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South Africa & Mozambique - Beach & Bush Safari

Small group chalets & casitas safari - 13 nights / 14 days

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A 14-day journey covering the wildlife and wetlands of Zululand, magnificent beaches, snorkeling, diving, fishing, sun, sea and sand.... a tropical paradise tour that includes a bush walk in Swaziland and game viewing in Kruger National Park! Summary • An exciting destination with an exotic flavor! Beautiful and unexplored. • A participation tour that offers an accommodated safari at a reasonable price, staying in chalets, casitas (right on the beach) and cabins. • Fascinating safari with culture, history, wildlife, adventure, diving, fishing, walking and beaches. • Zululand wilderness, Swaziland bushveld, Kruger NP, Mozambique beaches and seafood! Why travelers like this trip • Variety - a tour that covers the beaches and the bush - wildlife and relaxing beaches. See the magic of Mkuzi, explore the Kosi Bay estuary, swim and snorkel in Mozambique, search for rhino on foot in Swaziland and enjoy exciting game drives in Kruger National Park. • National Parks and wildlife areas - We visit the awesome Big 5 of Kruger National Park, Mkuzi Game Reserve game viewing hides, Kosi Bay Nature Reserve estuaries and dune forests and also go on a game walk in Swaziland to see rhino at close quarters! • Culture and history - An exotic mix of African and Portuguese culture. History of slaves traded for ivory and spices in Mozambique • Scenery - African bushveld and beautiful white beaches that go on for miles! • Small group - traveling in groups of up to 12 people creates a friendly, holiday atmosphere. • Walking - every opportunity to get out and walk in KwaZulu Kosi Bay, Swaziland and on the beaches of Mozambique • Adventure - activities available include: game walks, game drives, deep-sea fishing, snorkeling and scuba diving! Departs: Johannesburg, South Africa on Saturday at 6:30am.       Ends: Johannesburg, South Africa on Friday at 6:00pm. Revised Departure 2012: Johannesburg, South Africa on Sunday at 6:30am.       Revised Return 2012: Johannesburg, South Africa on Saturday at 6:00pm. Group size: Guaranteed from 4 guests; 12 guests maximum. Highlights • Zululand – game drives and cultural walks • Kosi Bay - lake excursion & walks • Swaziland - bush walk • Maputo – seafood meals • Inhambane – beaches, snorkeling, scuba diving • Kruger National Park - game drives Includes • 13 nights guest house / cabin / chalet • Entrance fees • Transport in minibus or safari truck • Meals as per itinerary • Professional guide • Kosi Bay boat excursion

Note: The accommodation specified in the itinerary is a guide only and is subject to availability. Alternatives will be nearby and of a similar standard.

DETAILED SAFARI INFORMATION:
Accommodation
• Chalets, Mkhuzi Game Reserve – for 2 nights in Mkhuzi we stay in the park chalets. Each chalet has several twin / double rooms with shared bathroom between 2 or 3 bedrooms. Swimming pool, telephone.
• Cabins, Kosi Bay Lodge – for 3 nights in Kosi Bay we stay in log cabins. These are basic chalets with 2 or 3 twin bedrooms with beds, linen and insect nets. Either 1 or 2 bathrooms are shared between 2 or 3 bedrooms. Swimming pool, bar, restaurant, telephone.
• Chalets, Hlane Game Reserve – for 1 night in Hlane we stay in the park chalets. Each chalet has 2 or 4 twin bedrooms and there are 1 or 2 bath rooms in each chalet shared between the bedrooms.
• Guest House, Casa da Sol chalets – 1 night in Maputo we stay in chalets. Each chalet has a twin loft room and a double room with a shared bathroom between 2 bedrooms. Bar, restaurant, telephone – next door.
• Casitas, Barra Reef – for 3 nights in Inhambane (Barra peninsula) we stay in reed and thatch casitas. These are basic twin or quad rooms with bed and mattress and shared ablutions. Bar, restaurant, telephone.
• Casitas, Bilene (2009) – for 1 night in Bilene casitas / chalets. These are basic twin or quad rooms with bed and mattress and shared ablutions. Bar, restaurant, telephone.
• Chalets, Kruger National Park – for 2 nights in Kruger we stay in national parks board chalets with en-suite / shared ablutions. Swimming pool, restaurant, telephone.

