Day tour of Kruger National Park and Mozambique. Visit the Panoramic Route, see God’s Window and Blyde River Canyon, enjoy an open vehicle safari in Kruger National Park, see the turtles at Bilene, and enjoy an ocean safari at Barra Reef Beach and catch some sun at Tofo Beach.

South Africa's Panorama region offers stunning views at God’s Window and the Blyde River Canyon. The world-famous Kruger National Park gives you the opportunity to see plenty of wildlife. Beautiful Bilene, is a small town surrounded by an inland lake that stretches for 27 km. Across the lake are the beaches of the Indian Ocean, where you will have the opportunity to spot the turtles that make this area their home. The town of Inhambane has one of the best curio markets in Mozambique. The warm tropical waters of Barra Reef Beach attract many species of fish and other sea-dwelling creatures such as Green and Leatherback Turtles, Manta Rays, and the Whale Shark, the majestic giant of the sea. If you would like to learn how to surf, you will have the opportunity to take some classes. The diving here is world-class; if you are not already a diver, why not try a resort course? Leaving Barra Reef a short drive takes you to Tofo Beach. The days here are spent lazing in the sun, swimming in the tropical sea, playing beach volleyball, and walking down to the beach bar for sundowners. The small town of Tofo also has its own small curio and food market and one or two restaurants where they serve great seafood and other local dishes typical of Mozambique. Your guide will organize your ocean safari for you whilst here, which is included in the tour.

Itinerary:

Day 1: Panoramic Route

Departing early from Johannesburg head off the plateau towards the Panoramic Route, stopping en-route for breakfast (own cost). Once in the Panorama region see some stunning views at God’s Window and the Blyde River Canyon. Leaving the beauty of the 3rd largest canyon in the world make your way through the mountains to your overnight stop, Timbavati Safari Lodge.

Meals: Dinner

Budget tour: Camping

Accommodated tour: Twin / double en-suite rooms

Day 2: Kruger National Park

Leaving the lodge make your way to the Kruger National Park, home to 147 mammal (including the Big 5), 114 reptile, & 502 bird species.

Once through the gates of the Kruger be on the lookout for wildlife en route to camp. After setting up camp you will have a chance to relax for a couple of hours before heading out on a sunset game drive with your experienced Kruger National Park 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, Dinner

Budget tour: Camping

Accommodated tour: National Park Chalets

Day 3: Kruger National Park

Starting the day early you will head out on a full day’s open vehicle game drive with an experienced Kruger guide, who will drop you off back at camp in the afternoon.

A second optional sunset game drive, or a night game drive, can be arranged should you wish (own cost).

Meals: Packed Breakfast, Dinner

Budget tour: Camping

Accommodated tour: National Park Chalets

Day 4: South Africa – Mozambique (Bilene)

After breakfast, leave the Kruger National Park and make your way to Mozambique. After the border procedures, make your way up to beautiful Bilene, a small town surrounded by inland lakes.

Meals: Breakfast, 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 km, breakfast is served, after which you can relax on the beach, watch the fishermen at work, and chat to the locals. 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 boat trip across the lake to the shores of the Indian Ocean, and from there on a short hike along the beach to where you will have the opportunity to observe the Hawksbill, Green, and Leather-back Turtles that make this area their home.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Budget tour: Camping

Accommodated tour: Lodge

Days 6, 7: Barra Reef Beach

Leaving Bilene the road takes you 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 make your way down to the Barra Reef area for your diving.

Dives: 2 (Day 7).

Meals: Brunch, Dinner

Budget tour: Beach Chalets

Accommodated tour: Beach Chalets

Days 8, 9, 10 Tofo Beach

A short drive from Barra takes you to Tofo, where your guide will organize an Ocean Safari for you on this day (Day 8). You will swim amongst Whale Sharks, Manta Rays, and, at certain times of the year, even Turtles.

Dives: 2 (Day 9).

Meals: Brunch, Dinner

Budget tour: Backpackers

Accommodated tour: Lodge

Day 11: Mozambique – South Africa (Marloth Park)

After time spent on the pristine beaches, your journey takes you back to South Africa, bypassing Maputo, the capital city of Mozambique. Once across the border, it is just a short drive to Marloth Park, where you will spend the night.

Marloth Park is a wildlife sanctuary close to the Kruger National Park, where you are very likely to see animals such as warthog and impala in the streets and gardens. This being the last night of the tour, you will enjoy dinner at one of the local restaurants.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Budget tour: Camping

Accommodated tour: Lodge

Day 12: Return to Johannesburg

Leaving Marloth Park after breakfast, make your way back to Johannesburg, where the tour ends.

Meals: Breakfast

What’s included in the price:

Transport
Services of a driver/guide
Meals as specified in the itinerary
Accommodation as per itinerary

What’s NOT included in the price:

Flights

Visas

Personal travel insurance 
Meals & drinks not specified in the itinerary
Items of a personal nature
Gratuities

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