Romantic Mozambique - 5 days

Luxury Class Tour

Privately Guided / Self drive

This is an excellent opportunity friends, couples, families, and groups to tour Mozambique together.

Highlights:

4 nights accommodation at Benguerra Lodge in Mozambique on a full board basis
2 open vehicle safari drives per day
Non-motorised Water Sports in Mozambique
Dhow Sunset Cruise

Mozambique is situated along the south-eastern coastline of Africa and boasts 2000 kilometers of pristine coastline. Formerly a Portuguese colony, borders Tanzania in the north, Zimbabwe to the west, Zambia and Malawi to the northwest and South Africa and Swaziland to the southwest.

Vasco Da Gama discovered Mozambique in 1498 and proclaimed a Portuguese colony in 1505. In 1975, Mozambique received its independence from Portugal and became known as the Republic of Mozambique. Civil war broke out shortly thereafter and lasted from 1977 to 1992. Today Mozambique with its warm turquoise warm is considered to be the “undiscovered gem” of Africa.

Jewel of Africa Safaris offers five idyllic lodges from where you can explore this tropical paradise, all four distinctly situated on the beach offering activities that complements a tropical island getaway.

Casa Rex
Casa Rex now offers travellers a sublime stopover in Vilanculos. Reminiscent of a gracious era, its buildings encompassed in lush gardens, Casa Rex overlooks the southern-central section of Vilanculos Bay. Accommodation is charmingly decorated in an individual style with an emphasis in the lounge and dining areas on custom constructed wood furniture and fittings. With bathrooms en-suite, all rooms offer a breezy perspective of the bay and have wireless ADSL internet access. For maximum comfort, airy mosquito nets are hung and windows are fitted with shutters against the occasional rain shower. The Acacia rooms and Courtyard Suites have air-conditioning.

Benguerra Lodge
Nestled within a bay on the protected north-west side of the island, the Lodge merges naturally into indigenous milkwood and acacia forests and is flanked by thatched chalets built on stilts. Each chalet offers its own wonderful sea view and beach access.

Bazaruto Lodge
Bazaruto Lodge is situated behind the sand spit at the northern point of the island. Accommodation is in rustic A-frame chalets nestling amongst the forested sand dunes. They have en-suite bathrooms and are serviced daily. The lodge dining room caters to the enthusiastic appetite of guests with either fresh crab, crayfish, calamari or prawns served daily. The attractive open air bar encourages guests to meet new friends, while a sundowner trip on a dhow provides a breath-taking way to end the day. There is also a freshwater swimming pool, ski-boating, yachting and Land Rover hire.

Marlin Lodge
The lodge is situated on the southwest shore of Benguerua Island, the second largest island in the Bazaruto Archipelago off the coast of Mozambique. This unspoilt area offers some of the finest scuba diving sites and some of the best deep-sea fishing in the world.

Indigo Bay
Surrounded by azure waters and basking in the tropical sun, Indigo Bay is an idyllic and totally unspoilt island paradise. Located on the south-west shore of Bazaruto Island of the mainland coast of Mozambique, the luxury resort is a natural gateway to the enchanted archipelago.

Day 1 – Mozambique Islands

Your Jewel of Africa Safaris representative will meet you at Johannesburg International Airport or any other location of their choice in Johannesburg or Pretoria. You will fly to Vilanculos Airport in Mozambique, where a hotel representative will meet you and transfer you by boat to the island.

Check in to your luxury lodge, settle-in and relax on this Indian Ocean holiday island, with its vast unspoilt beaches fringed by palm trees and enjoy your beautifully prepared dinner.

Overnight: One of the lodges of your choice Meals: Full Board

Day 2 to 4 – Mozambique Islands

Enjoy lazy days swimming in the warm turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean, sunbathing on deserted golden beaches and snorkelling off the beach amongst fish of all descriptions. You have unlimited access to all non-motorised water sports, including windsurfing, kite flying, ocean ski paddling and catamaran sailing. Or simply relax and enjoy the warm sunshine under endless blue skies.

Scuba divers can explore the renowned pristine Mozambique reef in warm water and fishermen can try their hand at light tackle, fly-fishing or exhilarating deep-sea game fishing, in waters considered to be the best for marlin in the world. Later enjoy a romantic Dhow sunset cruise and walk along the endless beach exploring your island, with its prolific bird life (over 100 different species, including flamingos and pelicans). Each evening enjoy a romantic dinner and understand what it means to be in paradise!

Overnight: One of the lodges of your choice Meals: Full Board

DAY 5 – Return

After brunch, we will be transferred back to Vilanculos by boat and fly back to Johannesburg International Airport (Or Mpumalanga airport).

Meals: Breakfast

This is where this tour ends.

Why not extend your stay in South Africa? We have a wide range of options available. The perfect extension for this tour is the Garden Route, the Kruger Park or even Victoria Falls. Enquire now on these extensions.

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Price per person sharing: Price available on request

Starting Point: Johannesburg or Mpumalanga Airport

Ending Point: Johannesburg or Mpumalanga Airport

Duration: 5 days / 4 nights

Minimum persons: 2 – Single supplement applies for single travelers

WHAT IS INCLUDED:

All airport and ground transfers in air-conditioned vehicles
Specified accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis
Sunset cruise on a luxury yacht
Safari & dinner at Clara Anna Fontein
Wine tour in a sidecar motorcycle with lunch
Lunches and dinners as per itinerary
Services of a registered cultural and nature guide
Activities specified in itinerary, including transfers and entrance charges
(For self-drive option) Car rental inclusive of super-cover and unlimited mileage
Optional: Services of a VIP Body guard & Paramedic Level 6 – ask us for a quote

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED:

International flights to and from South Africa. Book your own, or ask us for a quote
Domestic flights where applicable (unless specified)
Lunches & dinners (unless specified)
Drinks & refreshments
Tips for porters and restaurants
Telephone calls, laundry & other incidental personal expenditure
Additional activities not specified
Travel insurance
(For self-drive option) Fuel deposits and airport surcharges, additional driver/younger driver surcharges, fuel, oil, vehicle collection, etc.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

All activities are subject to prevailing weather conditions
Jewel of Africa Safaris is a registered tour operator with the necessary permits and insurance cover to transport International Tourists. All our driver/tour guides are Satour accredited, medically cleared, hold Professional Driving Permits and are accredited First Aid practitioners
Our standard terms & conditions apply. Here you can find more information on how to book, travel insurance, cancellation fees, baggage and other important issues.

Optional extensions are available - enquire now

Note: This is a suggested itinerary and it is based on our many years of experience and previous tailored tours for other clients. As the above tour will be conducted on a private or self-drive basis, the itinerary can be tailored to include any number of days, persons or accommodation required, depending on your personal requirements.