Surrounded by subtropical fruit orchards, Hazyview is a small farming town and a gateway to the southern part of the Kruger National Park and the Panorama Escarpment. The town and its spectacularly scenic surroundings, serve as a popular adventure capital with a remarkable array of exhilarating outdoor activities on offer to suit all ages, tastes and fitness levels. These include, among others: mountain biking, quad biking, ziplining, tubing, abseiling, and river rafting. Whether you are eager to hike the Panorama Route with its breathtaking views and impressive waterfalls, visit the Shangana Cultural Village, or horse ride along the banks of the magnificent Sabie River, Hazyview has something for just about everyone.
Situated along the southern border of the world-famous Kruger National Park, on the banks of the Crocodile River, Marloth Park is a tranquil holiday town and wildlife sanctuary in the beautiful province of Mpumalanga. This 3000-hectare park is inhabited by abundant wildlife and is home to four of the Big Five. The rhino, lion, and buffalo are kept in Marloth Park’s Lionspruit Game Reserve, while the kudu, zebra, giraffe, wildebeest, ostrich, impala, and warthog roam freely between holiday houses, lodges and hotels. Visitors can watch elephants play in the river, catch a glimpse of some magnificent wildlife from the lookout points and watch the spectacular sunset over the African bushveld. This park offers a string of wonderful activities including: guided game walks, game drives, night safaris, mountain biking, fishing, quad biking, horse riding, bird watching and even golfing inside the Kruger Park at Skukuza.
Santa Maria is a small, remote coastal village on the northern end of Mozambique's Machangulo Peninsula, overlooking the sheltered waters of Maputo Bay and the Indian Ocean. Surrounded by white-sand beaches, dunes, coastal forest and mangroves, it is a laid-back beach destination centred on nature and water-based activities. Travellers can snorkel and dive around the reefs and marine reserve near Inhaca Island, kayak through mangroves, take dhow cruises across the bay or head out for deep-sea fishing. Boat excursions to Inhaca offer opportunities to explore its beaches, reefs and local communities, while seasonal whale watching adds a wildlife dimension. With its beautiful beaches, warm waters and rich marine life, Santa Maria offers a tranquil, off-the-beaten-track escape on Mozambique's southern coast.
