Welcome to your African Honeymoon!
You will be expected and transfered to your hotel within the V&A Waterfront.
Today stroll along the scenic waterfront, browse the markets and shops and take it all in at one of the many scenic restaurants on the waterfront.
Stroll the waterfront
Mid-morning flight to Greater Kruger National Park with transfer to your safari lodge. Join your first safari this afternoon.
Morning and afternoon safaris in search of the "Big-5".
After your morning safari you will transfer through scenic countryside and villages to the Southern Area of the Game Park. Sabi Sands, a very coveted private game reserve awaits. Join the safari at Umkumbe Bush Camp this afternoon.
Search for wildlife mornings and afternoons and lounge in your private plunge pool over noon.
Head to Mozambique this morning in your private vehicle - about 3-4 hours by road without border formalities. Connect with the boat to you lodge at the harbor (about 60-90 minutes).
Your beach lodge awaits with the most amazing views over the warm water of the Indian Ocean.
Snorkeling:
Our most popular activity! The Inhaca Island Marine reserve has 2 km of pristine snorkelling and the Picnic Snorkel on the island is HIGHLY recommended, one of our favourite activities. During neap tide days (please check tides at the activities centre) there is also great snorkelling right in front of the lodge.
The use of the snorkelling gear for this is free…
Kayaking:
The diverse biospheres surrounding Machangulo Beach Lodge teams with epic nature, waiting to be explored. What better way to do this than in a kayak? Paddling through the estuaries and the bays or even on the offshore reefs promises some amazing encounters with nature.
If you are lucky, the dolphins might even come to say hi!
Kayak for rent - about US$8 per hour for double kayak.
TOURS: SANTA MARIA (US$20pp) & INHACA ISLAND US$80pp)
Santa Maria Village provides a great opportunity to experience local living by visiting this small village. Enjoy a scrumptious lunch at the local restaurant, Bemugi’s Place. Nested just behind the mangroves, the village is tiny and has a really authentic, non-tourist feel. Inhaca Island provides a wide array of activities to choose from.
This delightful island is home to only one village, aptly names Inhaca Village where some shops and restaurants can be found. The island has more of a tourist feel to it and has many more people than the Machangulo Area.
Snorkeling
Walk to shipwreck at Ponta Abril!
Enjoy a scenic walk along the beach on the eastern side of the lodge to explore the shipwreck, which
ran aground on October 15, 2018, after being caught in sudden rough weather. The journey to the
wreck takes approximately three hours, offering breathtaking ocean views along the way. Don't forget
to bring water and sunscreen to stay hydrated and protected during your adventure!
Walk to ship wreck at Ponta Abril
Dhow Cruise to Inhaca Village
Walk to Bemugi's
One of Machangulo Beach Lodge’s very first employees, Bemugi Shoshaka, now runs his own
restaurant and activities center just around the corner from us—the social hub of the peninsula!
Stop by Bemugi’s for a warm local atmosphere, authentic Mozambican cuisine, and refreshing drinks.
Relax by his stunning pool and beach deck, soak in the laid-back vibe, and experience a true taste of
the local culture!
Bird Watching -The area around the lodge is home to a diverse array of rare and stunning bird species offering an incredible opportunity for birding enthusiasts to explore and discover.
Walk to Bemugi's
Bird watching
Take the boat back to Maputo Marina and transfer to the Maputo airport.
