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Safari 14 days Small group in a 4x4
South Africa Mozambique Tour: Safari & Beach
The South Africa Mozambique round trip connects three countries in 14 days for an overland journey full of safari and beach. The 4x4 overland truck travels from Johannesburg through Eswatini to the coast of Mozambique.
The Journey
South Africa Mozambique Round Trip: Overland Safari
The South Africa Mozambique round trip is made for travelers who want to experience Africa actively. This overland safari Mozambique combines game drives, coastal days, and real everyday encounters into a cohesive route. From the Eswatini safari round trip with wildlife watching in Hlane Game Reserve, the way leads to the Mozambique beaches with Bazaruto Archipelago snorkeling before Kruger National Park and Panorama Route guide back to South Africa. Accommodation is provided depending on the variant in tents or in selected lodges.
- Duration
- 14 days
- Travelling
- Small group in a 4x4
- Sleeping
- Tent or lodge
- Group
- 4 to 12 guests
- Safari days
- 7 of 14
- Demands
- Moderate
- 3 countries
- Eswatini (Swaziland) Mozambique South Africa
- 1 national park
- Kruger National Park
Wildlife
Key Highlights of the Trip
What the itinerary names. Wild animals cannot be ordered, but the parks, the season and the hours at the water are chosen so the odds are good.
Big Five
5 of 5 on this route
- Lion Named in the itinerary
- Leopard Named in the itinerary
- Elephant Named in the itinerary
- Rhino Named in the itinerary
- Buffalo Named in the itinerary
Also along the way
- Giraffe
- Zebra
- Wildebeest
- Whale
- Antelope
01
Kruger National Park Safari
01
Kruger National Park Safari
On the Kruger National Park Big Five Safari, you search for lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, and rhinos in the open 4x4. A full-day game drive and a sundowner drive in the Nkambeni Reserve bring you close to the wildlife.
02
Hlane Game Reserve
02
Hlane Game Reserve
The Hlane Game Reserve safari in Eswatini takes you through open savannah, dense forests, and dry rivers. On 30,000 hectares live elephants, rhinos, lions, giraffes, and zebras, which you can observe in their natural habitat.
03
Bazaruto Archipelago
03
Bazaruto Archipelago
When snorkeling at the Bazaruto Archipelago, you sail with a traditional dhow to Magaruque Island. A whole day is dedicated to clear waters, colorful reefs, and calm beaches in the turquoise Indian Ocean.
04
Panorama Route South Africa
04
Panorama Route South Africa
The Blyde River Canyon Tour shows you the highlights of the Panorama Route: God's Window, Bourke's Luck Potholes, and the Three Rondavels. Viewpoints and rock formations ensure a day full of wide views.
05
Mozambique's coast
05
Mozambique's coast
When diving in Tofo, Mozambique, you explore reefs full of marine life while Barra and Inhambane provide time for swimming. Between palm trees and white sandy beaches, you find peace by the warm Indian Ocean.
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Days 1-14
Johannesburg - Start of the South Africa Mozambique Tour
Your South Africa Mozambique tour starts in the metropolis of Johannesburg. In the 4x4 overland truck, you leave the city behind and drive about 400 kilometers to Eswatini, to the Milwane Wildlife Sanctuary, the oldest nature reserve in the country, where you will stay for two nights. Along the way, you will cross the picturesque Mpumalanga, a province in northern South Africa known for its landscapes. Included meals: lunch, dinner.
Eswatini - Hiking in Milwane Sanctuary
The second day of your South Africa Mozambique tour belongs to the Milwane Wildlife Sanctuary. After breakfast, you will explore a network of nine hiking trails of varying difficulty with a guide. Along the way, you can observe antelopes and wildebeests in the open landscape. The afternoon is free for activities in the Ezulwini Valley. Included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Included highlight: guided hike in the morning.
