25 DEGREEZ - DISCOVERING AFRICA

Duration: 7 nights / 8 days
Type: Safari - Leisure travel by luxury midi bus
Country: South Africa - Mozambique
Activities include: Big five Game viewing, Beaches, Scuba diving, Snorkelling, Deep sea fishing, Water Sports, Visiting places of interest.
Price includes: Travelling from Pretoria / Johannesburg to Inhambane and back by luxury air conditioned midi coach. Accommodation en-route as well as at a Lodge will be in rustic chalets or en-suite rooms on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis, but excluding drinks or a midday meals. The package price / content can however be adjusted up or down to suit your accommodation requirements.
Daily trips are arranged to Inhambane and surrounding areas to discover places of interest; a trip across the bay in a Dhow (Arabic sailing vessel), the local museum, shops and delicious Afro-Portuguese cuisine at a local restaurant. Along the way we also include a short trip into Maputo.
Price excludes: Any costs related to scuba diving courses / trips, deep sea fishing are excluded. Horse riding and quad trips are also additional.
Additional activities such as horse-riding on the beach, quad-bikes (cultural trips), snorkelling or scuba diving, sea safaris**, deep sea fishing and saltwater fly-fishing are all available but are not included in the package. These activities can be arranged at minimal extra cost.
[** The sea safari includes the opportunity to swim with the whale sharks]
An 8 day Mozambique leisure holiday one of the Lodges on the pristine coast of the Barra Peninsula, Inhambane where you will spend 4 luxurious days of sea and sunshine.

Eight days on this Mozambique safari will take you through the beautiful eastern South African escarpment and into Mozambique. You will discover the beauty of a rapidly developing Mozambique as we travel north from the capital Maputo to Inhambane, which was discovered by Vasco da Gama in 1498. Spend four days at the idyllic Lodge on the famous Barra Reef. The Reef is a thin strip of dunes extending from the peninsula and jutting into the sea. It is surrounded by the warm Indian Ocean on the one side and beautiful mangrove swamps on the other, creating an island effect.
The lodge restaurant offers local cuisine, specialising in seafood, and the beach bar is situated right on the beach. We will take you on daily excursions into Inhambane to experience the unique beauty of this town as well as its surrounding areas. The entire trip from Gauteng to Inhambane and back will be accompanied by a guide who will see to all your needs.
This tour will include a one-night stay in the Kruger Park plus game viewing en-route to Mozambique.

ITINERARY

DAY 1: Travel to Kruger Park
We will use a central departure point either in Pretoria or Johannesburg, depending on the location and distribution of the passengers. Should you wish to be accommodated close to the point of departure during the previous evening; this can be arranged, as well as collecting you from Johannesburg International Airport. Departure will be at 06:00. Travelling in air-conditioned 4x4 offroad vehicle, your first stop will be in the highlands for an early breakfast and a visit to Pelgrims Rest, God's window, etc. From here we will travel to our accommodation at the Kruger Park.

DAY 2: Travel to Mozambique
After an early breakfast we will depart at 07:00 we will do a slow game drive through the game-intensive southern parts of the Park, exiting close to the Lebombo Border post with Mozambique.After our entry into Mozambique at Komatipoort we will travel to and take a quick trip through Maputo, the capital of Mozambique before continuing northwards to our overnight destination.

