| Duration: | 15 Day(s) - 14 Night(s) |
| Tour Category: | Heritage Tours |
2 Kingdoms and 2 Countries – United Destination
14 Nights / 15 Days
Mozambique – 4 Nights / 5 Days
Day 1: Arrival in Maputo
All Meals Included – Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Depending on the flight schedule – Arrival.
Arrival at Maputo International Airport, also known as Mavalane International Airport (formerly Lourenço Marques Airport). Upon arrival in Mozambique, guests will be transferred to the hotel.
Overnight: 5-Star Hotel
Day 2: Maputo City Tour
All Meals Included – Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Depart after breakfast for a Maputo City Tour. Places to visit include: Central Market, Train Station, Fortress, Iron House, Natural History Museum, Fish Market (beware of pickpockets), and the Craft Market.
Overnight: 5-Star Hotel
Day 3: Inhaca Island Excursion
All Meals Included – Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner (Weather Dependent)
Please note: The ferry operates only on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays if dhows are unavailable.
Depart after breakfast and arrive at the harbour early at 06:45 for departure to Inhaca Island.
Located 33 km east of Maputo, Inhaca Island is a subtropical island measuring approximately 12 km by 7 km. It is believed that Vasco da Gama sighted the island in 1497/1498. In the 1500s, the island served as a trading post, primarily for ivory, and later became known as a refuge for shipwrecked mariners travelling north along the coast.
Portuguese Island, located approximately 3 km from Inhaca Island, is a deserted island accessible by a 10–15 minute boat ride. Picnic lunches can be arranged through local restaurants. The island features pristine beaches and calm lagoons suitable for various water sports.
Overnight: 5-Star Hotel
Alternative (Weather Contingency):
If weather conditions prevent travel to Inhaca Island, visit Macaneta Beach Resort, located on the Macaneta Peninsula, approximately 30 km from Maputo. The resort lies between the Incomati River and the Indian Ocean, offering spectacular sunrises and sunsets in a tranquil beach setting.
Day 4: Maputo Special Reserve Safari
All Meals Included – Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
After an early breakfast, visit Maputo Special Reserve. Wildlife populations suffered significantly during the civil war (1975–1992) due to landmines and snares. Since then, extensive conservation efforts and cross-border wildlife translocation programs between South Africa and Mozambique have restored biodiversity.
Today, the reserve is home to over 400 elephants and more than 25,000 animals introduced through translocation programs.
Enjoy a 4x4 game drive, a packed lunch en route or a late lunch at a local restaurant, followed by an African sundowner before returning to Maputo.
Overnight: 5-Star Hotel
Day 5: Ponta do Ouro Beach Experience
All Meals Included – Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Depart after breakfast for Ponta do Ouro, a tranquil coastal community located approximately 10 km from the South African border and 120 km from Maputo.
Guests will have free time to enjoy the beach, swim, and relax. The area is famous for crystal-clear waters, scenic beaches, and world-class diving sites. Visitors can snorkel, surf, deep-sea fish, or simply unwind.
Ponta do Ouro also boasts a rich cultural heritage shaped by Portuguese and indigenous influences. Residents often share their culture through traditional dance and cuisine.
Overnight: 5-Star Hotel
Swaziland (Eswatini) – 3 Nights / 3 Days
Day 6: Hlane Royal National Park Safari
All Meals Included – Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Depart after breakfast and transfer to the Swaziland border. Meet the Swaziland guide and proceed to Hlane Royal National Park for lunch and a sunset safari drive.
Overnight: Guest Lodge – 4 Star
Day 7:Cultural Experience and Adventure Activities
All Meals Included – Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Early morning half-day game drive. Return to the lodge for lunch, followed by a choice of activities.
Option 1:
Horseback Safari or Walking Safari
Option 2:
Visit Mantenga Cultural Village and Waterfalls, located in the Mantenga Falls Nature Reserve. Enjoy traditional music and dance, tour a reconstructed 1850s Swazi village, visit the waterfall, and stop at King Sobhuza Memorial Park.
Option 3 (Optional – Own Cost):
White-water rafting, caving, canopy tours, or mountain biking (2–3 hours).
Swaziland has a long and fascinating history, with artefacts dating back over 200,000 years. Rock paintings from approximately 25,000 BC have been discovered, and early Khoisan inhabitants were later displaced by Bantu tribes.
King Mswati III ascended the throne in 1986 at the age of 18. He rules jointly with his mother, the Ndlovukati (“Great She-Elephant”).
Overnight: Beehive Huts or 4-Star Lodge
Day 8: Cultural Villages and Craft Markets
All Meals Included – Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Visit Umphakatsi Cultural Village, a traditional chief’s village offering authentic Swazi cultural experiences.
Continue to Ezulwini Valley and Mbabane, visiting local craft markets.
Overnight: Beehive Huts or 4-Star Mantenga Lodge
Day 9: Sheba’s Breast Mountain Hike
All Meals Included – Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Visit Sheba’s Breast Mountain for a hike or a walk to the base with a packed lunch. Trails from Mantenga Nature Reserve offer breathtaking views. Proper hiking gear is recommended.
Overnight: 4-Star Lodge
South Africa – 1 Night / 2 Days
Day 10: Transfer to Underberg
All Meals Included – Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Transfer from the Swaziland–South Africa border via Durban to Underberg.
Overnight: Hotel
Lesotho – 4 Nights / 5 Days
Day 11: Arrival in Lesotho and Maletsunyane Falls
All Meals Included – Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Travel through Swartberg, East Griqualand, and Matatiele before entering Lesotho via Qacha’s Nek Border Post.
Cross the Orange (Senqu) River, stopping at scenic viewpoints and travelling through the Thaba Putswa Range to Semonkong.
Visit Maletsunyane Falls, followed by a hike or pony trek.
Overnight: Lodge – 3 Star
Day 12:San Rock Art and Echo Caves Exploration
All Meals Included – Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Travel through remote rural areas to view San Rock Art, Echo Caves 1 & 2, and scenic river valleys.
Guided hikes provide historical insights into the San people.
Overnight: Lodge – 2 Star
Day 13: Ha Kome Cave Village and Thaba Bosiu
All Meals Included – Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Visit Ha Kome Cave Village, a National Heritage Site, followed by Thaba Bosiu, the historic mountain fortress of King Moshoeshoe I.
Overnight: Guest Lodge – 4 Star
Day 14: Maseru City Tour
All Meals Included – Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Enjoy a city tour of Maseru, including the Information Centre, Parliament Buildings, Post Office, and local markets.
Overnight: Guest Lodge – 4 Star
Day 15: Departure
All Meals Included – Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Departure transfer to Maseru Airport.
TOUR ENDS
Important Information
Valid passports are essential.
Costs are subject to change based on the number of clients.
Included:
• Transfers (Mozambique to Lesotho)
• 2 bottles of water per person per day
• Accommodation for 14 nights
• Bed & Breakfast
• Driver/Guide
• All transport for 14 days
Excluded:
• Personal insurance and expenses
• Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages
• Lunches and dinners
• Tips for guides
• Adventure activities (own cost)
