MTM - 5 Night Polana Serena Hotel, Maputo & White Pearl Resort

Take in the gorgeous sites with a City Centre Tour, an ideal route that weaves through the structure and identity of the city. This tour will familiarise guests with the variety of main attractions Maputo has to offer, and provides a basic knowledge of cultural facts.

Allow yourself to view the city as a local would, with the Cultural Tour to the outskirts of Maputo that enables visitors a unique side of the city, the suburbs. This tour provides guests with the realities of everyday life of the locals, their habits and struggles.

Stimulate your mind with an Art Deco tour of Maputo. Rich with history, the architecture in Maputo is designed to showcase influential buildings in the city. Learn the stories behind colonial-style ruins and experience the current picturesque sites.

Wait for the golden hour and view the city from a breathtaking perspective, aboard a boat cruising on Maputo Bay. Relax as the sun sets along the coast and take in the nightlife of Maputo as the city lights up at a distance. This voyage lasts nearly two hours, from 16h30 to 18h30.

Approximately an hour and a half from Maputo sits the coastal paradise of Inhaca Island, known for its magnificent coral reefs and stunning beaches. Located along a beautiful coastal forest and mangrove swamps, take a tour by boat and get away to the adventure that awaits.

Venture by boat to the nearby pinnacle reef for a snorkeling trip, and you could swim with the Bottlenose Dolphins that regularly glide through these waters – a sublime experience you won’t easily forget. From July to November each year, you may encounter the majestic Humpback whales in their natural habitat as they visit us on their annual migration. Whale watching is conducted from the comfort of our snorkeling boat as we observe the whales blowing, breaching, lob tailing and playing. Later in the season, you may encounter their newborns too!

Cost as an add-on: $90 per person, per trip (minimum 4 and maximum 10 guests)

Our resort is home to one of the richest turtle nesting sites in southern Mozambique. Between November and February each year, guests have the opportunity to witness an extraordinary feat of nature first-hand. Loggerhead and Leatherback Turtles head to this stretch of coast to lay their eggs, and, a few weeks later, the hatchlings make their first-ever voyage to the ocean. The resort has partnered with the Southern Mozambique Marine Turtle Nesting Monitoring, Tagging & Conservation Programme to monitor and protect these remarkable creatures.

The perfect outing for the early-morning intrepid adventurer. Meet your Game Ranger in the reading room for early morning coffee & rusks to depart at 05h00. Set out for the Maputo Special Reserve, which forms part of the Lebombo Transfrontier Conservation Area. Here, you may see a variety of African antelope species, rich birdlife and possibly the rare black-backed jackal – and there is a great chance of seeing elephants, of course! A light packed breakfast is to be enjoyed in the reserve, most usually at the lake’s edge and perhaps meet some flamingos!

Cost as an add-on: $90 per person, per trip.

Hop onto one of our thick-wheeled fat bikes and cycle along the shoreline. It’s a wonderful way to explore our secluded bay – and great exercise too!

Feel the azure waters rising up below you as you surf the waves, or delight in the serenity beyond the

breakers as you glide along on a stand-up paddleboard. Kayak as a pair and bond as seafaring adventurers or set off in a solo vessel and challenge your inner Con Tiki spirit. Float in the azure waters of the Indian Ocean and observe the sea life nestled in the shore break reefs.

Explore the nearby bush trail on horseback, weaving through indigenous flora and fauna and enjoy

spectacular views of the ocean from high-up vantage points, or gallop along our pristine beach and explore the beautiful natural surroundings. Guests with no horse-riding experience will need to complete at least one trail ride before riding on the beach. All rides are professionally managed to ensure an enjoyable experience for all ages and levels of experience. A weight restriction of 80kg – 100kg applies to all horse rides.

$ 55.00 per person, per ride

This trail is a sanctuary for over 433 butterfly species, 3 of which are endemic to Mozambique. Traditional local fishing methods using natural resources may be observed on this trail. A variety of different tree and scrub species that act as a habitat for various small species such as small reptiles, amphibians, birds and small mammals and even some inland marine crab species. Commonly seen are the red tree squirrel, banded mongoose, Samango monkey, water monitors, vine snakes, crocodiles, crested hornbill, Livingston Turaco, crested Guineafowl, and indigenous trees such as the jumping bean tree. Note there is an age restriction of 10+. Meet at reception by arrangement with the guide.

$ 10.00 per person, per walk (min. 2 pax)

This experience is for guests who are passionately curious about the little things in life and want to learn more about how animals have adapted to thrive in this constantly changing environment. The activity has a story telling component that engages mythology. Rock exploration footwear is provided at the activities centre, which is the meeting point.

$ 20.00 per person, per trip (min. 2 pax)

An adventure that starts early in the morning. Refreshments and light lunch is served on board. At the end of the day, we wish you to return home with an amazing catch for the Chef to prepare – fresh from the sea. Best of luck!

$800.00 per boat, per trip (max. 6 guests)

White Pearl Resorts offers unique diving experiences at one of the world’s top pinnacle reefs. A variety of dive spots offer something for everyone, from exhilarating shark sightings to multitudes of fish and vibrant corals. A professional, safe and world class interpretive diving experience.

REEF DIVE
Explore our exceptional and classified diving reefs. Includes full dive gear. $ 85.00

REFERRAL DIVE
Divers who have done part of their training elsewhere already, can complete it here with us. Referral paperwork will be required on site for completion of training. Includes full dive gear. For completion of training and certification, an additional certification fee of $ 35 will be payable. $ 95.00

PADI DISCOVER SCUBA COURSE (1 Day)
Please note that this is not a certification course but is a wonderful introduction to the underwater world. Theory, pool session, 1 dive and all equipment hire. $ 185.00