6-Day Mozambique Tropical Island Tour

Overview

For the adventure traveler we have crafted a 5-day Mozambique tour. During this excursion you will enjoy some of Mozambique’s finest scenery, splendid lakes, pristine beaches, beautiful lagoons, the warm waters of the Indian Ocean and of course the marine life. You can also partake in various water activities such as snorkeling, scuba diving, fishing and other ocean safaris.

Tour Features

Mid-range tour

This mid-range tour uses lodges and resorts.

Shared tour

On this shared tour, you will join a group of other travelers. Max 8 people per group.

Minimum age

10 years old

Activities & Transport

Activities:

Beach time

Transport:

Minivan & boat

A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Accommodation & Meals

Day	Accommodation	Meals
1-2	San Martinho Beach Club	All meals included
3-4	Tilak Lodge	All meals included
5	Reef Resort	All meals included
6	No accomodation	Breakfast included

Note: Note; The rooms will be shared if travellers are 2+ Traveller 1 2 3 4 5 Room(s) 1 1 2 2 3

Included

Park fees(For non-residents)
All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation(Unless listed as upgrade)
A professional driver/guide
All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)
All Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)

Excluded

International flights(From/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips(Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Some meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinks

Itineraries

Day 1

Bilene

We will meet you at a pre-arranged pick up point in Maputo. We'll then make our way to the beautiful Bilene, a small town surrounded by inland lakes. We'll check in at our accommodation where you can settle in. Your accommodation will be a comfortable chalet. In the evening, we will enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.Your overnight stay will be at the lodge.

Destination
Bilene (Town & Beach)

Accommodation

San Martinho Beach Club

Mid-range resort located in or near Bilene
If the hotel is unavailable, a similar hotel will be provided

Meals

-All meals included

-Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 2

Activities in Bilene

We'll start the day with an early morning swim in the clear waters of the inland lake. After our refreshing swim, we'll enjoy a scrumptious breakfast, after which you can relax on the beach at our campsite. Your guide will organize a boat trip across the inland lake to the beaches of the Indian Ocean. Afterwards, your local guide will then take you for a walk along the beach to one of the spots where you might be lucky enough to observe the hawksbill and green turtles which make the Bilene area their home. The rest of the day can be spent familiarizing yourself with the local fisherman and maybe even going prawning with them. This is an excellent time to immerse yourself in their culture and to get to know how the locals live. There is a local market where you can find an assortment of curios, and taking a walk around town is a must. In the evening, we'll enjoy a fish barbecue. Your overnight stay will be at the lodge.

Destination
Bilene (Town & Beach)

Accommodation

San Martinho Beach Club

Mid-range resort located in or near Bilene
If the hotel is unavailable, a similar hotel will be provided

Meals

-All meals included

-Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 3

Tofo Beach

After breakfast, we will leave Bilene and drive to Tofo Beach where we will spend the next 2 days. These relaxing days are spent swimming in the tropical Indian Ocean, sun bathing, playing beach, playing beach volleyball and enjoying sun downers at local the beach bar. The small town of Tofo also has its own small curio, food market, one or two restaurants where they serve great seafood and other local dishes typical of Mozambique. Your guide can organize an optional Ocean safari (at your own cost). If you would like to learn how to surf, you will have the opportunity to take some classes. During these days, there could also be an opportunity to check out dive spots at Barra Reef.

Destination
Praia Do Tofo (Beach)

Accommodation

Tilak Lodge

Mid-range lodge located in or near Tofo
If the hotel is unavailable, a similar hotel will be provided

Meals

-All meals included

-Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 4

Activities Tofo

After waking up to the sounds of the Indian Ocean, we will enjoy a hearty tropical breakfast before travelling north to the town of Inhambane, with one of the best curio markets in Mozambique. After a visit to the market, we will head towards Barra Beach. The warm tropical waters of Barra attract many species of fish and other sea dwelling creatures such as green and leather-back turtles, manta rays and the whale shark, the majestic giant of the sea. After a day of exploring, we will return to Tofo for dinner and your overnight stay.

Destination
Praia Do Tofo (Beach)

Accommodation

Tilak Lodge

Mid-range lodge located in or near Tofo
If the hotel is unavailable, a similar hotel will be provided

Meals

-All meals included

-Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 5

Xai Xai (Shai Shai)

After breakfast, we will make our way to Xai Xai (pronounced shai shai). This busting town is situated alongside the Limpopo River and is the capital of the Gaza Province. This popular holiday town has most amenities including markets, shops, restaurants, bars, petrol stations banks and a post office. The beach is a mere 15 minutes drive from the town. Xai Xai is home to a beautiful reef that runs parallel to the beach. Here you'll expericne great snorkelling and diving. Popular beaches in this area include Chongoene and Zongoene. Attractions include the fascinating Wenela Tidal Pool and a number of fresh water lakes within a 30 minute drive are ideal for water sports. Sunset cruises can also be enjoyed on the Limpopo River. Dinner and your overnight stay are at the lodge.

Destination
Xai-Xai (Town & Beach)

Accommodation

Reef Resort

Mid-range self catering accommodation located in or near Xai-Xai
If the hotel is unavailable, a similar hotel will be provided

Meals

-All meals included

-Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 6

Return to Maputo

This is the last day of your Mozambique tropical island safari. After a hearty breakfast, we'll make our way back to Maputo. Drop off by arrangement.

Destination
No major destination visited

Accommodation

Not Specified

Meals

-Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)

-Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

6-Day Mozambique Tropical Island Tour