14-Day Eswatini & Mozambique Coastal Explorer

A 14-Day Journey of Pristine Beaches, Extraordinary Wildlife & Living Cultural Heritage

Johannesburg to Johannesburg | Small-Group Accommodated Adventure with Wildlife Conservation Focus



Hotel Price ZAR59000 (3,472 USD) per person sharing

Your journey has actively supported rhino protection in Eswatini, marine research in the Bazaruto Archipelago, whale shark and manta ray studies off Tofo, and anti-poaching efforts in Kruger National Park — proof that responsible travel can make a genuine difference.

Safe travels, and thank you for choosing a tour that gives back to the wild places and communities we visit! (Post-tour accommodation in Johannesburg can be arranged on request.)

Map of a 14-Day Journey to Mozambiqe

Day 1: Johannesburg to the Kingdom of Eswatini

Depart Johannesburg and travel through the dramatic landscapes of Mpumalanga into the Kingdom of Eswatini. Your first two nights are spent inside protected wildlife sanctuaries that play an active role in regional conservation.

Accommodation: Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary (Rest Camp), Mbuluzi Game Reserve, Mantenga Lodge or Hlane Royal National Park (Ndlovu Camp) – traditional beehive huts or chalets, two per room with en-suite bathroom
Conservation Note: All four properties are part of Eswatini’s pioneering community-based conservation model. Revenue directly supports anti-poaching units, rhino monitoring programmes and habitat restoration.
Route: Johannesburg → Eswatini
Meals: Dinner
Border Information: South Africa: Oshoek | Eswatini: Ngwenya

Day 2: Eswatini – Leisure & Community Conservation

A relaxed day to explore your chosen sanctuary. Optional guided walks and village visits highlight how tourism revenue funds schools, clinics and wildlife protection in surrounding communities.

Accommodation & Conservation: Same as Day 1
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 3: Eswatini – Hlane Royal National Park Rhino Experience

Transfer to Hlane Royal National Park, held in trust for the Swazi nation by His Majesty King Mswati III. Join a specialist rhino tracking game drive – your participation fee contributes directly to the park’s 24-hour anti-poaching patrols and the national rhino conservation strategy that has helped Eswatini maintain one of Africa’s healthiest white and black rhino populations.

Included Highlight: Guided rhino-focused game drive with conservation ranger
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 4: Eswatini to Xai-Xai, Mozambique

Cross into Mozambique and arrive at your beachfront lodge near Xai-Xai.

Accommodation: Go Wild Resort – two per room with en-suite bathroom
Conservation Note: The lodge supports local turtle-monitoring projects; lucky late-night walkers may witness nesting loggerhead or leatherback turtles (Nov–Feb).
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 5–6: Vilanculos & Bazaruto Archipelago

Two nights in Vilanculos, gateway to the Bazaruto Archipelago National Park – a strictly protected marine reserve.

Day 6 Included Highlight: Full-day traditional dhow sail to Magaruque Island with snorkelling on protected coral reefs. All marine activities operate under the park’s “low-impact” permit system; fees fund dugong and sea-turtle research and reef restoration projects.
Accommodation: Sailaway Safaris (actively involved in reef clean-ups and seahorse monitoring)
Meals: Day 5 B,D | Day 6 B,L,D

Day 7–9: Inhambane – Barra & Tofo Beaches

Three nights at Barra Beach with easy access to world-renowned marine megafauna sites.

Conservation Highlights: - Tofo is home to the Peri-Peri Divers Marine Megafauna Foundation research centre. Most ocean safaris are run by foundation-affiliated operators – sightings of whale sharks, manta rays and humpback whales are logged for long-term population studies. - Guests are encouraged to join reef-clean dives or manta-ray ID photo submissions.
Included: Neptune’s Dinner under the stars, visit to Tofo Beach
Optional (highly recommended): Ocean safari with marine biologist guide, scuba dives that contribute data to the global Manta Matcher database
Accommodation: Bay View Lodge – supporter of local marine conservation initiatives
Meals: Day 7–9 Breakfast only (Days 8 & 9)

Day 10: Inhambane to Maputo

Travel south to vibrant Maputo for a guided walking tour.

Accommodation: Southern Sun Maputo
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Included Highlight: Maputo city walking tour

Day 11–13: Greater Kruger Region & Kruger National Park

Return to South Africa and enter the Greater Kruger conservation ecosystem.

Conservation Context: Kruger forms the heart of the Greater Limpopo Transfrontier Park – one of the world’s largest peace parks, linking protected areas across South Africa, Mozambique and Zimbabwe to allow free movement of wildlife.
Day 12 Included Highlight: Full-day open 4×4 game drive inside Kruger National Park with professional field guides. Your park entrance fees directly support SANParks’ anti-poaching, research and community outreach programmes.
Day 13 Included Highlight: Panorama Route (Bourke’s Luck Potholes, Three Rondavels, God’s Window)
Accommodation (Days 11–13): Sanbonani Hotel Resort & Spa, Nkambeni Reserve, Umbhaba Eco Lodge, Hotel Numbi or Timbavati Safari Lodge – all located within private reserves that form part of the Associated Private Nature Reserves (APNR), allowing wildlife to roam freely across unfenced boundaries with Kruger.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner daily

Day 14: Greater Kruger to Johannesburg – Tour Ends

Enjoy a final morning game drive before the scenic return to Johannesburg (arrival late afternoon).

Included Highlight: Morning game drive in the Nomad vehicle
Meals: Breakfast

Premium Tour- Max 12 (Avg 10)

3–5 star en-suite lodges with hearty meals, crafted for shorter travel days and longer moments to enjoy each destination.

Tour truckTour 4 wheel drive

Premium Small Group Truck

These 12 seater vehicles are thoughtfully designed for the discerning traveler, offering enhanced comfort with ample legroom and premium features, including: Reclining swivel leather seats Air-conditioning Large sliding windows Luggage lockers USB ports and individual safes.

Selection of Optional Activities that can be booked on the tour

Activity Location Price Range Includes Guide
Morning Bush Walk Greater Kruger Nkambeni R1,480 - R2,740 No
Evening Sunset Drive Greater Kruger Nkambeni R1,420 - R2,630 Yes

Packing for your tour

Premium Lodge Tours: Your luggage is limited to one suitcase and one day pack weighing no more than 23kg, per person. On our premium lodge tours, we do allow hard suitcases but please take note of the dimensions (60cm deep x 30cm high x 80cm width). You should pack the following (this list is based on suggestions only):

Kit for all weather conditions including:

  • 2/3 shorts/skirts
  • 1 jacket/anorak
  • Tracksuit/pullover
  • 2 pairs of long pants/jeans
  • 2 pairs of walking shoes/boots/trainers
  • 1 pair of sandals
  • 3 or 4 T-shirts/short sleeve shirts or sundresses
  • 2/3 Long Sleeve Shirts
  • Smart casual change of clothes
  • Swimwear
  • Underwear & socks
  • Sun Hat – preferably that covers the back of your neck.
  • Raincoat
  • Kikoi/sarong
  • Beanie and gloves if you're travelling in Winter

Departures Dates 2026

  • 01-Apr-26 → 4-Apr-26
  • 22-Apr-26 → 05-May-26
  • 13-May-26 → 26-May-26
  • 03-Jun-26 → 416-Jun-26
  • 24-Jun-26 → 407-Jul-26
  • 15-Jul-26 → 28-Jul-26
  • 12-Aug-26 → 25-Aug-26
  • 16-Sept-26 → 29-Sept-26
  • 14-Oct-26 → 27-Oct-26