DAY 3: En-route to Barra peninsula, Mozambique
After an early breakfast we will depart at 07:00 and continue along the EN1 northwards towards Xai-Xai and then further on to Inhambane. Along the way we will stop to show you the beautiful inland lakes and the start of the palm forests which continue up the coast for hundreds of kilometres. We trust that we will arrive either at Inhambane or Palm Grove in time for lunch. On arrival at the Lodge, you will be booked into your accommodation. The rest of the afternoon will be available to you for walks along the sea, discovering the area, etc.
Location: Barra Reef - Inhambane, Mozambique
ACCOMMODATION
The lodge is very rustic and informal, set among the dunes on the Reef. It is bordered by the warm Indian ocean on the one side and unique mangrove swamps on the other.
[DAYS 4-6: Praia da Barra, Mozambique
You will spend 3 leisurely days at the remote, but comfortable, Palm-Grove Lodge where you will experience the unspoilt beauty of this part of the coastline, sunbathe and swim in the crystal clear Indian Ocean, snorkelling, scuba diving or deep sea fishing to your hearts content. The lodge, together with others in the area, has its own Diving centre where scuba, snorkelling, sea safari or deep sea fishing trips can be arranged. All relevant diving / fishing equipment are on hand. Horse riding and cultural quad bike trips can also be arranged at the adjacent Barra Lodge. All purchases can be made in ZA Rands.
You will be accommodated in rustic, but very comfortable chalets or en-suite rooms and you may enjoy dinner, bed and breakfast in the restaurant. The restaurant offers a variety of dishes, but the chef specializes in local seafood dishes. Meals are served throughout the day, with special buffets on offer during high season. A short walk up the coast will take you to different beach restaurants where you also can enjoy refreshments or light meals.
Note: The area is very safe for long walks along the beach
DAY 4:
AM - The morning is again your own leisure time - scuba, snorkelling, bathing.
PM - In the afternoon we will do a leisurely excursion to Inhambane which will include a visit a quaint museum, 170 year old cathedral, the harbour, historical buildings of note, local shops and the Mercado (vibrant town market), where you can shop for African arts, crafts and goods.
DAY 5:
AM - Leisure time - Scuba, snorkelling, sun bathing.
PM - In the afternoon you may continue at your own leisure or take in a leisurely horse ride or cultural quad bike tour. Late afternoon we will depart for sundowners and a spectacular view of the sun setting over the bay.
DAY 6:
AM - The morning is again your own leisure time - scuba, snorkelling, bathing.
PM - We will depart before lunch and accompany you to Inhambane for a light lunch. We will do a dhow trip across the bay to the little town of Maxixe or a local island for some more fun and enjoyment before we return to Inhambane, and then the Lodge.

The balance of the time is yours to enjoy at your own leisure with any activity you may wish to partake in. We are always on hand with advice or assistance should you require it.

The dive centre at the Lodge is an authorized 5 Star Scubapro Resort, thus offering our clients the best quality dive equipment and PADI / NAUI registered to ensure your diving safety. Furthermore, the neighbouring lodges all have on-site dive centres, which make it easy to network in order to facilitate your diving / snorkelling request. Other than diving courses, the fully equipped dive centre offers trips to a variety of reefs (14) of varying depths, opportunities to swim (snorkel) with whale sharks, dive with, manta rays, etc. Dive price lists are available on request.
Game (deep sea) or saltwater fly fishing charters are also available.
Ad-hoc trips to other places of interest will be available should you wish to accompany us.

DAY 7:
We return to South Africa on the seventh day; starting with a 06:00 departure, we breakfast en route, before continuing past Maputo to the South African border. After crossing the border we will book into our overnight accommodation at either Maputo or Komatipoort.
DAY 8:
Departing from our overnight destination after breakfast we will continue on to Pretoria or Johannesburg, stopping for lunch along the way. We will arrive in Gauteng by mid afternoon and it would be preferable to stay over at a pre-arranged destination (if you are an international visitor) and arrange for your international flight or connecting flight on the following day.
Please contact us at info@25degreez.com for more information.

25 DEGREEZ OFFERS YOU A COMPREHENSIVE 8-DAY SELF-DRIVE TOUR PACKAGE TO THE KRUGER / LIMPOPO TRANS FRONTIER PARK AND THE FAMOUS BARRA REEF, INHAMBANE, MOZAMBIQUE
Duration: 7 nights / 8 days
Type: Safari - Offroad 4x4 Vehicle
Country: South Africa - Mozambique
Activities include: Big Five Game viewing, Beaches, Scuba diving, Snorkelling, Deep sea fishing, Water Sports, Visiting places of interest.
Price includes: Travelling from Pretoria / Johannesburg to Inhambane and back by air conditioned offroad 4x4 vehicle. Accommodation en-route as well as at a Lodge will be in rustic chalets or en-suite rooms on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis, but excluding drinks or a midday meals. The package price / content can however be adjusted up or down to suit your accommodation requirements.
Daily trips are arranged to Inhambane and surrounding areas to discover places of interest; a trip across the bay in a Dhow (Arabic sailing vessel), the local museum, shops and delicious Afro-Portuguese cuisine at a local restaurant. Along the way we also include a short trip into Maputo.
Price excludes: Any costs related to scuba diving courses / trips, deep sea fishing are excluded. Horse riding and quad trips are also additional.
Additional activities such as horse-riding on the beach, quad-bikes (cultural trips), snorkelling or scuba diving, sea safaris**, deep sea fishing and saltwater fly-fishing are all available but are not included in the package. These activities can be arranged at minimal extra cost.
[** The sea safari includes the opportunity to swim with the whale sharks]
An 8 day Mozambique leisure holiday at Palm-Grove Lodge on the pristine coast of the Barra Peninsula, Inhambane where you will spend 4 luxurious days of sea and sunshine.

