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From wild earth to open sea

South Africa

There’s a stretch of Africa where nothing stays still, if you know where to look. In Mozambique, safaris give way to sea spray, and the thrill of spotting wildlife folds seamlessly into the calm of an island evening. This journey moves from inland pulse to coastal ease, offering your group the space to explore, to be surprised, and to connect across changing terrain.

IDEAL LENGTH

10 Days

STARTING FROM

$16,513

IDEAL TIME TO GO

Jan - Dec

Surprise me

IDEAL LENGTH

10 Days

STARTING FROM

$16,513

IDEAL TIME TO GO

Jan - Dec

Surprise me

An outline of your journey

Completely customisable for you

DAY

1-2

  • Arrive in Beira and transfer to Gorongosa National Park. Settle into your eco-camp nestled at the foot of Mount Gorongosa, where birdsong starts the day and stories are shared by firelight.

DAY

3-4

  • Begin your safari experience in Gorongosa. Morning and evening game drives take you through floodplains and savannahs. Spot lions, elephants, and the park’s unique mix of birdlife and rare antelope.

DAY

5-6

  • Travel to Vilanculos and take a boat across to the Bazaruto Archipelago. Your island villa waits with open skies and soft sands. Unpack, unwind, and breathe in the salt air.

DAY

7-8

  • Spend your days exploring above and below the sea. Snorkel around Two Mile Reef, visit hidden sandbars by dhow, and enjoy long, relaxed lunches on the beach. Evenings bring candlelit dinners with the ocean just steps away.

DAY

9-10

  • Take it slow. Walk the island trails, kayak across still waters, or simply watch the tides roll in and out from your private plunge pool. Return to Vilanculos and fly onward.

A deeper look

Where wilderness reclaims its voice

Gorongosa National Park is a place where the wild feels close. Once nearly lost to conflict, it has rebounded with a kind of defiance. Herds roam freely now, and predator sightings are no longer rare. You’ll spend your days in open vehicles, tracking lions and elephants through a shifting patchwork of grassland and forest. Your guide points to the signs you’d otherwise miss: a broken twig, a muddy print, a sudden hush that signals something near. At night, stories echo around the fire, and the bush feels like it’s watching kindly from the shadows.

Into the rhythm of the islands

The switch from land to sea is seamless. A flight to Vilanculos, then a speedboat across turquoise water, and you land on Bazaruto’s warm sand. The pace shifts, not into stillness, but into a kind of freedom. Days are yours to shape. Snorkel among parrotfish and rays. Cruise to sandbars that vanish with the tide. A chef grills lobster as your group lounges barefoot and sun-kissed. Your villa blends into its surroundings, but steps inside reveal open-plan luxury, plunge pools, and views that make words feel inadequate.

Ties that deepen over distance

Journeys like this draw people in. There’s something about spotting wildlife together that lingers. Or watching the sun melt into the ocean as a dhow drifts by, and everyone’s quiet for the right reasons. The shared moments come naturally. Mornings begin with coffee and barefoot plans. Evenings end with laughter and a sky full of stars. The connection your group builds is shaped by the land, the water, and the moments that rise between them.

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