8-Day Durban to Maputo Coastal Tour with Safari and Snorkelling
About This Tour
Explore the diverse landscapes and rich cultures of South Africa and Mozambique on this 8-day adventure from Durban to Maputo. Discover Durban's vibrant markets...
Duration: 8 Days · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Included · Standard · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Cities: Durban, Maputo, Hluhluwe–iMfolozi Park, iSimangaliso Wetland Park, Maputo National Park · Languages: Afrikaans, English, German
Know before you go: Travel will be in low-risk malaria areas; please consult your physician before travelling.; Credit card facilities and cash machines are readily available, but MasterCard, Amex, and Diners Club are generally not accepted in Mozambique.; All tours can be adapted to the client's exact needs.
About Durban
Durban
No matter if you head to Durban for the rolling surf or the big business, the lively nightlife of Little India or the fantastic theatre scene, Everest Global Hub has qualified local tour guides at the ready!
What's Included
- All transfers
- 7 nights' accommodation on a dinner, bed, and breakfast basis
- Lunches where mentioned
- Single supplement will apply for a private exclusive tour
- Assistance with cross-border visas
- Owner-guided
- Guided bird tour
- 2 guided Big 5 game activities
- Guided hippo and croc boat tour
- Guided snorkelling
- Maputo city walking tour
- Water and snacks in the vehicle
Not Included
- All visa costs
- All gratuities
- All entrance fees, other than those mentioned
- All items of a personal nature
- Personal insurance
- All drinks, other than water, in the vehicle
- Lunches where not mentioned
- Add-on tours
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Durban Markets and the Valley of a Thousand Hills
Guests are collected in Durban before taking a 1.5-hour walking tour of Durban's Warwick Triangle. The traditional medicine and herb market is Southern Africa's largest market of this type. A light lunch follows, feasting on the delights of the Indian population, the most significant Indian settlement of any city outside of India. The afternoon features a tour of the Valley of a Thousand Hills and a visit to a Zulu-beaded art project before settling into Cybele Lodge for the evening.
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2Day 02
St Lucia Hippo and Croc Cruise
Departure to the Elephant Coast, where guests will end the morning with an exceptional hippo and croc cruise in the UNESCO World Heritage Site, iSimangaliso. Lunch will be enjoyed in the quaint village of St Lucia. An afternoon game drive in the iSimangaliso Park. Overnight stay in the village.
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3Day 03
Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Safari and St Lucia
A very early morning departure sets off on a four-hour trip to Africa's oldest proclaimed game reserve, Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve. This reserve has twice saved rhinos from extinction. A late breakfast will be enjoyed in Hilltop Camp. A visit to a Zulu community market, Zamimpilo, near Hluhluwe, features fabulous art and fresh local fruit. After a game drive through the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, enjoy a late lunch in St Lucia. Dinner is in a local restaurant, and night two is in the same guesthouse.
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4Day 04
Through Zululand to Kosi Bay
A very early morning departure heads off on a 4-hour drive in Africa's oldest proclaimed game reserve, Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve. This reserve has twice saved rhinos from extinction. A late breakfast will be enjoyed in Hilltop Camp before guests continue on a guided drive through Zululand, stopping at several points of interest before arriving at Kosi Bay, Maputaland. Accommodation will be in a lodge at Kosi Bay.
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5Day 05
Kosi Bay to Ponta du Ouro
Tide-dependent, guests will be transferred to the Kosi mouth to enjoy a snorkel in the aquarium. Those who do not swim can enjoy a beach walk in this magnificent waterway. A two-hour transfer into Mozambique will see guests settled into an ocean lodge, where they will experience a totally different Africa at Ponta du Ouro for the next two nights.
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6Day 06
Leisure Day at Ponta du Ouro
A full day at Ponta du Ouro, where guests can enjoy some of the many activities at this renowned ocean resort.
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7Day 07
Maputo via the Elephant Reserve
After breakfast, guests will be transferred to Maputo via the Maputo Elephant Reserve. Crossing the spectacular Katembe Bridge and arriving in this bustling city is certainly an assault on the senses. A two-hour walking tour includes the famous Eiffel-designed buildings in Maputo and the chaotic central market. The afternoon will be spent at leisure. Dinner will be in a typical Mozambican restaurant featuring delectable food. Overnight in a classy guesthouse.
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8Day 08
Transfer to Maputo Airport
After a sumptuous breakfast, guests will be transferred to Maputo Airport for their onward connection. The tour now sadly terminates, as we wish guests a safe onward journey.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: MSC Cruises, KwaZulu Cruise Terminal, South Beach, Durban, South Africa · Tour start: Durban, South Africa — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