Transport
• On foot - easy to moderate walks throughout the tour.
• Boat – in Kosi Bay we take a motorized launch across the lakes to visit Bunga Neck.
• Vehicle - for longer distance travel, place to place, we use custom built safari trucks with 12 forward facing seats. Comfortable touring and good for game viewing. Large, sliding windows and viewing hatches give everyone a good view; or Toyota Hiace minibuses with 10 forward facing seats (roof rack and trailer for equipment and baggage). There are a couple of long days of traveling but the vehicles have a comfortable cruising speed. The emphasis of the trip is “getting out and doing things.”

Local Payment
A local payment is required on this safari and this will be collected by the tour leader on departure. This covers a portion of the local operational costs including entrance and park fees. This ensures that a major portion of your tour price goes directly into the country you are visiting, benefiting local communities and contributing to the conservation of the area. The payment must be made in cash (South African Rand) and they cannot accept traveler’s checks nor credit cards.

Participation
An essential part of this safari is participation – from packing away in the morning to helping with cleaning up – it’s all part of your adventure and when everyone puts in a little effort the trip will run smoothly. Your tour leaders will do all the meal preparation but we do ask the clients to help with the washing up. Team spirit is part of the fun!

Shopping
Craft shopping in Mozambique and KwaZulu Natal is limited but you may find some small local vendors with carvings or batiks. Zululand is renowned for its grass weavings.

Food
• We pride ourselves on giving very good healthy meals to our clients and will provide three meals per day, except 3 dinners in Maputo and Kosi Bay where we try out a local restaurants.
• The tour leaders do the shopping and meal planning for each group. He/she will always try to obtain fresh produce wherever possible. A rough idea of what these will consist of is: Breakfast - cereals or coffee and toast or the occasional fried breakfast, Lunch - cheese, cold meats, salads on bread or rolls, Dinner - braais (local barbecue), potjies (stews), stir fries etc. We use regular plates, cups and cutlery. All cooking and eating utensils will also be provided.
• We do cater for special dietary requirements (e.g. vegetarian or allergies.)
• We will supply fruit squash served with breakfast and tea or coffee served with breakfast and dinner. All other beverages will be for your own expense. We will not supply bottled drinking water although it is available at many shops on tour.

Difficulty
• Anyone who is generally active and in good health should enjoy this trip. The accommodation used is simple but clean and this trip will appeal to anyone interested in getting an insight into the eastern coastline of Southern Africa!
• KwaZulu Natal and Mozambique can be hot and humid in the summer rainy months (December – March) so drink lots of water.
• There is plenty of time to relax and unwind on the beaches, after all this is your holiday.

Things you should know
• Includes park entrances.
• You will need a valid passport and visas for entry into Swaziland, Mozambique and re-entering South Africa. Please note that the Mozambique visas can be arranged in advance but can also be obtained at the border. Mozambique entry border is Namaacha from Swaziland and exit border is Ressano Garcia into South Africa.
• Luggage, please pack to a limit of 12kgs in a soft sports tog bag. Also bring day pack for walks and keeping in the vehicle.
• Travelers checks are not accepted anywhere in Mozambique on the tour route. We suggest you take Euro, US$ or South African Rand cash for this trip.
• The trip begins and ends at a local address; if you require transfers, please advise.  Transfers are US$45 each way.

Common questions about this trip
• What do I need to bring? A sleeping bag (for the Inhamabane casitas), comfortable clothes for warm days and cool evenings, walking shoes, a raincoat, hat and sunglasses, sun block, swimsuit, a water bottle and a small pair of binoculars also comes in very handy and most importantly - a sense of adventure!
• Is it safe? KwaZulu Natal and Mozambique are relatively safe and your guide knows the countries intimately and will endeavor to show you the best parts while looking after you. In the cities, such as Maputo, keep a careful eye on your belongings and don’t leave anything lying about - petty theft is not impossible. In the wild areas your guide will brief you on the necessary precautions, follow this advice and you will be fine. Be aware of your personal belongings and you will have a great trip!
• Do I need malaria tablets?  Yes, the trip passes through malaria areas and prophylactics are recommended.
• Can I charge camera batteries?  We recommend that you bring extra batteries as well as a 12/24-volt cigarette lighter adapter for charging in the vehicle if necessary. Charging in the vehicle will be at the discretion of the guide, as it will not be allowed if there is a risk of draining the vehicle's battery. The power supply of most of the countries you will be visiting is 220-240 volts.
• Can I wash my clothes on tour?  There are facilities for hand washing your clothes along the way.

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