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| Duration: | 15 Day(s) - 14 Night(s) |
| Tour Category: | 4 X 4 Adventure |
Mozambique – 4 Nights / 5 Days
Day 1 – Arrival in Maputo
All Meals Included – Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Depending on the flight schedule, arrival in Mozambique.
Arrival at Maputo International Airport, also known as Mavalane International Airport, formerly Lourenço Marques Airport. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the hotel.
Overnight: 5-Star Hotel
Day 2 – Maputo City Tour
All Meals Included – Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Depart after breakfast for a Maputo City Tour. Places to visit include:
Central Market
Train Station
Fortress
Iron House
Natural History Museum
Fish Market (be careful of pickpockets)
Craft Market
Overnight: Hotel
Day 3 – Inhaca Island Excursion (Weather Dependent)
All Meals Included – Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Weather dependent.
Please note that the ferry only operates on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays if dhows are not available.
Depart after breakfast and proceed to the harbour very early (06:45) for the journey to Inhaca Island.
Located 33 km east of Maputo, Inhaca is a sub-tropical island measuring 12 km by 7 km. It is believed that Vasco da Gama sighted the island during his voyage in 1497/98.
The island was used as a trading post in the 1500s, mainly for the ivory trade. One of its most interesting historical aspects is that it served as a refuge for shipwrecked mariners traveling along the coast during the Portuguese trading era.
Portuguese Island is a deserted island approximately 3 km from Inhaca Island. The boat crossing takes about 10–15 minutes, and picnic lunches can be arranged through a local restaurant on Inhaca. Portuguese Island offers beautiful beaches, and the lagoon area is ideal for various water sports and relaxing beach time.
Overnight: 5-Star Hotel
Alternative Option – Macaneta Beach Resort (If Weather Is Bad)
If the weather conditions are poor and the boat trip to Inhaca Island cannot take place, we will visit Macaneta Beach Resort instead.
Macaneta Beach Resort is located on the Macaneta Peninsula, approximately 30 km from Maputo. It is the perfect beach destination for escaping the busy city and enjoying tranquility, sun, sand, and sea.
The resort is uniquely positioned between the Incomati River and the warm Indian Ocean, offering breathtaking sunrises over the ocean and sunsets over the river. Its spectacular location provides visitors with a unique and unforgettable scenic experience.
Day 4 – Maputo Special Reserve Safari
All Meals Included – Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
After an early breakfast, depart for Maputo Special Reserve.
The reserve and its wildlife suffered greatly during the civil war between 1975 and 1992, when mines and snares injured and killed many animals.
Since the end of the war, significant restoration efforts have been undertaken through cross-border wildlife translocation programs between South Africa and Mozambique. Today, more than 400 elephants thrive in this tranquil reserve, where sightings of them grazing on open floodplains are common.
These translocation operations have been extremely successful. Since 2019, more than 4,600 animals have been introduced into the reserve, and over 25,000 animals have been relocated from across Southern Africa since the program began.
Today, the reserve is flourishing with wildlife, attracting increasing numbers of tourists and supporting the ongoing restoration of biodiversity.
Enjoy a Maputo Game Drive in a 4x4 vehicle, with either a packed lunch along the route or a late lunch at a local restaurant. Return to Maputo in time for an African sundowner while watching the spectacular sunset.
Overnight: 5-Star Hotel
Day 5 – Ponta do Ouro Beach Visit
All Meals Included – Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Depart after breakfast for Ponta do Ouro, a tranquil beach community in southern Mozambique. It lies approximately 10 km from the South African border and 120 km from Maputo.
Guests will have time to access the beach, swim, and relax.
The town is well known for its crystal-clear waters, scenic beaches, and world-class diving locations, including some of Southern Africa’s best dive sites. The surrounding coastal landscape is lush and green, adding to the destination’s charm.
Visitors can enjoy snorkeling, surfing, deep-sea fishing, or simply relax on the beautiful beaches.
Besides its natural beauty, Ponta do Ouro also has a rich cultural history influenced by Portuguese heritage and indigenous traditions. The friendly local community often shares its culture through traditional dance and local cuisine, providing travelers with an authentic African experience.
Overnight: 5-Star Hotel
Eswatini (Swaziland) – 3 Nights / 3 Days
Day 6 – Transfer to Eswatini and Sunset Safari
All Meals Included – Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Depart after breakfast and transfer to the Eswatini border, where you will meet the local guide.
Continue to Hlane Royal National Park for lunch, followed by a Sunset Safari Drive.
Overnight: 4-Star Guest Lodge
Day 7 – Game Drive and Cultural Experiences
All Meals Included – Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Depart early after breakfast for a morning game drive (half-day). Return to the lodge for lunch.
In the afternoon, choose between:
Option 1
Horseback safari or walking safari.
Option 2
Visit Mantenga Cultural Village and Mantenga Waterfall, located in Mantenga Falls Nature Reserve. Visitors can enjoy traditional Swazi music, dance performances, and explore a reconstructed 1850s Swazi village.
The Mantenga Waterfall is a 10-minute walk from the village. The reserve also has an excellent restaurant/pub serving local and international cuisine.
Visit King Sobhuza Memorial Park.