Eswatini - Safari in Hlane Game Reserve
Today, the first great safari awaits you. After breakfast, you will leave Milwane and drive to the Hlane Game Reserve, the largest protected area in Eswatini. During the Hlane Game Reserve safari drive, you will traverse open savannas, dense forests, and dry rivers over approximately 30,000 hectares. The inhabitants include elephants, rhinoceroses, lions, giraffes, zebras, and many species of birds. Included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Xai Xai - Arrival at Mozambique's Coast
You are leaving Eswatini and crossing the border into Mozambique, a former Portuguese colony. In the afternoon you will reach Xai Xai, known for its white beaches on the Indian Ocean and colonial heritage. During a walk along one of the Mozambique beaches, you will get a first glimpse of local life and greet the ocean. Included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Vilanculos - Coastal Town at Bazaruto
After a hearty breakfast, your Overland Safari Mozambique continues northwards. The route reaches the coastal town of Vilanculos at the Bay of Vilanculos, part of the Indian Ocean. White sandy beaches, palm-fringed coasts, and clear turquoise waters characterize the place. From here, the islands of the Bazaruto Archipelago can be explored for snorkeling, diving, or fishing. Included meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Optional highlight: Boat safari with a dhow.
Magaruque - Island day with diving and snorkeling
After breakfast, you board a traditional dhow and sail to Magaruque Island. While snorkeling at Magaruque Island, you spend the day in the clear waters, at the reefs and beaches of the Bazaruto Archipelago. Sunscreen and swimwear are essential today, as sun, sand, and sea await. In the afternoon, you return relaxed. Included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Optional: ocean safaris, quad tours, and scuba diving.
Inhambane - Beach days at Barra Beach
Today, safari and beach Mozambique are in balance: It goes to the palm-fringed beaches of the Inhambane district for two days of relaxation by the sea. Along the coast, you drive south, passing villages as well as plantations of coconut palms, cashew, and sugar cane. Inhambane is shaped by Portuguese colonial charm and a mix of African and colonial architecture. The city is the gateway to diving hotspots like Tofo. Included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Included highlight: Neptune's dinner.
Questions about the tour itinerary?
Our tour guide is happy to answer any questions about the day-by-day route, stops, and details.
Barra - Diving and Snorkeling at the Reef
The day invites you to relax and bathe in the warm waters of the Indian Ocean. The beaches of Barra are among the quietest beaches in Mozambique and are safe for swimming. The rich reefs in this coastal section offer good conditions for diving and snorkeling. Adventurous spirits can sign up for numerous optional activities. Included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
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Tofo - Diving and Beach Day in Mozambique
After breakfast, a short drive takes you to Tofo, another famous beach destination in Mozambique. When diving in Tofo, you explore famous reefs where you might be lucky enough to spot whale sharks and manta rays. Tofo offers safe swimming, a local market, and good beach bars. The second beach day gives you the flexibility to make the most of the weather and activities. Included meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Maputo - City trip in Mozambique's capital
You leave the dream beaches of the Indian Ocean behind and reach Maputo, the vibrant capital of Mozambique. The Maputo city trip Mozambique takes you to diverse architecture, lively markets, and a colorful history. Maputo is considered a somewhat atypical African metropolis with the heartbeat of the Mozambicans. Included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Included highlight: city walk with the guide.
Kruger National Park - Sunset Game Drive
You say goodbye to Mozambique, and the journey leads back to South Africa to the Kruger National Park, one of the largest national parks in Africa. Here begins the Kruger National Park Big Five Safari with its chances of numerous animal species. In the evening, you will experience a game drive at sunset through the Nkambeni Reserve. Included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Included highlight: sunset game drive.
Kruger National Park - Big Five Safari
Today is all about pure safari. Early in the morning you start in the national park and spend the whole day on the prowl. The Kruger National Park is home to the Big Five: lions, elephants, buffalo, leopards, and rhinoceroses. From the open 4x4, you will experience the Kruger National Park Big Five safari particularly closely. In the afternoon, it's back to camp; optionally, there is a sundowner game drive. Included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Included highlight: all-day safari tour.
