- Overview
- Itinerary & Accomodation
- Included
- Not included
- Pictures
- a stopover by the Balule reserve for safaris off the beaten track,
- through the Kruger and its Big 5,
- before crossing the border with Mozambique,
- direction Inhambane and Tofo,
- Vilanculos and the Bazaruto archipelago,
- Maputo, city of the Indian Ocean and capital of Mozambique,
- and finally Swaziland,
- before returning through the bubbling Johannesburg.
DURATION
17 days/16 nights
ENTRY/EXIT
OR Tambo International Airport
OR Tambo International Airport
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Johannesburg
Day 1 to Day 2
Nights in a Guest House with breakfast
Upon your arrival in Johannesburg, you will collect your 4X4 vehicle and head towards your first accommodation, a charming guest house to recharge after the flight. Admire the capital of South Africa and the city lights twinkling before your eyes during the initial moments of your African road trip. You have arrived. The adventure can begin!
Your night in Gandhi's House
The former home of Mohandas Gandhi between 1908 and 1909 has now become the "Satyagraha House"; both a museum and guest house.
We love: its historical aspect...
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Limpopo & Blyde River Canyon
Day 2 to Day 3
Nights in Lodge with half board.
The adventure begins! It's time to cover the first kilometers with your 4x4, heading towards the green hills of Limpopo and the Blyde River Canyon. Along the way, stop at one of the many viewpoints to admire the waterfalls and other vastness of the famous "Panorama Road" that will lead you straight to the next safari stage in Kruger. This stage, which takes you away from bustling Johannesburg, is the moment of true disconnection that will last until the end of your vacation. Are you ready?
Your lodge on the Panorama Route
Our tented lodge is ideal for resting before discovering Kruger National Park and after your adventures on the Panorama Road and at the Blyde River Canyon.
We love: Its chalets on stilts.
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Balule Reserve
Day 3 to Day 5
Nights in Safari Lodge with full board
This morning, departure for Balule Reserve! Along the way, you'll take the Panorama Road and once again enjoy the sublime viewpoints offered by the Blyde River Canyon. Stay in one of the magnificent luxury tents in the heart of the bush. Here, you'll be welcomed by James and his wife for a stay full of conviviality and discoveries. The program includes 4 game drives for a superb safari experience, tracking the "Big 5" - lions, leopards, buffaloes, rhinoceroses, and elephants!
Your Bungalow in the Bush
In "Big Five" territory, enjoy 4X4 or walking safaris during the day. In the evening, savor a dinner by the fire in the lodge's "boma".
We love: the waterhole where animals come to drink!
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Kruger National Park
Day 5 to Day 6
Nights in Safari Camp.
Head to Mopani Camp, in the heart of Kruger National Park, for more safaris in search of lions, rhinoceroses, elephants, and many others! Choose to explore the national park in your own private vehicle or during organized safaris by your camp. As night falls, light a fire and let yourself be lulled by the sounds of the bush, with fireflies and distant roars of felines. Return to your bungalow to fall asleep in the heart of the wild nature.
Your Camp in the Heart of Kruger
This lodge made of stone and wood overlooks a waterhole that attracts animals, an ultra-strategic location to observe them up close. Guaranteed change of scenery.
We love: Sunrise in the bush.
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The Mozambique Border
Day 6 to Day 7
Nights in Camp.
You will head towards the small Giryondo border, giving you access to Do Limpopo Park and Mozambique. The journey through time begins now! This reserve was annexed to Kruger National Park a few years ago. You will spend the night in a tiny camp overlooking Lake Massingir. This camp without electricity immerses you directly into the Mozambican adventure. The sunset over the lake and the neighboring valley is worth its weight in gold.
A Night at the Gates of Mozambique
Rustic, adventurous yet comfortable, our camp at the Mozambique border will be the gateway to your next African adventures!
We love: Reconnecting with nature.
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Inhambane & Tofo
Day 7 to Day 9
Nights in Bungalow with breakfast.
Head to Inhambane and Tofo. It will be a day of driving and adventures as you reach Bilene and head north, passing through numerous villages before turning towards the city of Inhambane. This ancient city was known in the 18th century as a trading port for slaves and ivory. In the evening, you will arrive at the sand dunes of Tofo. Over the next two days, enjoy relaxation, sunbathing on the beach, and an encounter with the whale sharks!
Your Casa on the Beach
A small beachfront bungalow in the turquoise waters of Mozambique, where you can take diving or fishing lessons and live a simple life full of love and fresh water.
We love: Waking up facing the ocean.
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Vilanculos
Day 9 to Day 12
Nights in Bungalow with breakfast.
Head towards Vilanculos, facing the Bazaruto Archipelago. In one of the Ushuaïa TV shows, Nicolas Hulot flew over the Bazaruto Archipelago. The images were fascinating in their beauty: white sand dunes revealing shades of blue and green, azure sky, patches of vegetation, and corals coloring the underwater world... The archipelago was definitively named the pearl of the Indian Ocean! For the upcoming nights, you will stay at our favorite hosts' small charming guesthouse on the beach, which also happens to be the best restaurant in the village.
Your Bungalow on the Beach
A guesthouse on the Mozambique beach, facing the Bazaruto Archipelago, with spaces to disconnect and lounge chairs overlooking the turquoise Indian Ocean.
We love: The feeling of suspended time.
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Doxa
Day 12 to Day 13
Nights in Bungalow with breakfast.
On your way to Doxa! Here, you can simply relax by the pool while admiring the view or go diving for the more adventurous ones. When the tide is low, go snorkeling.
Your room on the sand dunes
Located in the Zavora dunes, our hotel offers direct access to the beach, an excellent restaurant, and for the more sporty ones: diving, horse riding, and guided walks.
We love: Diving lessons in the pool.
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Maputo
Day 13 to Day 14
Nights in Guesthouse with breakfast.
You will arrive in Maputo in the early afternoon. This city, facing the Indian Ocean, dressed in white, sprinkled with green, and with a few twenty-story buildings, is definitely looking towards the future. Those who know it well say it is one of the most beautiful and safest capitals in Africa. It is even called "the New York of Africa." Its long tree-lined avenues, Portuguese architecture, promenades along the coast, and breathtaking views of the bay invite you to stroll around.
Your oasis in the heart of the city
A Guesthouse just a few steps away from all the activities in the city of Maputo, and a modern and stylish stopover after long kilometers on the road.
We love: Its pool for hot afternoons.
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Eswatini
Day 14 to Day 17
Nights in an eco-lodge with breakfast.
Through a small border post, you will leave the ocean and Mozambique to conclude this itinerary in Eswatini (formerly Swaziland). After a night in the Hlane Reserve for a final safari stop, you will spend two nights in the magnificent Phophonyane Reserve: walks, waterfalls, and hikes are on the agenda. After your stay in Eswatini, you will reach the Jeppes Reef border post via a countryside road and then head towards Johannesburg to catch your return flight!
Your traditional hut
Located in a 500-hectare nature reserve near the village of Pigg's Peak in the Kingdom of Eswatini, the lodge is a true haven of peace.
We love: Its traditional huts, tents, or cottages.
