May–Oct tends to favor movement and observation of fauna on this route, although sightings always depend on the behavior of the animals and local conditions.
SOUTH AFRICA · BEACHES + WILDLIFE
SOUTH AFRICA — KRUGER & MOZAMBIQUE
Combine safari in Kruger with the islands of Mozambique.
DURATION12 days
BEST TIMEMay–Oct
EXPERIENCEBeaches + Wildlife
COUNTRYSouth Africa
THE JOURNEY
Route map
Kruger → Maputo → Vilanculos → Bazaruto
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FEATURED
Key highlights
1Safaris in Kruger
2Wildlife in Maputo
3Natural landscapes of Vilanculos
4Dawn safaris
5Large mammals and birds
6Sunset in the savannah
Combine safari in Kruger with the islands of Mozambique. The combination of Kruger and Bazaruto gives the script an identity that doesn't depend on a single postcard.
SEASONALITY
When to go
A STARTING POINT
Suggested base itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival in Kruger
The trip begins in Kruger, with time for wildlife observation and Kruger's open landscapes.
DAY 2
Kruger — landscapes and culture
More time in Kruger, now with game drives and stops at Kruger water points. Sightings depend on the behavior of fauna, without transforming the experience into a promise of specific species.
DAY 3
Kruger — selected experiences
The day in Kruger combines dawn and late afternoon safaris in Kruger. Sightings depend on the behavior of fauna, without transforming the experience into a promise of specific species.
DAY 4
Kruger → Maputo
The journey leaves Kruger and heads to Maputo, with the rest of the day focused on safaris and reading about the Maputo ecosystem.
DAY 5
Maputo — selected experiences
The day in Maputo combines wildlife and natural landscapes of Maputo. Sightings depend on the behavior of fauna, without transforming the experience into a promise of specific species.
DAY 6
Maputo — local experience
The stay in Maputo continues with observation of fauna in a natural environment in Maputo. Sightings depend on the behavior of fauna, without transforming the experience into a promise of specific species.
DAY 7
Maputo → Vilanculos
The route between Maputo and Vilanculos changes the scene of the trip; upon arrival, wildlife and natural landscapes of Vilanculos enter.
DAY 8
Vilanculos — local experience
The stay in Vilanculos continues with observation of fauna in a natural environment in Vilanculos. Sightings depend on the behavior of fauna, without transforming the experience into a promise of specific species.
DAY 9
Villains in depth
Day in Vilanculos for safaris and reading about the Vilanculos ecosystem. Sightings depend on the behavior of fauna, without transforming the experience into a promise of specific species.
DAY 10
Vilanculos → Bazaruto
From Vilanculos to Bazaruto, the journey leads to a new stage, followed by navigation, sea bathing and coastal landscapes of Bazaruto.
DAY 11
Bazaruto in depth
Day in Bazaruto for coves, snorkeling and time by the sea in Bazaruto. Sightings depend on the behavior of fauna, without transforming the experience into a promise of specific species.
DAY 12
Bazaruto — full day
Bazaruto gets a full day for beaches, viewpoints and the sea in Bazaruto. Sightings depend on the behavior of fauna, without transforming the experience into a promise of specific species.
THE EXPERIENCE
The spirit of the journey
Sea, islands and coastal landscapes as the center of the trip. The sequence between Kruger and Bazaruto gives concrete form to this proposal.
YOUR WAY
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