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MOZAMBIQUE DISCOVERY
14 days, Pretoria - Pretoria
South Africa, Swaziland, Mozambique, Zimbabwe

Mozambique, a country with a colourful and sometimes chequered past, offers a rich mix of experiences. Sail in a Dhow, snorkel in crystal clear waters and walk on deserted beaches, all on a startling coastline of incredible natural beauty. The appeal of this destination is that it remains relatively undiscovered by tourists. Adding the wildlife of South Africa’s Kruger National Park, and the history of Zimbabwe, makes for a great 14 day adventure.
This tour may also operate in the opposite direction.

DAYS 1 & 2: KRUGER NATIONAL PARK
Departing Pretoria our destination is the internationally famous Kruger National Park. Entering the southern section we seek out the abundant wildlife, with camera and binoculars at the ready. This is Big Five country and the excitement of encountering the majestic elephant, rhino, buffalo, lion or even leopard is unforgettable. Our first two nights of the trip are spent in one of the park’s rest camps, surrounded by the sounds of the bush.

DAY 3: MAPUTO
We cross into Mozambique and explore the capital, Maputo with its sidewalk cafés. The colonial architecture has seen grander days and market stalls sell everything from fish to curios. We shop here before moving on to our campsite nearby.

DAYS 4 - 6: PONTA DA BARRA
Sights en route are varied – inland lakes, rural villages, plantations of cashew nut trees and the brilliant blue sea. For centuries Arab and Persian traders exchanged cloth, salt and beads for slaves, ivory and gold in Inhambane Bay. A stop at Inhambane’s colourful market allows us to buy fresh bread and fruit before continuing to Ponta Da Barra, a peninsula of long white beaches. We camp here for three nights, surrounded by coconut palms. We have two days to enjoy the optional activities of snorkeling, diving or fishing*. One can simply unwind, tan and swim - the choice is yours. The beauty of the location will form a lasting impression.

DAY 7: VILANCULOS
This is an incredible coast. We carry on to Vilanculos and prepare for our boat journey in an Arab Dhow, across to the islands of the Bazaruto Archipelago. Proclaimed a national park in 1971, the protected reefs support dolphins and marine turtles.

DAY 8: BAZARUTO ARCHIPELAGO
Open your tent, take in the view and walk down to the boat. There are myriads of tropical fish to discover while snorkeling* in the warm crystal clear waters. We camp on one of the islands for the night, walk deserted beaches and watch the sun slide into the ocean at the end of the day.

DAY 9: VILANCULOS
Passing fishermen in their small wooden boats, whose fishing methods have remained unchanged for centuries, we sail back to Vilanculos. Our time on the island will have undoubtedly formed one of the highlights of your trip through Mozambique. This is our last night on the coast.

DAY 10: CASA MSIKA
Relax and watch the changing scenery during today’s drive inland towards Zimbabwe. Our destination is Casa Msika on Lake Chicamba where the swimming pool is a welcoming sight.

DAY 11: CHIMANIMANI
After crossing into Zimbabwe, we continue to Chimanimani National Park, where ancient trails of gold traders connected the mountains to the coastal ports. Enjoy a walk in this area of raw beauty on a vast scale.

DAY 12: MASVINGO
Cross the Birchenough Bridge and continue west to the timeless Great Zimbabwe Ruins. The massive stone constructions, with their strange conical towers, gave the modern nation its name - Zimbabwe, meaning "House of Stone". Explore the ruins, rich in legends of vanished civilisations.

DAY 13: TSHIPISE
Heading towards the border, roadside curio stalls offer you a chance to take a piece Zimbabwean art home with you. Crossing the Limpopo River brings us back into South Africa. We camp at the mineral springs resort of Tshipise, where the spa waters are relaxing and refreshing.

DAY 14: PRETORIA
Driving south our journey ends in Pretoria. Memories of Mozambique are enriched by our taste of South Africa and Zimbabwe.

* Optional, at own expense.

DETAILS:

CODE	DEP MON	ARR SUN	PRICE
M195	27/09/04	10/10/04	EUR 720
M205	25/10/04	07/11/04	EUR 720
M215	22/11/04	05/12/04	EUR 720
M225	20/12/04	02/01/05	EUR 720
M235	17/01/05	30/01/05	EUR 795
M245	14/02/05	27/02/05	EUR 795
M255	14/03/05	27/03/05	EUR 795
M265	11/04/05	24/04/05	EUR 795
M275	09/05/05	22/05/05	EUR 795
M285	06/06/05	19/06/05	EUR 795
M295	04/07/05	17/07/05	EUR 795
M305	01/08/05	14/08/05	EUR 795
M315	29/08/05	11/09/05	EUR 795
M325	26/09/05	09/10/05	EUR 795
M335	24/10/05	06/11/05	EUR 795
M345	21/11/05	04/12/05	EUR 795
M355	19/12/05	01/01/06	EUR 795