Mozambique Island Viewing Tour

Unique Tour Package – Island Hopping and Game Viewing!

Day 1: All Meals – Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included

Fly Johannesburg (JHB) to Maputo (Mozambique).

Pickup at Maputo Airport and transfer to the hotel.

Overnight in Maputo.

Day 2: All Meals – Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included

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 at the guest lodge.

Day 3: All Meals – Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included

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

Optional extras (seasonal – own cost):

1. Dune Forest Trails
You are not limited to just strolling along the beach. Situated in a coastal forest, the area offers stunning walks where you can explore inland areas, Ponta Chemokine, and enjoy a game drive. Whether you are a keen birder hoping to spot elusive species or prefer a relaxing walk to a nearby lake to view resident hippos, there are plenty of options. Guests may explore independently or request a guide for assistance and route information.

2. Beach Walks
With miles of unspoiled coastline north and south of the bay, you can walk freely without encountering crowds. Beautiful ocean and sunset viewpoints can be found atop some of the world’s highest coastal dunes.

3. Ocean Safari
Enjoy a safari with a difference aboard a purpose-designed boat on a two-hour cruise along the coastline in search of marine life. Dolphins are common, along with turtles and occasional whale sharks and manta rays. Depending on conditions and animal behavior, guests may enter the water to interact. In-season humpback whales may also be seen during their annual migration. Subject to sea conditions. Swimming ability required.

4. Turtle Nesting Walks (Seasonal)
From late October to late January, guests may witness Loggerhead and Leatherback turtles nesting. Hatchlings emerge from December through late March. Anvil Bay participates in turtle monitoring programs, offering guided turtle tours.

5. Whale Watching (Seasonal)
From July to November, Southern Hemisphere humpback whales migrate along the Mozambican coastline. Whales can be spotted from shore or during an ocean safari, often breaching, lob-tailing, or pec-slapping.

Overnight at the guest lodge.

Day 4: All Meals – Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included

After breakfast, enjoy a Dune Forest walk or beach walk with a guide providing explanations of local flora and fauna. Lunch at the resort before departing for Maputo.

Overnight in Maputo.

Day 5: All Meals – Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included

After breakfast, enjoy a Maputo city tour, including the Central Market, Train Station, Fortress, Iron House, Natural History Museum, Fish Market, Craft Market, and a traditional dance performance.

Overnight in Maputo.

Day 6: All Meals Included

Maputo (formerly Lourenço Marques) is Mozambique’s capital, home to approximately two million residents and a major harbor. Influenced by Portuguese architecture, the city boasts a cosmopolitan atmosphere.

Visit the Praça dos Heróis Moçambicanos, Fort Nossa Senhora da Conceição, Central Railway Station, Central Market, and the Museum of Natural History. Explore public murals reflecting revolutionary history and enjoy a guided walking tour through Mafalala Bairro, including a visit to a local curandeiro (healer).

Experience Maputo’s nightlife with a local guide and sample traditional Mozambican cuisine.

Overnight in Maputo.

Day 7: All Meals Included | Domestic Flight

Depart for Nampula, then travel by road to Ilha de Mozambique, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and former capital of Portuguese East Africa. Rich in history, the island was once a major Arab trading port before Vasco da Gama arrived in 1498.

Overnight near Ilha de Mozambique.

Day 8: All Meals Included

Explore Ilha de Mozambique on foot, including historic sites such as the Palace and Chapel of São Paulo, Church of the Misericórdia, Church of Santo António, and Chapel of Nossa Senhora de Baluarte. Board a traditional dhow to explore nearby islands before returning to Nampula.

Overnight in Maputo.

Day 9: All Meals Included

Visit Maputo’s local beaches, restaurants, taverns, and markets. A leisure day for shopping and cultural interaction.

Overnight in Maputo.

Day 10: All Meals Included

Early departure (06:45). Travel to Katembe Wharf and ferry or dhow to Inhaca Island. Explore the island’s rich marine life, coral reefs, bird species, and historical sites.

Overnight at a guest lodge.

Day 11: All Meals Included

After breakfast, enjoy a guided dune walking trail with panoramic views. Afternoon excursion to Portuguese Island (subject to dhow availability).

Overnight at the guest lodge.

Day 12: All Meals Included

Enjoy a Santa Maria Bay and estuary dhow cruise, followed by a Santa Maria Village tour and lunch at a local restaurant. Optional Inhaca Village visit.

Overnight at the guest lodge.

Day 13: All Meals Included

Dhow exploration, snorkeling, mangrove kayaking, and leisure activities around Inhaca Island.

Overnight at the guest lodge.

Day 14: All Meals Included

Return to Maputo by ferry or dhow. Guided city walking tour, dockyard visit, lunch with locals, and evening cultural dining and nightlife experience.

Overnight in Maputo.

Day 15: All Meals Included

Flight from Maputo to Johannesburg (JHB).

End of Tour

Please advise nationality, as visa restrictions may apply.
Cost is based on a minimum of two people.

Included:

All airport transfers

All accommodation

Driver-guide and vehicle

2 domestic flights (Mozambique only)

1 ferry ride

All meals (three per day)

Two bottled waters per day

One nightlife experience with a guide

Excluded:

Personal insurance and expenses

All optional activities

Alcoholic and soft drinks

Tips for guides and porters

International flights to and from Johannesburg