Whale Shark Adventures in Mozambique – Eight Days

Overview

Countries visited: Mozambique and South Africa

Mozambique’s stunning beaches, tropical warm waters and exotic underwater life make it an idyllic getaway.

You can participate in many beach activities, go on a guided ocean safari, have the opportunity to try and spot the Hawksbill and green turtles, explore the island, and immerse yourself in the culture. Mozambique is the ideal area to spot and potentially swim with the magnificent Whale Shark – the gentle giant of the oceans

The last day of the tour will see guests returning to South Africa and spending time at the Marloth Wildlife Sanctuary.

Itinerary

Day 1:  South Africa – Mozambique

Our tour starts off with a drive from the top of the plateau down to Nelspruit.  We will then drive to the border of Mozambique, passing the southern point of the Kruger National Park.  After the border formalities, we will make our way up to beautiful Bilene, a small town surrounded by inland lakes.

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.  Your guide will organize you a boat trip across the inland lake to the beaches of the Indian Ocean after which your local guide will then take you for a walk along the beach to one of the spots where you might be lucky enough to observe the Hawksbill and Green Turtles which make the Bilene area their home.  The rest of the day can be spent familiarizing yourself with the local fisherman and maybe even going prawning with them.  This is an excellent time to immerse yourself in their culture and to get to know how the locals live.  There is a local market where you can find an assortment of curios, and taking a walk around town is a must.

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

Days 3, 4:  Barra Reef

After waking up to the sounds of the Indian Ocean, we will enjoy a hearty tropical breakfast before travelling north to the town of Inhambane, with one of the best curio markets in Mozambique.  After a visit to the market, we will head towards Barra Beach.  The warm tropical waters of Barra attract many species of fish and other sea dwelling creatures such as Green and Leather-Back Turtles, Manta Rays and the Whale Shark, the majestic giant of the sea.

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

Days 5, 6:  Tofo Beach

Leaving Barra Reef a short drive takes us to Tofo Beach for the next 2 days.
The days are spent organizing swimming trips, lazing in the sun, swimming in the tropical sea, playing beach volleyball and walking down to the beach bar for sundowners.  The small town of Tofo also has its own small curio and food market, and one or two restaurants where they serve great seafood and other local dishes typical of Mozambique.  Your guide will organize your Ocean Safari, which is included in the tour.  If you would like to learn how to surf, you will have the opportunity to take some classes.

Meals:  Breakfast, 1 x Dinner
Budget tour:  Backpackers
Accommodated tour:  Lodge

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 a Lodge, Tofo Beach in a Lodge, last night is spent in Marloth Park in a Lodge.

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

More Info

Departures are every Thursday

Accommodated Option and Budget Option available

The Accommodation option offers lodge accommodation

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

Activity Package price included in rate