Ultimate Bush & Beach Safari

Arrive in the Kruger National Park On arrival in South Africa, board a flight to Nelspruit Airport, your gateway to Kruger. You will be met on arrival and transferred to the iconic Kruger National Park, and onwards to Camp Shawu Lodge. On arrival, you will check-in to your luxury room, have some time to freshen up and enjoy something to eat and drink before heading out for your first afternoon game drive with your ranger. You will enjoy a beautiful sunset and some snacks and drinks along the way. As night falls you will return to camp while searching for the nocturnal creatures with the spotlight. Return to camp, freshen up and share your stories while you dine on traditional cuisine around a roaring boma fire under the African night sky.

Game Drives in Kruger The early morning and afternoon game drives led by expert rangers and trackers are the perfect way to view the wildlife in comfort. A typical day might look something like this: Early morning An early start means an equally early wake-up call. Tea and coffee are served at about 6am and at sunrise you head off on your early-morning game-drive. This is generally the best time to spot the wildlife, as the temperature is cool, and the animals are still very active, including the big cats, which will be returning from a night of hunting. Late morning After a few hours, you will either return to your camp for a hearty breakfast. Lunch and afternoon You usually have lunch in the camp and spend the main part of the day either relaxing or using the amenities, including the gym, outdoor pool and spa. You might have something to eat and drink at around 3pm before heading out for another safari drive. Evening As with early morning, the evening game drive is often the best time to see the wildlife. The predatory animals begin to stir from their heat-of-the-day slumber, and similarly, their prey become ever more active and alert as darkness falls. Vehicles usually return just before dark in time for a shower, pre-dinner drinks and then dinner. The evenings are often rounded off with a few drinks around the campfire, warming toes and swapping safari stories.

Explore Kruger Further The early morning and afternoon game drives led by expert rangers and trackers are the perfect way to view the wildlife in comfort. A typical day might look something like this: Early morning An early start means an equally early wake-up call. Tea and coffee are served at about 6am and at sunrise you head off on your early-morning game-drive. This is generally the best time to spot the wildlife, as the temperature is cool, and the animals are still very active, including the big cats, which will be returning from a night of hunting. Late morning After a few hours, you will either return to your camp for a hearty breakfast. Lunch and afternoon You usually have lunch in the camp and spend the main part of the day either relaxing or using the amenities, including the gym, outdoor pool and spa. You might have something to eat and drink at around 3pm before heading out for another safari drive. Evening As with early morning, the evening game drive is often the best time to see the wildlife. The predatory animals begin to stir from their heat-of-the-day slumber, and similarly, their prey become ever more active and alert as darkness falls. Vehicles usually return just before dark in time for a shower, pre-dinner drinks and then dinner. The evenings are often rounded off with a few drinks around the campfire, warming toes and swapping safari stories. After a hearty lunch, transfer to Bigodi to visit a local community initiative - the Bigodi Wetland Walk. Be on the lookout for primates and the rare great blue turaco, one of the 138 bird species found in the swamp area. Dinner will be enjoyed at the lodge.

Departure to Mozambique After your last morning game drive in Kruger, and breakfast, check out and enjoy the drive across the border to Maputo in Mozambique. Your private guide will assist with the formalities at the border crossing. This is about a 2-hour drive. On arrival at the Maputo Marina, board a boat to the lodge, about an hour away. On arrival at Machangulo Lodge, check in to your luxury ocean view room, relax and settle in. The rest of the afternoon can be spent as you wish. Recommended activities include a sunset dhow cruise, dune walks and a refreshing swim in the ocean outside your room. Dinner will be served in the lodge dining room, with local ingredients and flavors being served in an exciting way.

Explore the Machangulo Peninsula Enjoy a full day in this ocean and beach paradise, with a range of activities on offer. Recommended activities include the following: ✓ Swimming ✓ Beach picnics ✓ Dune walks ✓ Village tour ✓ Island excursions ✓ Fishing ✓ Kayaking ✓ Scuba diving ✓ Snorkelling ✓ Spa treatments ✓ Bird watching  

Experience More Machangulo Magic Enjoy a full day in this ocean and beach paradise, with a range of activities on offer. Recommended activities include the following: ✓ Swimming ✓ Beach picnics ✓ Dune walks ✓ Village tour ✓ Island excursions ✓ Fishing ✓ Kayaking ✓ Scuba diving ✓ Snorkelling ✓ Spa treatments ✓ Bird watching  

Departure for Johannesburg After breakfast, check out and make your way back to Maputo by boat transfer. From here you will be transferred to the Maputo International Airport for your flight to Johannesburg.