Your luxury bush and beach safari start in the Southern Kruger National Park. The intimate Camp Shawu Lodge, overlooking the Mpanamana lake, offers luxury accommodation, high levels of service and hospitality and excellent morning and afternoon Big 5 game viewing, beyond expectation, in a private concession, bordering the Crocodile River. Experience magnificent sunsets, all manners of predators and prey at the watering hole, early morning or late afternoon game drives in search of the ‘Big 5‘ with an expert guide, boma fires under an African sky, a pampering at the spa, a splash in the pool, sundowners in the bush and endless photo opportunities.
Your beach safari takes you to the secluded Santa Maria Peninsula, reached by boat from Maputo. Here you will be spoiled by luxury ocean view rooms, endless white beaches, pristine and untouched dune forests, estuaries bursting with life and eternally wide-open ocean. This magnificent environment, surrounded by 5 marine and nature reserves and the nearby Inhaca Island offers the ideal setting for swimming, snorkelling, diving, birdwatching, canoeing, dhow cruises and beach picnics.
Safari Summary
Tour Duration: 7 Days 6 Nights
Departure/Return Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Destinations on Tour
- Kruger National Park
- Maputo, Mozambique
- Santa Maria Peninsula, Mozambique
Included
- All Transfers
- Drinks
- Local Flights
- Luxury Accommodation
- Meals
- Safari Activities
Highlights & Activities
During your safari you can look forward to the following highlights, activities and experiences to ensure an unforgettable time spent in Africa.
- The Kruger National Park, the largest game reserve in South Africa
- Morning and Afternoon Big 5 Game Drives
- Mozambique
- Scuba & Snorkelling
- Romantic Beach picnics
- Show cruises
Map & Destinations
Kruger National Park
Maputo, Mozambique
Santa Maria Peninsula, Mozambique
Kruger National Park
The world-renowned Kruger National Park is the largest game reserve in South Africa and is definitely one of the must-visit destinations in South Africa. This is a wildlife sanctuary like no other, offering magical unpredictability and endless wilderness that is the true quality of Africa. This is the land of baobabs, fever trees, knob thorns, marula and mopane trees underneath which lurk the Big Five, and more species of mammals and birds than any other African Game Reserve.
Mozambique
Mozambique is a southern African nation whose long Indian Ocean coastline is dotted with popular beaches like Tofo, as well as offshore marine parks. The Bazaruto Archipelago farther south has reefs which protect rare marine life including dugongs. The current capital, Maputo, is known for its diverse architecture, vibrant nightlife and relative proximity to beaches like Ponta do Ouro. Inland, Gorongosa National Park’s forests, wetlands and savannahs shelter wildlife including lions, hippos and zebras. In Niassa National Reserve, near Tanzania, animals including elephants and wildebeest live in the wild.
Santa Maria Peninsula
Discover this wild, untouched piece of land jutting into the Indian Ocean on the eastern side of Maputo Bay, close to Inhaca Island. Indulge in world class fishing, exquisite bird sightings, and mind-boggling snorkeling. The Santa Maria Peninsula is one of the best Mozambique holiday destinations that offer all year-round satisfaction. Scuba divers explore the depths of the Santa Maria reefs offshore while other tourists indulge in boat trips to the biodiverse beauty of Inhaca Island. Or enjoy a day cruise to Portuguese Island for lunch. Drive a few kilometers inland from the peninsula to explore the important Maputo Elephant Reserve, once home to abundant herds of antelope and elephants.
