Swaziland, Mozambique and Kruger Park Safari

A Great 14 day budget Safari from Johannesburg that takes you to Swaziland, Mozambique and Kruger National Park in South Africa.

The affordable camping tour starts with a visit to Hlane Royal National Park in Swaziland, its then off to Mozambique where we will visit Praia Do Tofu which is home to some great water activities such as scuba diving and deep sea fishing.

From their its off to Vilanculos for a dhow trip to the Bazaruto Archipelago and on to the old European settlement of Inhambane. We will visit the Capital City Maputo before heading back across the South African Border to South Africa's Premier Reserve, Kruger National Park.

We will go in search of the wildlife of Kruger Park, including the "Big 5" of Africa before we head back via the Panoramic Route to Johannesburg, where our wildlife tour comes to an end.

Day 1  Hlane Royal National Park – Swaziland

We depart Johannesburg and travel through scenic Mpumalanga until we reach Swaziland. Crossing into the country we enter Hlane Royal National Park which is home to lion, elephant, white rhino and diverse birdlife. The 30,000 hectare Nature Reserve has a wide variety of optional activities available.

Optional Activities: Hiking, Mountain Biking, Game Drives, Rhino Walk.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2 Hlane Royal National Park – Swaziland

The Hlane nature reserve is Swaziland’s largest protected area and was originally the private hunting grounds of the Swazi Royal family. Today the area is held in a trust and managed by Big Game Parks. 

The lions are housed in a fenced enclosure inside the game park, so it is possible to hike inside Hlane. After a day of exploring this vast wilderness area we enjoy a display of traditional Swazi dancing following dinner.

Optional Activities: Hiking, Mountain Biking, Game drive, Rhino Walk. 
Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3 Praia Do Tofo – Mozambique

Today we will leave Swaziland behind us and cross into Mozambique. We will be travelling north beside the ocean and experience beautiful coastal scenery.

In the late afternoon we arrive at our camp for the next two nights. There are many optional activities on offer in this small town, and Tofo is home to some of the best scuba diving on the east coast of Africa. There is also plenty of time to relax on the beautiful beaches.

Optional Activities: Snorkelling, Fishing, Scuba Diving and Surfing.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4 Praia do Tofo – Mozambique

In season Tofo is one of the world’s best places for the viewing of the largest fish in the world, the Whale Shark.  Today is free for you to go snorkelling, scuba diving or simply relax on the beautiful white sand beaches.
Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5 Vilanculos – Mozambique

Today we depart from Praia do Tofo and make our way to Vilanculos stopping at a local craft market for a little souvenir shopping en route.

From Vilanculos we will be visiting the famous Bazaruto Archipelago. Bazaruto is Mozambique’s premier destination and it’s not hard to see why. This protected area is home to a spectacular array of sea-life and snorkelling at one of the reefs is an excellent way of enjoying this marine world.

Optional Activities: Snorkelling, Horse Riding

Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6 Bazaruto Archipelago National Park Excursion

The Bazaruto Islands excursion is taken on the traditional sailing vessel of the African East Coast, the Dhow. We sail out to the tropical islands and have the opportunity to snorkel, swim and relax over the next 2 days.

Bazaruto is one of Southern Africa’s largest marine parks.  We will overnight at a camp on the beach in our tents.

Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7 Bazaruto Archipelago National Park Excursion

The second day of this island excursion is again spent exploring the crystal clear waters of the Indian ocean and the abundant sea-life it supports.

On rare occasions the weather may be unfavourable and in this case the Dhow will be replaced with a more conventional vessel.

Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8/9 Inhambane – Mozambique

Driving south through beautiful coconut plantations, we pass through the old European settlement of Inhambane.

In the early afternoon we arrive at our campsite, right on the beach in this scenic coastal region. The following day is free to soak up the sun, swim or partake in the variety of optional activities available here.

Optional Activities: Scuba Diving, Quad Biking, Snorkeling, Boat Cruise.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 10 Maputo – Mozambique

From Inhambane we drive further south to the bustling capital city of Mozambique, Maputo. We arrive in the afternoon and have time to explore this truly African city. Maputo is currently undergoing a facelift as Mozambique's economy grows steadily.

Highlights worth visiting are the Fort of Nossa Senhora da Conceiao, and the Central Railway Station.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 11/12  Kruger National Park – South Africa

Today we return to South Africa to the world famous Kruger National Park, where we will do our best to see Africa's Big 5.

Kruger Park is the most famous nature conservation area in the world and South Africa's premier safari destination.

Kruger is roughly 36,800 square kilometers in size and was founded by South Africa's first president Paul Kruger. Two nights are spent in this magnificent wilderness area enjoying African wildlife. Informative dawn game walks and night drives (accompanied by a ranger) are offered as an optional extra in Kruger National Park.

Optional Activities: SANP Night Drive and Dawn Game Walks (Subject to availability), 4x4 Full day Game Drive
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (day 11), Dinner

Day 13 Cheetah Breeding Centre – South Africa

We depart Kruger today and visit a Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre. Many of Africa's beautiful birds and wildlife can be seen up close.

At Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre injured and lost wild animals are re-habilitated before being released back into the wild. Later we enjoy a traditional song and dance evening along with a typical South African meal.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 14 Johannesburg – South Africa

We will be travelling along the Panorama Route stopping at Blyde River Canyon, the 3rd largest canyon in the world. Breathtaking view points include God's Window. The Bourke's Luck Potholes are the fascinating results of erosion caused by the River and make for some wonderful photographs.

The Swaziland, Mozambique and Kruger Park Safari ends on arrival in Johannesburg.

As the arrival time can vary greatly we do not recommend end any onward travel arrangements are made. Johannesburg has many excellent restaurants and the groups often spend this evening together.

Optional Activities: Dinner out.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch