Mozambique Diving Tour and Kruger National Park – Eight Days

Overview

Mozambique, with its pristine beaches and exotic underwater life, is a dream diving destination.  You will go on numerous guided dives, on a guided ocean safari, have the chance to explore the islands, and immerse yourself in the culture. The last day of the tour will see guests returning to South Africa and spending an afternoon spotting the Big Five in the Kruger National Park.

Itinerary

Day 1: South Africa – Mozambique (Bilene)

Our tour starts off with a drive from the top of the plateau down to Nelspruit. We will pass the southern point of Kruger National Park, close to the border of Mozambique. After border procedures we will head off to the tropical beaches of Bilene.

Meals:  Dinner (Restaurant)
Budget tour:  Camping
Accommodated tour:  Lodge

Day 2: Bilene

After an early morning swim in the clear waters of the inland lake that stretches for 27 kms, breakfast is served, after which you can relax on the beach at our campsite.  The rest of the day you can familiarize yourself with the local fisherman and maybe even go prawning with them.  This is an excellent time to immerse yourself in their culture and get to know how the locals live. There is a local market where you can find an assortment of curios, and a walk through town is a must. Your local guide will accompany you on a short hike along the beach to where you’ll have the opportunity to observe the Hawksbill, Green and Leather-back Turtles that make this part of Mozambique their home.

Meals:  Breakfast, Dinner (Fish BBQ)
Budget tour:  Camping
Accommodated tour:  Lodge

Days 3, 4, 5, 6: Barra Reef Beach

Leaving Bilene the road takes us north through this awesome tropical country.  There will be stops along the road for you to enjoy some of the views and also to do some shopping. Once through Inhambane we will make our way down to the Barra Reef area for your diving.  The next few days are for you to enjoy the beautiful beach and the amazing diving.  Dives: 2 per day
Your guide will organize an Ocean Safari for you on your last day here.  You will swim amongst Whale Sharks, Manta Rays and, at certain times of the year, even Turtles.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Budget tour: Awesome Beach Chalets
Accommodated tour: Awesome Beach Chalets

Day 7: Marloth Park (South Africa)

After time spent on the pristine beaches, our journey takes us back to South Africa, bypassing Maputo, the capital city of Mozambique.  Once across the border, it is just a short drive to Marloth Park, where we will spend the night.
Marloth Park is a wildlife sanctuary close to the Kruger National Park, where you are very likely to see animals such as warthog and impala in the streets and gardens.

Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Budget tour:  Camping
Accommodated tour:  Lodge

Day 8: Return to Johannesburg & Pretoria

Leaving Marloth Park after breakfast we make our way back to Johannesburg and Pretoria, where the tour ends.

Meals:  Breakfast

Accommodation

Accommodated Option: Bilene in a Lodge, Barra Reef in Beach Chalets, last night is spent in Marloth Park in a Lodge.

Budget Option: Camping in Bilene, Beach Chalet in Barra Reef, last night in Marloth Park in camping accommodation

More Info

Accommodated Option and Budget Option available

The Accommodation option offers lodge & chalet accommodation

The Budget option offers camping and chalet accommodation. Please request further information from your Krugerpark.com Destination Expert

Departures are every Thursday

Activity Package is included in the total rate