South Africa & Mozambique: from Jo'burg to Vilankulos!

Off to the rural village of Hazyview by the Sabie River! Hazyview is renowned for its banana industry and its beautiful location near the Panorama Route. The town owes its name to the haze that often blankets the area, especially in summer. The many fruit farms make the surroundings stunning, making it a great starting point to explore the Panorama Route and visit all the scenic viewpoints along the way.

Safari time! Off to Greater Kruger: a stunning expanse of 344,000 hectares of untouched wilderness. Greater Kruger borders the Kruger National Park, but there’s no fence, allowing animals to roam freely between the parks. Known for its natural beauty, Greater Kruger features dense bush as well as open plains and boasts an incredible array of wildlife. Not only will you find over 350 bird species and the entire Big Five here, but you also have a chance to spot the rare white lion! Get your cameras ready and put on your safari hat—it’s safari time!

Welcome to Africa's oldest park and one of the largest game reserves in the world! How cool is it that you will be doing a safari here! A must see for nature lovers with the amount of birds there and, of course, the Big Five walking peacefully through it. The Kruger National Park is 380 km long and 60 km wide. With around 12,000 elephants, the Kruger National Park is even home to the most African elephants! Not a bad place as a stopover, while you are now super close to the border with Mozambique....

Lagoa Nova, better known to locals as Massingir, is located in Mozambique's Gaza province. This small town surrounded by nature is an ideal stopover before your real Mozambican adventure begins! Recuperate from the drive, or book a boat trip for your first beautiful sunset in Mozambique!

Thanks to its azure waters, white beaches, access and fine diving spots, Tofo beach is a dream destination! Here you will go on Ocean Safari. Swim among Manta Rays, Whale Sharks and Dolphins. And between June and October, maybe even with a Humpback Whale!!! Cherry on the cake: beautiful coral with the entire set of Finding Nemo. Enjoy!

On to Vilanculos, a place famous for its islands! The town is a few kilometres inland from the bay, where you can find restaurants and bars, as well as handy things like banks and cosy markets. Now, is the beach here even whiter and the sea even bluer than in Tofo? Time to find out: from a boat, a kayak or a horse! Then, while you're in Vilanculos, of course you want to see some of the Bazaruto Islands! That's why today you'll take a boat out to sail past the islands and snorkel in this beautiful setting! Beautiful corals and views... Is this real! Explore the Govuro wetlands and waterways! You will be guided in canoes in the wetlands, 30 km west of Vilanculos Town. The Govuro Spring River feeds the wetlands and waterways and is a freshwater delta 20 km by 30 km in size, not connected to the sea. The area has crystal clear water, with amazing birds! Birds to look out for are: the Black Porcupine Grouse, Purple Grouse, African darter, Cricket Warbler, African Dwarf Duck, Kingfishers, Jacanas, Cormorants, Eagles and Herons. The river is also full of fireflies, which you can experience during evening tours alongside thousands of stars and an amazing sunset.

Everything comes to an end, including this wonderful adventure. Fully rested, you pack your bags to get on the plane home. With a nice healthy colour on your cheeks, you board the plane. With your eyes closed and your seat reclined, you relive the cool adventures of the past few days. Full of inspiration and with an overdose of wonderful memories, you return home. Unspoilt nature, lush wildlife, inspiring people & vibrant cities. You now have plenty of stories to tell family and friends later by the fire. An adventure over, but a new set of experiences richer.