9-Day South Africa & Mozambique Family Trip
Overview
Tour Overview
An ideal introduction to Africa for any family with children of all ages. This luxurious 8-night itinerary pairs an incredible safari experience in the Sabi
Day by Day
Itinerary
Flight and Road Transfer to Sabi Sands Game Reserve
Day 1Flight and Road Transfer to Sabi Sands Game Reserve Flight and Road Transfer to Sabi Sands Game Reserve Fly from Johannesburg to Kruger Mpumalanga Airport for a private transfer to the legendary Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge. Situated deep within the Sabi Sands, your home for the next four nights is a luxurious bush suite, with your stay benefiting from an exclusive stay 4, pay 3 offer. You may even enjoy your first wildlife sightings during the scenic transfer to the lodge. This world-class retreat provides a sophisticated and unhurried introduction to the Big Five, blending refined hospitality with one of Africa’s most iconic wildernesses. Main Destination: Sabi Sand Nature Reserve (Greater Kruger, South Africa) Best Time To Visit May to September (Dry season) High Season October to March (It can get a bit busy) Best Weather Apr-May and Sep-Oct (Mild and little rain) Wildlife in Sabi Sands ElephantCommon GiraffeCommon LionCommon LeopardCommon CheetahCommon ZebraCommon Show more BuffaloCommon WildebeestCommon HippoCommon HyenaCommon White RhinoOccasional Black RhinoVery Rare Wild DogRare Accommodation: Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge Luxury+ lodge inside Sabi Sabi GR (Sabi Sands, South Africa) +4 Photos +3 Photos Meals & Drinks: Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included) All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded) Day 2-4On Safari from Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge On Safari from Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge Spend three days exploring the Sabi Sands with twice-daily safari activities, including
Transfer to Mozambique
Day 5Transfer to Mozambique Transfer to Mozambique Depart the Sabi Sands for a flight to Kruger Mpumalanga, followed by a private transfer across the border into Mozambique. From the Maputo Marina, a boat transfer whisks you to the Machangulo Peninsula for a four-night stay. You’ll be hosted in an ocean-view chalet nestled among the dunes, offering magnificent vistas of the sea and Inhaca Island. This untamed coastline provides a sophisticated and serene sanctuary, where the transition from the bush to the beach is handled with seamless, unhurried care. Main Destination: Machangulo Peninsula (Beach, Mozambique) Accommodation: Machangulo Beach Lodge Luxury lodge at Machangulo (Beach, Mozambique) +3 Photos Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included) Day 6-8Explore from Machangulo Beach Lodge Explore from Machangulo Beach Lodge There is something for everyone to enjoy during your three full days at Machangulo Beach Lodge. You might just like to relax and laze on the sunbaked beaches or perhaps enjoy shore kayaking, stand-up paddleboards, shore snorkelling or a guided dune walk. All of which are included during your stay. Further afield, the lodge can include tours to nearby local villages, a visit to Inhaca Island, fishing or many other activities. Main Destination: Machangulo Peninsula (Beach, Mozambique) Accommodation: Machangulo Beach Lodge Luxury lodge at Machangulo (Beach, Mozambique) Meals & Drinks: All meals i
Return to Maputo for Your Flight Home
Day 9Return to Maputo for Your Flight Home Return to Maputo for Your Flight Home Your African adventure concludes today as you depart the Machangulo Peninsula for your return transfer to Maputo Airport. You leave with a wealth of memories from tracking the Big Five to exploring the pristine beaches of Mozambique. This journey has offered a profound connection to the wild and the chance for quality family time in some of the continent's most sophisticated lodges. Having experienced the best of the bush and the beach, you depart inspired by Africa’s raw beauty, ready for your next unhurried and world-class discovery - where will you go next? Main Destination: Maputo International Airport (Maputo, Mozambique) Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included) End of tour (See Getting There for more details)End of tour (See Getting There for more details) Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport. Interested in This Tour? Request a Quote We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators (Learn why) Requests are sent directly to the tour operator If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly Next: Overview Next: Day by Day Next: Rates Next: Inclusions Next: Getting There Next: Offered By Best price guarantee Your request will be sent directly to the operator If preferred, you can contact the operator directly Next:
What's covered
Included & Excluded
Included
- A transfer from and back to the airport is included
- What is included in this tour
Not Included
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
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