Mozambique Coast & Maputo Accommodated Overland Tour

Board a luxury bus to Mozambique's Maputo and the Indian Ocean. See a remarkable wealth of architecture, unique to Africa's cities, and have lunch at the famous Costa do Sol restaurant.

Cross the Maputo Bay to Catembe by ferry to drive south to Salamanga and its Hindu Temple. Cross the Maputo and Futi rivers to the Maputo Elephant Reserve before heading to Ponta Mamoli.

Enjoy secluded beaches, snorkelling, fishing, surfing and swimming with dolphins, with 10 reefs within 8km's, as well as sunset cocktails and hippo watching at serene inland lakes. Return to Johannesburg by luxury bus.

Day 1: Maputo – Mozambique

A transfer will take you from your accommodation in Johannesburg to the bus station, where you will board a luxury bus to Maputo. Mozambique's capital is an enchanting city of wide acacia lined avenues and tall buildings overlooking Maputo Bay and the Indian Ocean. One of the city's more fascinating features is the remarkable wealth of architecture, making it unique amongst Africa's cities. You will be collected at the bus stop and taken to your hotel. Optional Activities: Dinner in Maputo.

Meals: Lunch

Day 2: Maputo

Today we have a day in Maputo to relax and enjoy the city. There is a 3-hour city tour in the morning followed by lunch at the famous Costa do Sol restaurant. The afternoon is for your leisure. The evening is also free for you to experience one of Maputo’s excellent restaurants, Peri-Peri Prawns is the most well known dish, but all of the seafood is excellent. Optional Activities: Dinner in Maputo.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 3: Maputo Elephant Reserve

Today we depart the city and cross the Maputo Bay to Catembe by ferry. We then drive south to Salamanga, with its impressive Hindu Temple. Crossing the Maputo and Futi rivers we enter the Maputo Elephant Reserve and head towards the coast. During the day there is time to stop and view the wildlife and extensive variety of birds found in this area. A leisurely lunch is served before making our way further south to Ponta Mamoli.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4 - 6: Ponta Mamoli

Private and secluded beaches, snorkeling, fishing, surfing and swimming. Relax next to the pool, sipping a cocktail, just meters away from the bar and dining room. The Ponta Mamoli Dive centre offers wonderful snorkeling and diving expeditions with 10 reefs within 8km's. The dive sites are some of the best in the world. The coral is untouched and the fish life abundant. Land based activities include sunset cocktails at serene inland lakes and hippo watching. Exciting lake canoeing trips, horse trails and bird trails keep young and old amused. Optional Activities: Diving, Snorkeling, Deep Sea Fishing, Salt -water Fly-fishing, Swimming with Dolphins (seasonal), and Horse Riding.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 7: Maputo

After a relaxed breakfast, there is time for an early morning dive or ride, before heading back to Maputo and your hotel.
Optional Activities: Dinner out
Meals: Breakfast

Day 8 Johannesburg - Tour Ends

Today you wave farewell to this beautiful paradise as you return by luxury bus to Johannesburg. The Mozambique Coast & Maputo Accommodated Overland Tour ends on arrival in Johannesburg.

Meals: Breakfast

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