Magical Mozambique: Safari, History & Sea

14 days from £4,970pp Inc. international flights

See Mozambique's regenerated Gorongosa National Park and enjoy game viewing activities here before heading further north to the Quirimba Archiplegao. Stay on Ibo Island, which offers a fascinating glimpse into Mozambique's colonial past and then relax at the end of your trip on a golden beach on Mozambique's northern coast.

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At a Glance

• Quirimba Archipelago 6 days
• Gorongosa National Park 5 days
• Johannesburg 1 day

Highlights of this itinerary

• Walking safaris and game drives with your experienced safari guides at Gorongosa. The birdlife is fatanstic here and there are good elephant and plains game populations.
• Taking a historical tour of Ibo Island and exploring its overgrown streets and charming buildings. Watch the local craftsmen as they create delicate jewellry in the courtyard of the old fort.
• Take a boat trip to a sand bank from Ibo and enjoy a delicious picnic overlooking the Indian Ocean.
• Relax on the beach at Guludo and find out more about the people, traditions and culture of Mozambique with a visit to the neighbouring village.

Day 1London

Your flight leaves today early evening.

Day 2Johannesburg - Beira - Gorongosa National Park

Arrive at Johannesburg airport. Collect your luggage and make your way through customs. You will need to recheck your bags at the South Africa Airways desk for your flight to Beira. Then make your way through passport control into the departure lounge. On arrival in Beira you will be met by a representative and transferred by road to Explore Gorongosa camp.

Day 3Gorongosa National Park

Gorongosa offers a fascinating opportunity to see a huge national park in the process of being restored to its former glory. On your game viewing activities you will see fabulous birdlife, antelope, plains game and elephants. The predators are here too but are harder to spot.

Day 4Gorongosa National Park

Day on safari. You will be taken on game drives and walking safaris to explore this incredible national park.

Day 5Gorongosa National Park

On Safari

Day 6Gorongosa National Park

On Safari

Day 7Gorongosa National Park - Beira - Pemba - Quirimba Archipelago

Today you will be transferred to by road to Beira airport to meet your connecting flight to Pemba. On arrival you will be met by a representative and escorted to your light aircraft for your transfer across to Ibo Island. This tiny island is steeped in the colonial history of Mozambique with crumbling colonial architecture and an old fort looking out over the sea.

Day 8Quirimba Archipelago

Day at Leisure. Included in your stay is an historical tour of this wonderful island, maybe take advantage of this today.

Day 9Quirimba Archipelago

You will transferred by boat across to Guludo today. Rest of the day at leisure. Guludo is located on a golden beach on the mainland. This wonderful lodge is a true responsible tourism project, involving and empowering the local community.

Day 10Quirimba Archipelago

Day at leisure. Included in your stay are non motorised activities, dhow cruises, bush walks, village walks so maybe try one of these today or take the time to just relax.

Day 11Quirimba Archipelago

Day at Leisure, extra activities include, diving, picnics on nearby sand islands and Rolas Island

Day 12Quirimba Archipelago

Day at Leisure - enjoy your last day.

Day 13Quirimba Archipelago - Pemba - Johannesburg

Today you will leave Guludo and transfer by road from to Pemba airport. (approx 3 hour drive). This is an interesting journey as you will pass through local villages and the Quirimba National park. Your flight will fly direct to Johannesburg for your onward connection to London

Day 14London

Arrive back in the UK early this morning