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Mozambique and beyondSAFARI HIGHLIGHTS:A safari of sunrises, unchartered waters, virgin beaches and lone palm trees. Of majestic rivers and waterfalls. We find that on these deserted white beaches we are able to make friends with someone we have known all our lives, ourselves. It is a safari for the romantic - moonlit beaches, ceilings of stars and carpets of sand. We meet Africa face to face, and in doing so, come away with emotions often buried by modern civilizations. We hope that those of you who join us on this tropical paradise safari will be enriched by the experiences we go through Departure: Scheduled departure dates Duration: 22 Days / 21 Nights Rates: This safari no running is running, we apologize. Local Payment: US$ 250.00 per person Currency Converter DAY: JOHANNESBURG TO HLANE ROYAL NATIONAL PARK » We depart from our Guest Lodge in Johannesburg and head east for the Mountain Kingdom of Swaziland » Travel through typical African countryside to arrive at Hlane Royal National Park in the afternoon » Set up camp, and at barbecue time, get to know each other around the campfire » (Lunch and Dinner) DAY 2: HLANE ROYAL NATIONAL PARK » Wake up early in order to do a game walk in search of the wildlife in the park » Thereafter it's back to camp for brunch » Siesta period is spent game-viewing or birding at the waterhole » A late afternoon's game walk rounds off the day » (Brunch and Dinner) DAY 3: MOZAMBIQUE » The Indian Ocean is calling! We pack up early to cross the border into Mozambique » Our destination: the Lagoon of Bilene via Maputo » En route we transverse through sub-tropical plantations of cashew nut, banana, mango and paw-paw trees » The afternoon is spent exploring the markets, and experiencing the Afro-Portuguese culture » (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) DAY 4: BAY OF TOFU » The road north leads past the Quissico Lagoon and Lake Poelela » The mystical turquoise blue of these waterways offers fantastic photographic opportunities » We are heading for the secluded Bay of Tofu, a tropical peninsula in paradise » (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) DAY 5: BAY OF TOFU » We enjoy snorkelling or diving the offshore reefs, long walks on the white beaches or a game of Volley Ball » Maybe even just relaxing at the beach bar, reading or writing to those unfortunate friends back home » (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) DAY 6: MORRUNGULO » Today we visit Old World Africa, Inhambane, one of the oldest European settlements in Southern Africa » We spend an extensive period exploring the Afro-Arabian culture mix, historic buildings and 200-year-old cathedral » Thereafter we board an ancient Arabian sailing vessel, the dhow, and cross the bay to Maxixe where we meet up with our guide and the vehicle » A short journey on to Morrungulo, our tropical paradise camp for the next two nights » (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) DAY 7: MORRUNGULO » Time off in Morrungulo on the endless deserted beaches, where the coconut palms meet the ocean » The clear warm Indian Ocean is ideal for snorkelling and diving » Whale watching trips are organized in season » All excursions can be booked at the campsite(Excursions own expense) » NB: Look out for the falling coconuts! » (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) DAY 8: VILANKULO » Our destination, Blue Water Lodge at Vilankulo, a pristine beach lodge across from the Islands of the Bazaruto Archipelago » We spend the afternoon lazing about the terrace observing the islands whilst contemplating the excursion that tomorrow promises » (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) DAY 9: VILANKULO » The Bazaruto Archipelago was given National Park status in order to preserve the sensitive marine ecosystem that lies beneath the Indian Ocean waters » We do a comprehensive excursion by dhow to Magaruque Island » Here we spend time alone to snorkel and absorb the dramatic tropical beauty » Return back to the mainland in time to freshen up and enjoy a seafood feast at the Blue Water Restaurant » (Breakfast and Lunch) DAY 10: CHICAMBA DAM » It's farewell to the beach sand and inland we head towards a picturesque setting called Casa Msika on the Chicamba Dam » We spend sunset at the poolside, sipping sundowners, the birding in the hills is fantastic » (Breakfast and Lunch) DAY 11: TETE » We leave Casa Msika after brunch and transverse dense bushland broken by many granite outcrops and local thatched villages » Cross the mighty Zambezi River on a suspension bridge to camp in