Panorama Route - Blyde River Canyon and God's Window
The journey is coming to an end. After a relaxed breakfast, your Blyde River Canyon Tour begins along South Africa's Panorama Route. The escarpment separates the central plateau from the lower bushland of Kruger and offers wide views. You will visit Bourke's Luck Potholes, the Three Rondavels, and God's Window with a view over the Blyde River Canyon. Included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Optional: sundowner game drive.
Johannesburg - End of the tour
After the last breakfast, your South Africa Mozambique tour ends. Today you drive back to Johannesburg, where you arrive in the late afternoon. Here the circle of the journey closes, with many pictures and memories in your luggage. Johannesburg offers numerous attractions, making an extended stay worthwhile. Subject to change. Optional activity: traditional meal.
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Verified Reviews
What riders say about Safari in South Africa
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Marc M.
The group dynamics during the two-week tour through South Africa, Eswatini and Mozambique were balanced, especially during the safaris in Kruger National Park a...
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Die Gruppendynamik während der zweiwöchigen Tour durch Südafrika, Eswatini und Mosambik war ausgewogen, insbesondere bei den Safaris im Kruger-Nationalpark und den Wanderungen in Eswatini. Das Tempo war angenehm, was das Entdecken der Highlights wie dem Blyde River Canyon und der Architektur von Maputo erleichterte.
Markus H.
The organization of the tour through South Africa, Eswatini, and Mozambique was clearly structured and well thought out. Daily briefings on the route, including...
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Die Organisation der Tour durch Südafrika, Eswatini und Mosambik war klar strukturiert und gut durchdacht. Tägliche Briefings über die Route, inklusive Höhepunkte wie die Wildbeobachtungen im Kruger-Nationalpark und die Erkundung von Maputo, sorgten für einen reibungslosen Ablauf. Die Gruppengröße von maximal 12 Personen ermöglichte eine persönliche Betreuung durch den erfahrenen Guide.
Christian H.
The tour through South Africa, Eswatini and Mozambique in the 4x4 Overland Truck offered a well-organized route that included exciting activities such as the rh...
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Die Tour durch Südafrika, Eswatini und Mosambik im 4x4 Overland Truck bot eine gut organisierte Route, die spannende Aktivitäten wie die Rhino-Pirschfahrt im Hlane Game Reserve und die Erkundung von Maputos Architektur umfasste. Die erfahrenen Guides gewährleisteten einen reibungslosen Ablauf und waren stets zur Stelle, um technische Unterstützung während der Übernachtungen in permanenten Zelten und Lodges zu bieten. Nach der Tour habe ich ein besseres Verständnis für die Herausforderungen der Offroad-Reisen in dieser Region entwickelt.
PRICE
from
€ 3,109
/ person
Price Options
Small group trip
€ 3,109
Additional Options
Single room
/ Person
€ 279
Trip includes
- All meals according to the program (10x breakfast, 1x lunch, 11x dinner)
- Overnight stays in permanent tents, guesthouses, lodges, and hotels
- Trained, multilingual tour guide (unless otherwise specified)
- Transport in a premium small group truck or 4x4 safari vehicle
- Information for trip preparation and tour folder
- All included highlights according to the trip description
FAQS
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Is the South Africa Mozambique tour sustainable?
Yes. As an Overland Truck trip through Africa, you travel in an environmentally friendly manner in a type of coach. The food predominantly comes from local producers, and efforts are consciously made to minimize plastic use along the way.
OVERCROSS note on itinerary
The above travel description is a non-binding online proposal and does not represent a binding travel itinerary. We expressly reserve the right to make changes to the route, schedule, and accommodations (§ 651d BGB in conjunction with Art. 250 EGBGB). The terms and conditions of OVERCROSS apply.Terms and Conditions of OVERCROSS
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