Located in the Mpumalanga Province, the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve shares a fenceless border with the world-renowned Kruger National Park. This magnificent 60 000 hectare reserve is best known for its two very rare white lions discovered here in the 1970s, which gave this destination its name. Meaning 'the place where something sacred came down to earth from the heavens', the park lives up to the hype with its enthralling African savannah, abundant wildlife, and friendly people. Visitors have the opportunity to see 40 mammal species, 360 bird species and the famous Big Five (lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant, and Cape buffalo). Enjoy a wide array of activities including daytime safaris, guided night game drives, bush walks, and excellent bird watching.
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.
