Island Hopping Tour

Unique Tour Package – Island Hopping

Please note: The National Park can only be visited from mid-May to November.

Day 1: Arrival - All Meals Included (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

Fly Johannesburg (JHB) – Maputo (Mozambique).

Arrival at Maputo Airport, pickup, and transfer to the hotel.

Overnight: Maputo

Day 2: Maputo Special Reserve - All Meals Included (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

Depart after breakfast for game viewing in the Maputo Special Reserve. Enjoy a Maputo Game Drive with a packed lunch en route or a late lunch at Anvil Bay, followed by an afternoon at leisure.

Overnight: Guest Lodge

Day 3: Optional Activities - All Meals Included (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

Depart after a healthy breakfast for the day’s activities (at own cost).

Optional Extras (Seasonal – Own Cost):

1. Dune Forest Trails

You are not limited to strolling along the beach. Situated in a coastal forest, there are stunning walks where guests can explore inland areas, Ponta Chemokine, and enjoy a game drive. Whether you are a keen birder looking to spot elusive species or simply want a relaxing walk to a nearby lake to view resident hippos, there are plenty of options. Guests may explore independently or with a guide.

2. Beach Walks

With miles of unspoiled coastline north and south of the bay, guests can walk freely without crowds. Enjoy breathtaking ocean views and sunset viewpoints atop some of the world’s highest coastal dunes.

3. Ocean Safari

Experience a safari with a difference aboard a purpose-designed boat for a two-hour cruise along the coastline in search of marine life. Dolphins are frequently seen, along with turtles, whale sharks, and manta rays. Depending on conditions and animal behaviour, guests may have the opportunity to enter the water. In-season humpback whales can also be encountered. Subject to sea conditions. Participants must be able to swim.

4. Turtle Nesting Walks (Seasonal)

From late October to late January, guests may witness nesting Loggerhead and Leatherback turtles. Hatchlings emerge from December to late March. Anvil Bay participates in a turtle monitoring programme, offering guided turtle walks.

5. Whale Watching (Seasonal)

From July to November, humpback whales migrate along the Mozambican coastline. Sightings are common from shore or during seasonal ocean safaris.

Overnight: Guest Lodge

Day 4: All Meals Included (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

After breakfast, participate in one of the activities listed on Day 3, such as a dune forest walk or beach walk with a guide providing valuable insights into local flora and fauna. Lunch at the resort, then depart for Maputo.

Overnight: Maputo

Day 5: Maputo City Tour - All Meals Included (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

Depart after breakfast for the Maputo City Tour. Visits include the Central Market, Train Station, Fortress, Iron House, Natural History Museum, Fish Market, Craft Market, and a Traditional Dance Performance.

Overnight: Maputo

Day 6: Maputo - All Meals Included

Maputo (formerly Lourenço Marques) is Mozambique’s bustling capital with a population of approximately two million and a major harbour. Under Portuguese influence, it became one of Africa’s most beautiful cities, with an impressive skyline and a cosmopolitan Portuguese-African atmosphere.

Visits include the Praça, the Fort of Nossa Senhora da Conceição, the Central Railway Station, the Central Market, and the Museum of Natural History. The city’s public murals, many painted after independence, highlight revolutionary themes, including the famous 95-metre mural near Praça dos Heróis Moçambicanos.

A guided walking tour of Mafalala Bairro explores its cultural heritage, with visits to a local healer (Curandeiro) and possible traditional dance performances.

In the evening, experience Maputo’s nightlife with a local guide and enjoy traditional Mozambican cuisine at local taverns and pubs.

Overnight: Maputo

Day 7: Maputo to Beira - All Meals Included | Domestic Flight

Fly from Maputo to Beira, then transfer by road (approximately four hours) to Gorongosa National Park. Check in at the lodge, enjoy lunch, and take an afternoon game walk.

Gorongosa National Park is one of the world’s most significant conservation success stories, covering 4,067 km² at the southern end of the Great East African Rift Valley. It hosts diverse ecosystems, rivers from Mount Gorongosa, and abundant wildlife, including lions, elephants, buffalo, antelope, hippos, and crocodiles.

Overnight: Gorongosa National Park

Day 8: Boat Trip - All Meals Included

Early morning game drive followed by a guided walk and boat trip to the Vinho Community. Visit the local school and hospital before returning to the lodge.

Overnight: Gorongosa National Park

Day 9: Beira - All Meals Included

Drive back to Beira, Mozambique’s second-largest city and an important port. Known as the “Heart of Mozambique,” Beira features Mediterranean-style architecture and revitalizing infrastructure.

Travel permitting, enjoy a panoramic city tour before returning to Maputo.

Overnight: Maputo

Day 10: Nampula - All Meals Included

Arrive in Nampula and travel by road (approximately three hours) to Ilha de Mozambique, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Formerly the capital of Portuguese East Africa, the island is rich in history and culture, with origins dating back to Arab traders and Vasco da Gama’s visit in 1498.

Overnight: Near Ilha de Mozambique

Day 11: Ilha de Mozambique - All Meals Included

Explore Ilha de Mozambique on foot, including the Palace and Chapel of São Paulo, Museum of Sacred Art, Church of Santo António, and Fort São Sebastião. Enjoy a dhow excursion to neighbouring islands.

Return to Nampula in the afternoon and fly back to Maputo for sunset drinks and local nightlife.

Overnight: Maputo

Day 12: Inhaca Island - All Meals Included

Please note: The ferry operates only on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays.

Early departure to the harbour (06:45) for transfer to Inhaca Island, a subtropical island rich in history, marine life, and bird species.

Overnight: Guest Lodge

Day 13: All Meals Included

Explore Inhaca Island and the nearby Portuguese Island. Activities include diving, snorkelling, fishing, birdwatching, reef exploration, and cultural excursions.

Overnight: Guest Lodge

Day 14: Maputo - All Meals Included

Early dhow return to Maputo followed by a guided walking tour, historical visits, lunch at a local tavern, dockyard exploration, and an evening enjoying Mozambican cuisine and nightlife.

Overnight: Maputo

Day 15: Departure - All Meals Included

Fly from Maputo to Johannesburg (JHB).

END OF TOUR

Please advise nationality, as visa restrictions apply to certain countries.

Cost is based on a minimum of two people.

Included:

Airport transfers × 2

All accommodation

Driver-guide and vehicle

2 domestic flights (within Mozambique)

1 ferry ride

All meals (three per day)

2 bottles of water per day

1 nightlife experience with a guide

Excluded:

Personal insurance and expenses

All optional activities

Alcoholic and soft drinks

Tips and porterage

International flights to and from Johannesburg