Mozambique Islands and Wildlife Safari
Safari Quick Facts |
| Safari Price: US$ 1,260 |
Email: Bookings & Enquiries Email |
| Safari Starts:
Victoria Falls |
Safari Ends: Johannesburg
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Number of Days:
14 |
| Countries visited: Zimbabwe, Mozambique, South Africa |
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Dates |
Vehicles, Guides & Equipment |
Booking Code: AF9 |
Safari Price
Includes:
Fully Escorted Tour
Tour Leader and Driver
All Activities
Sightseeing Entrance Fees as Per Itinerary
All Meals Whilst Camping
National Parks
Reserve Entrance Fees
All Tolls and Taxes
Dhow Safari to Bazaruto Archipelago
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Safari Price
Excludes:
All optional excursions
Visas
Meals unless otherwise stated in the itinerary. |
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Mozambique, with its thousands of kilometers of idyllic coastline
embracing the Indian Ocean is one of Africa’s most exciting
newer tourist destinations. Its extensive coral reefs containing
a dazzling array of tropical fish and marine life are ideal for
diving and snorkelling. This itinerary also includes the natural
splendour and adventure playground Victoria Falls, game viewing
and a dhow safari, not to mention colonial architecture and fantastic
seafood.
Mozambique Islands and Wildlife Safari Detailed Itinerary
| Day 1: |
Victoria Falls |
Camping |
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Known locally as Mosi oa Tunya, ‘the smoke
that thunders’, the falls themselves are one of the
world’s natural wonders although they are neither the
highest nor the widest. They do, however, create a visual
spectacle as they cut a massive gorge in the earth and crash
111 metres to the river below. This gorge actually forms the
border between Zimbabwe and Zambia. There are numerous optional
activities on the Zimbabwe side, the most famous being white
water rafting on the Lower Zambezi. This excursion takes a
full day and has 14 plus rapids, none below grade 4 (rapids
are graded from 1 to 6). Please note that at certain times
of the year the rafting may be restricted or even closed due
to high water levels (March – May). Bungy jumping is
also an option for all those who wish to throw themselves
111 metres head first off a bridge! Various flights are on
offer including light fixed wing aircraft, helicopter, microlight
and ultralight, all offering wonderful views of the falls.
As well as these there is horse riding, elephant riding and
canoeing, not to mention a walk to the falls themselves. Videos
and still photographs are available for purchase of most activities,
and are a great reminder of your adrenaline filled visit to
the mighty Victoria Falls and Zambezi River.
We would advise that you spend a few days at Victoria Falls
before the tour starts which will allow you the time to take
full advantage of the activities on offer as this tour leaves
early on Day 2.
NB Entrance (approximately 20 USD) to Mosi oa Tunya (Victoria
Falls) National Park is not included in your tour price.
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| Day 2: |
Bulawayo |
Camping |
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Departing from the adrenaline capital of Africa,
Victoria Falls, we head towards Zimbabwe’s second largest
city of Bulawayo where, depending on our time of arrival,
we may have a chance for craft shopping before we set up camp.
There’s more game watching the next day in Matopos National
Park, home to a large population of white rhino and the site
of Cecil Rhodes grave. |
| Day 3: |
Bulawayo |
Camping |
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
See day 2 for Itinerary |
| Day 4: |
Antelope Park, Gweru |
Camping |
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
We then head to the Antelope Park where you
will have the rare opportunity to take a walk with some lion
cubs, go horse riding, take a boat cruise, or even ride and
swim with an African elephant. |
| Day 5: |
Antelope Park, Gweru |
Camping |
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
See day 4 for Itinerary |
| Day 6: |
Mozambique And Vilanculos |
Camping |
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Heading westward across Zimbabwe to exit the
country near Mutare we camp here, or on the shores of picturesque
Lake Chicamba. This is en route to Mozambique, before arriving
at the beautiful coastline of Vilanculos. These two full days
of driving are rewarded by the complete contrast of scenery,
culture and climate gained by moving from the centre of landlocked
Zimbabwe to tropical Vilanculos on the coast of Mozambique. |
| Day 7: |
Mozambique And Vilanculos |
Camping |
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Heading westward across Zimbabwe to exit the
country near Mutare we camp here, or on the shores of picturesque
Lake Chicamba. This is en route to Mozambique, before arriving
at the beautiful coastline of Vilanculos. These two full days
of driving are rewarded by the complete contrast of scenery,
culture and climate gained by moving from the centre of landlocked
Zimbabwe to tropical Vilanculos on the coast of Mozambique. |
| Day 8: |
Vilanculos |
Camping |
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
For the next two days we will be based in Vilanculos
in order to enjoy a Dhow safari to the islands of the Bazaruto
Archipelago – classed as a World Heritage Site for its
outstanding natural beauty. Other activities to enjoy are
horse riding along the beaches or interacting with the locals
whilst visiting some of the volunteer and community projects
in the area. |
| Day 9: |
Vilanculos |
Camping |
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
See day 8 for Itinerary |
| Day 10: |
Inhambane And Ponta De Barra |
Camping |
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Next we head further south down the palm-fringed
coast to Inhambane – a small town with a colourful market
and friendly atmosphere. We camp at the idyllic Ponta De Barra
for a couple of nights and enjoy relaxing on the beach, or
walking along the peninsular where there are more opportunities
for snorkelling or scuba diving, whale watching or quad biking. |
| Day 11: |
Inhambane And Ponta De Barra |
Camping |
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
See day 10 for Itinerary |
| Day 12: |
Maputo |
Camping |
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Our last stop in Mozambique is in the lively
capital city of Maputo with its wide tree lined streets and
colonial architecture. We overnight in Maputo. |
| Day 13: |
Kruger National Park And Johannesburg. |
Camping |
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Leaving Mozambique we drive into South Africa
and the world-renowned Kruger National Park, home to a staggering
amount of wildlife and birds. We camp for the night within
the park and on our final morning take an early game drive
when the animals are at their most active.We end this trip
on the last day in the cosmopolitan city of Johannesburg;
we will arrive into Johannesburg between 5-6 p.m. at the Africa
Centre Lodge. |
| Day 14: |
Kruger National Park And Johannesburg. |
Camping |
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Accommodation is NOT included on Day 14. |
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Mozambique Islands and Wildlife Safari Departure Dates
2010 Safari Departures
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May Departures |
Jun Departures |
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25 April 2010 |
16 May 2010 |
6 June 2010
27 June 2010 |
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Dec Departures |
11 July 2010 |
1 August 2010
22 August 2010 |
12 September 2010
26 September 2010 |
10 October 2010
24 October 2010 |
7 November 2010
28 November 2010 |
19 December 2010 |
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