a small third world mission campsite in Tete » Meet the local villagers tonight » (Brunch and Dinner) » Today is a Third World African Experience, facilities are limited DAY 12: LAKE MALAWI » After border formalities, we enter Malawi, the "Warm Heart of Africa" and head for the "Lake of Stars" » Lake Malawi, the final in the Great Rift Valley of Africa » The lake covers one third of the area of Malawi and is the lifeblood of the Malawi people » Camp on the white beaches of the Lake in a pristine campsite » (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) DAY 13: LAKE MALAWI » The morning is spent at a major craft market purchasing exotic masterpieces, carved in Ebony, a fine example is the Malawian Chair » You could lose yourself amongst the secretive coves of the bay enjoying the warm African sun, cool clear water and the cry of the fish eagle » Late afternoon onto Lilongwe, the Capital » Tonight enjoy a meal in a local restaurant. » (Breakfast and Lunch) DAY 14: SOUTH LUANGWA NATIONAL PARK » Early shopping in Lilongwe to re-stock supplies and finally it is time for wildlife in the South Luangwa National Park » This park is the ultimate game park in Zambia and is rated as one of the greatest National Parks in Africa » After a strenuous drive, our campsite on the Luangwa River, bordering the National Park, is reached » The evening is spent around the fire listening to the wild sounds of Africa » (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) DAYS 15,16: SOUTH LUANGWA NATIONAL PARK » The absolute highlights of this safari are the game drives in an open 4x4 game-viewing vehicle in the pristine wilderness of South Luangwa National Park » On both days we will do an extensive early morning game drive in search of the diurnal animals, hoping to observe elephant, buffalo, giraffe, zebra and a great variety of antelope species » This Park has over 400 species of birds and, for those who enjoy birding, the Reserve will fulfil many expectations » Return to camp for breakfast and siesta » We board the game-viewing vehicle in the late afternoon for an exciting night drive » Here we search for the nocturnal animals » The elusive leopard, a species for which this park is famous, might appear in our spotlight » The nocturnal animals we hope to find include Lion, Hyena, Civet, Genet and the Birds of the night » Enjoy our restaurant dinner whilst we share the excitement of the game drive experience » The local guide will surely be rewarded for his efforts, dedication and knowledge that he has so humbly shared with us » (Brunch and Lunch) DAY 17: THE ZULU KRAAL » Leaving the Luangwa Valley today we make our way back to the great east road and onto a local campsite called The Zulu Kraal near Petuake or Bridge camp(Road conditions) » Relax after the strenuous drive and share a beer with the local people » Enjoy the Rural Zambian Culture » (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) DAY 18: THE ZULU KRAAL » Midday finds us in the bustling city of Lusaka , where we have the chance to restock and enjoy civilization as we have come to know it » The late afternoon is spent enjoying the swimming pool and bar in our campsite » (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) DAYS 19,20: VICTORIA FALLS » One of the Seven Wonders of the World, Victor ia Falls in Zambia, is our destination for the next two days » We have the opportunity to enjoy the myriad of adventure activities that are offered at the falls, be it Bungi Jumping, Rafting the mighty Zambezi, Elephant back riding and Micro or Ultralight flights over the Smoke that Thunders » NB: Victoria Falls entry own expense » (Breakfast x2, Lunch x1 and Dinner x1) DAY 21: FRANCISTOWN » On crossing over the Zambezi on a ferry, the group makes its way south to the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans for lunch » We camp in Francistown in a splendid campsite tonight » Dinner in the hotel DAY 22: JOHANNESBURG » The final journey, on leaving Botswana today, we make our way down into South Africa through the Northern Province of the country, reaching the "City Of Gold" in the late afternoon » The tour ends this afternoon upon arrival in the Johannesburg » Enjoy an evening reminiscing about the incredible journey » (Breakfast) The above Mozambique and beyond rates are inclusive of: -» Itinerary and activities as specified » Fully equipped Land Rover Defender safari vehicle » All camping and catering equipment » Services of tour guides » All accommodation » All camp meals as specified and National Park entrance fees » Booking Conditions |
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