As part of the LIMPOPO TRANS-FRONTIER Project, the northern and central areas of the beautiful Kruger National Park have now been extended into Mozambique to include the Parque Nacional Do Limpopo. Although this new edition is in its early stages of development, the new park offers beautiful scenery and animal life.
Dating back to the 15th century Arab traders traded with the locals of INHAMBANE. Vasco da Gama in turn landed there for fresh water supplies in 1498 and Portuguese trading posts were established. Vasco dubbed the local area "Terra de Boa Gente" (Land of the gentle people). The area offers the tourist much to see and experience and is located on the Barra Reef, which is bounded by the pristine, warm Indian Ocean on the one side and a bay with beautiful, unique saltwater mangrove swamps on the other. In addition to the long unspoilt beaches, there are 14 fascinating coral reefs which can be visited. A 5 star Dive Centre is on site and scuba diving or snorkeling is available together with special dives with the whale sharks and the manta rays. All the necessary diving equipment is on site at affordable rates. Additional activities include dhow trips, horse riding or cultural quad bike tours. Enjoy loads of cashew nuts and fresh fruit.
MINIMUM TRANSPORT REQUIREMENT: preferably a 4x4 vehicle or a 4x2 vehicle with difflock capability (with or without roof-top tents depending on your preferred mode of accommodation).

THE 8 DAY SELF DRIVE TOUR ITINERARY WOULD BE AS FOLLOWS:

DAY 1: Departing either from Pretoria or Johannesburg at 06:00 we follow the scenic route via Pelgrims Rest (lunch) and Gods Window to the the Kruger Park . After booking in there may be time for a quick game drive late afternoon before dinner.
DAY 2: Departing at 08:00 we continue northwards at a leisurely rate to our next camp doing lunch on the way. After booking in there may be time for a quick game drive late afternoon before dinner
DAY 3: We depart 06:00 from our camp and travel northward to the Giriyondo border post (the transition there is relatively quick). From there we continue southward through the Parque Nacional de Limpopo, exiting at the Massingir gate. We then follow the 100km tar road (EN205) to Macarretane, across the Limpopo river barrage and onto the EN208. The first 25 - 30km involves an interesting twin track gravel section until we meet up with the tar road at Guijo. From there its easy driving till we meet up with the EN1 at Chonguene. The first 80km north involves slow driving at times due to large potholes and then onto the newly built tar road. At Lindela we turn off to Inhambane and then to our destination.
DAYS 4 - 6:
AM - Your own leisure time - fishing, scuba, snorkelling, bathing.
PM - Excursions to:
- The small town of Tofu for a light lunch, visit places of interest and do a tour of the surrounding countryside.
- Inhambane for a visit a quaint museum, 170 year old cathedral, the harbour, historical buildings of note, local shops and the vibrant town market, where you can shop for arts, crafts and goods.
- Late afternoon sundowners and a spectacular view of the sun setting over the bay.
- An adventurous dhow trip across the bay to the little town of Maxixe or a local island.
DAY 7: An early start takes us back along the EN1 past Xai Xai towards Maputo. We do a quick tour of the city and then on to the South African border. From the border we travel to our overnight accommodation at Komatipoort.
DAY 8: The last day is a leisurely drive back to Pretoria or Johannesburg.
The birding in this area is quite spectacular and the relevant information for this particular area can be found at http://www.sabirding.co.za/birdspot/140106.aspx

Please contact us at info@25degreez.com for more information.