Kwazulu Natal and Mozambique Safari and Diving Adventure
ITINERARY
| Starting point: |
Durban |
| End point: |
Durban/Johannesburg |
| Duration: |
12 Days |
| Costing: |
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Tour Description
Come experience the best diving and game viewing safari South Africa and Mozambique has to offer.
Sodwana Bay is a place of diversity and this makes it a Mecca for divers and photographers, whether you are a pro or simply looking to take a few snaps.
Sodwana is an all year round diving destination and one thing that makes it so unique is that there are no rivers spilling into the sea and the average visibility is usually well over 20 meters.
Two mile reef, Anton’s reef and Simon’s cave offers big schools of fish. Cave and overhangs on Two mile, Seven mile and Nine mile reefs offers a diversity of corral and
Marine life. Bikini reef is one of the best sites for smaller life, including cleaning stations, nudibranch and others.
Depending on your qualifications Sodwana offers waters from as shallow as nine meters all the way down to forty meters.
The Mozambique shores provide a fascinating reef life and some of the finest diving and snorkelling all year round, mainly due to moderate winter temperatures and high summer temperatures. It rarely gets cold in the tropics. With an Indian Ocean that at times resembles the Caribbean.
And if you are there to relax, you can lay and sunbath or take a long walk along miles of unspoiled beaches.
Giant Leatherback and Loggerhead turtles nest here from October to March. There are five species of sea turtle found along the coastline.
Huge Manta Rays and Whale Sharks can be seen throughout the year. From June until October the waters play host to Humpback Whales.
Bird live is prolific with the Trumpeter Hornbill being a common resident.
The vehicles we use are specifically chosen to be suitable for the area. Some of the areas we travel comprise very thick sand, other is clay surfaces, and still others can comprise a hard surface overlaying a pool of treacherous mud. All of these surfaces can change rapidly under varying conditions. In addition to close-up encounters with wildlife, our adventures also provide a diverse an in-dept encounter with many of the folk who
Contribute to the land we travel in, to really appreciate the beauty of Africa in all its facets.
This is designed as an adventure trip, and the unexpected can be expected. Be prepared.
Tour summary
Note that although we endeavour to abide by the primary itinerary indicated below, unexpected situations and circumstances beyond our control can result in small (or, occasionally, substantial) changes. This should then be taken as a general guideline.
Day 0: Arrival day (Durban)
Day 1: Durban
Day 2: Hluhluwe Game Reserve
Day 3: Hluhluwe Game Reserve
Day 4: Sodwana Bay
Day 5: Sodwana Bay
Day 6: Kosi Bay/Amanzamnyama Forest Lodge
Day 7 – 12: Mozambique
Tour costing
Kindly refer to the section of this proposal after the detailed tour itinerary for some comments and explanations, as well as details about what is included and excluded.
A deposit of 50% would be required in advance to secure the various bookings en route. We would suggest this be done on confirmation of your booking.
Payments made in foreign currency will be subject to the effective rate of exchange prevailing at the time of transfer.
We supply a copy of our detailed “Terms and Condition” should you indicate your interest in this proposal.
Detailed Tour Itinerary
Day 0: Arrival Day
Arrive at Durban International Airport. Flight arrival times to be confirmed in advance. We will meet you the airport, and transfer you to your hotel for check in. you may spend the rest of the day at leisure.
We have a quick tour briefing.
Day 1: Durban
Explore Durban and visit Ushaka Marine World. Go on a sun downer boat cruise in the afternoon.
Day 2: Hluhluwe Game Reserve
Depart from Durban after an early breakfast, we head north towards Hluhluwe Game Reserve. Arriving at Hluhluwe we book in to one of the lodges, and spend the afternoon on a sun downer drive.
Day 3: Hluhluwe Game Reserve
We head out after breakfast to explore one of Kwazulu Natal’s most famous wildlife attractions, the Hluhluwe Game Reserve. We spend the afternoon relaxing at the lodge.
Day 4: Sodwana Bay
Leaving Hluhluwe after breakfast, we head to Sodwana Bay. Arriving at Sodwana, we check into our accommodation before exploring the corral reefs Sodwana has to offer.
Day 5: Sodwana Bay Scuba Diving
We spend the day scuba diving the reefs of Sodwana.
Day 6: Amanzamnyama Forest
Leaving the next morning for Kosi bay via the Coastal Forest 4X4 route, this section of the park includes the pristine beaches of Mabibi, Island Rock, Rock Tail Bay, Black Rock and Lake Sibaya. Overnight at the Amanzamnyama Forest lodge
Day 7-11: Mozambique Scuba Diving
Depart from Amanzamnyama lodge to the Mozambique border. We will dive the local reefs which is bursting with all kinds of marine life including whale sharks. When you are on the boat keep your eyes open for whale sharks, whales and dolphins. If you spot any you will have the opportunity to snorkel with them, an experience you won’t forget.
The afternoons will be yours to spend at your own leisure, maybe relaxing on the beach or try some of the local beers in the beach bars. Dinner will be served by friendly locals
Day 12: Return to Durban
Return to Durban and bid each other farewell or you can extend your South African holiday adventure by joining us on any of our other great packages.
Tour costing – Some comments and details
The tour prices indicated below include the following:
- All accommodation, meals, teas, coffees and soft drinks
- All activities specifically indicated in the itinerary (unless specified “optional” or “own cost”)
- The provision of suitable 4X4 vehicles for the duration of the trip, with appropriately licensed and experienced driver/guides
- Local specialist guides, as required
- Insurance and Emergency evacuation cover (we also insist that guests carry their own comprehensive Travel Insurances)
- Entrance to all National Parks en route
- Cross border charges as required
The following items are not included in the price of this safari package:
- Visas charges for the various countries
- Alcoholic beverages en route and most establishments
- Items of a personal nature
- Curios, etc
- Activities and items not included in the detailed itinerary
Kindly note the following aspects:
- Accommodation and activities are subjected to availability at the time of booking, and, in some cases, depending on other conditions prevailing on arrival.
- It may not always be possible to use the proposed establishment, and in some cases an alternative must be found.
- Early bookings help prevent variations of this nature
- Lunches provide en route are normally of the picnic variety, due to the unavailability or unsuitable of places to stop along the route