Option 3 (Optional Activities – Own Cost)
White water rafting
Caving
Canopy tours
Mountain biking (2–3 hours)
Eswatini has a surprisingly long and fascinating history for such a small country. Archaeological findings include rock paintings dating back to approximately 25,000 BC.
The earliest known inhabitants were Khoisan hunter-gatherers, later replaced by Bantu tribes migrating from the Great Lakes region during the 15th and 16th centuries.
In modern times, after King Sobhuza II died in 1982, the Great Council of State selected a 14-year-old prince to become the next king. He continued his education in England at Sherborne School before returning to be crowned on 25 April 1986 at the age of 18.
The king rules jointly with his mother, the Ndlovukati, meaning “Great She-Elephant.”
Overnight: Beehive Huts or 4-Star Lodge
Day 8 – Cultural Village and Ezulwini Valley
All Meals Included – Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
After breakfast, visit Umphakatsi Cultural Village, the village of the local chief, where you can experience authentic Swazi culture and enjoy excellent photo opportunities.
Continue to the Ezulwini Valley and the capital city, Mbabane.
Later visit Mantenga Cultural Village again, followed by a trip through the Ezulwini Valley to view Swazi arts and crafts.
Overnight: Beehive Huts or 4-Star Mantenga Lodge
Day 9 – Sheba’s Breast Rock Hike
All Meals Included – Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Depart after breakfast to visit Sheba’s Breast Rock.
Guests may hike to the base for a packed lunch. The trail is steep and rugged, leading to the summit of Sheba’s Breast Mountain.
Another trail begins at the entrance to Mantenga Nature Reserve, and both routes offer spectacular views of the surrounding landscapes.
Please prepare adequately for the hike, wear suitable gear, and enjoy the adventure.
Overnight: 4-Star Lodge
South Africa – 1 Night / 2 Days
Day 10 – Transfer to Underberg
All Meals Included – Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Pick up from the Eswatini / South Africa border post and travel via Durban before transferring directly to Underberg.
Overnight: Hotel
Lesotho – 4 Nights / 5 Days
Day 11 – Journey into Lesotho and Semonkong
All Meals Included – Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Travel through the small town of Swartberg and enjoy scenic views of East Griqualand farmlands with traditional huts along the route.
Continue through Matatiele in the Eastern Cape, bordering KwaZulu-Natal, before entering Lesotho via Qacha’s Nek border post.
Qacha’s Nek is both a district and the main town in the region.
Travel through rural Lesotho villages, crossing the Orange River (Senqu River), which originates in the Drakensberg Mountains and flows westward for 2,200 km before reaching the Atlantic Ocean at Alexander Bay.
Stop at 2,080 m at Christ the King viewpoint to enjoy panoramic views.
Continue across the Thaba Putswa Range via Makhakhe’s Pass to Semonkong, known as “The Place of Smoke.”
Visit the spectacular Maletsunyane Falls, a single-drop waterfall on a tributary of the Orange River.
Lunch at Semonkong Lodge.
After lunch, choose between:
Hiking
Pony trekking
Both are 3-hour circular routes to view the waterfall.
Overnight: 3-Star Lodge
Day 12 – San Rock Art and Echo Caves
All Meals Included – Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
After breakfast, travel via Moitsupeli, turning toward Koro-Koro through scenic countryside with rural villages and mountain landscapes.
Packed lunch will be provided.
Weather permitting, depart for a 3-hour hike to view San Rock Art in overhanging rock shelters (own cost).
The hike continues to Echo Caves 1 and 2, also known as Tohlang Place 1 and 2, located in an area called Le Eabuoy Ego, meaning “The Caves of Echoes.”
Your guide will explain the history of the San people, their nomadic lifestyle, and the meaning behind the rock art.
The return journey involves a steep uphill climb, with rest stops and photo opportunities.
Overnight: 2-Star Lodge
Day 13 – Ha Kome Caves and Thaba Bosiu
All Meals Included – Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Depart after breakfast for Ha Kome Caves near Teya-Teyaneng.
These remarkable cave dwellings were carved beneath towering rocks in the 19th century and are now a National Heritage Site. Many families still live here today.
Later, visit Thaba Bosiu, where a guide will explain the history of King Moshoeshoe I and his resistance against King Shaka’s Zulu warriors.
A demonstration village visit will follow, along with views of the famous Thaba Bosiu Mountain.
Overnight: 4-Star Guest Lodge
Day 14 – Maseru City Tour
All Meals Included – Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Pick up from Maseru Airport and enjoy a city tour of Maseru.
Visit the Information Centre, famous for local crafts and tapestry making. See both the new and old Parliament buildings, and stop at the Post Office to purchase Lesotho stamps.
Lunch at a local restaurant, followed by a town walkabout.
Return to the guest lodge in the early afternoon.
Overnight: 4-Star Guest Lodge
Day 15 – Departure
All Meals Included – Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Depending on departure timing, transfer to Maseru Airport after breakfast.
Tour Ends
Important Information
Valid passports are essential.
If the number of clients increases or decreases, the tour cost will be adjusted accordingly.
Included:
Transfer from Mozambique / Lesotho
2 bottles of water per person per day
Accommodation – 14 nights
Bed and Breakfast
Driver Guide
All transport for 14 days
Excluded:
Personal insurance / personal expenses
All soft and alcoholic drinks
Lunch and dinners
Tips for guides
Optional adventures and activities (own cost)
