We depart Johannesburg and travel through scenic Mpumalanga until we reach Eswatini
An environmentalists dream, stop at Ngwenya Glass factory for a tour of this success story. The products, which include a range of tableware, drinking glasses, vases, jugs and ornamental African animals, are all handmade from 100 % recycled glass.
This area hosts the traditional Butimba, or royal hunt, and today Big Game Parks manages Hlane on behalf of the King. Among a wealth of wildlife reintroduced to its former home, elephant, white rhino, lion and leopard all occur. The rhino and elephant often visit the waterhole at Ndlovu Camp, while lions – the emblem of royal Eswatini – occupy a separate fenced area, where you can see them on a guided game drive.
With the beaches of the Indian Ocean beckoning we enter Mozambique and make our first stop in Maputo, the capital city offers a vibrant and eclectic mix of cultures. Maputo offers interesting and varied architecture and no visit to the city would be complete without a browse through a market. Tonight we eat out and get a chance to experience the night-life of this intriguing city.
A melting pot of Latin and African flavours, Maputo is a unique and historical city. Meet the Maputo beloved by its locals on a 3-hour tour including stops at the Fortress, Central Market, Museum of Natural History, Railway Station and FEIMA curio market. Guests will also pass by the Maputo City Hall, Cathedral, Botanical Gardens and Iron House.
maputo town tour
Setting out for the Inhambane District we travel the northern road along the coast. While it is a long day on the road there is much to see as we pass the many villages and plantations of coconuts, cashews and sugar cane. Our journey will bring us to the palm lined beaches for two days of relaxation and ocean fun.
This is a beach and snorkling day
From July to October , the lodge offers unobstructed views of humpback whales passing by
Any sort of sport involving the water, whether it is sailing, diving or even just swimming, is quite popular due to the warm weather and water. In addition to diving and fishing, Naara is an ideal place to experience a wide range of water-sports, while its rugged inland will appeal to lovers of the outdoors. Arrival should be about midday giving you the next two days to enjoy any or all of these watersports or just to enjoy the unspoilt coastline
At Naara you are able to enjoy many different sporting activities, allowing you to have an experience of a lifetime. S
Shaking the sand from our shoes, we pack up and depart Mozambique for the sounds of the bush of Kruger National Park.
Rising early this morning we enter the Kruger National Park to enjoy a full day of game viewing. The abundance of wildlife presents us with opportunities for excellent sightings, while the Kruger is also home to the famed members of Africa’sBig-5. The game drive offers the excitement of experiencing the park from an open-sided 4x4 vehicle.
Passing villages and towns, a coffee stop is made in the bustle of Hazyview before continuing to the Timbivati Private Reserve
Enjoy a full day of game drives and explore the wonders of the Timbavati Game Reserve, a private nature reserve that shares an unfenced border with the legendary Kruger National Park.
Be sure to book a late flight out tonight or alternatively, book an additional night in the vibrant city of Johannesburg as you will be spending the full day on the road
The Panorama Route in Mpumalanga follows the edge of Blyde River Canyon, and includes some breathtaking views of the Three Rondavels, Bourke’s Luck Potholes and the Pinnacle. Blyde River Canyon is the third largest canyon in the world, and got its name in 1840 (‘blyde’ meaning ‘joyful’) from the Voortrekkers who passed through on their way to Lorenzo Marques (now Mozambique). It is one of the most spectacular canyons in Africa and its cliffs rise between 600m-800m from the riverbed. Possibly the best view in the whole of the Blyde River Canyon is of the "Three Rondavels - three huge rock spirals rising out of the far wall of the canyon. Their tops appear to have a hut-like rounded roof. They are named after the Swazi Chief Maripi’s wives - from the lowest to the highest, they are Magabolle, Mogoladikwe and Maserote. Where the Blyde River and the Treur River meet, water erosion has formed one of the most remarkable geological phenomena in the country, known as ‘Bourke’s Luck Potholes’.
Over thousands of years, surreal cylindrical rock sculptures created by whirling water have formed a series of dark pools which contrast artfully with the streaked white and yellow lichen covered rocks. Following the road and the Treur River south, there are further viewpoints; Wonder View, God’s Window and the Pinnacle.
