Escape to Mozambique – 8 Day Accommodated Tour (NAMZ)

Destination	Maputo
Duration	8 Days

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Itinerary

Day 1 – Bilene After meeting your guide and fellow travellers in Maputo, we head north and you can’t help but be captivated by the beautiful coastal scenery before arriving in Bilene. Located on a lagoon, you will have the opportunity to take a swim or stroll along the lagoon beach. Day 2 – Inhambane Departing early, we say farewell to Bilene and travel further north through coconut plantations to the old Portuguese settlement of Inhambane. This coastal region is very relaxing and boasts incredible beaches. We spend the next two nights in our accommodation right at the beach. Day 3 – Inhambane You have the entire day at your own leisure, to participate in one of many activities available here. Day 4 – Vilanculos Bazaruto Island is Mozambique’s premier destination and it’s not hard to understand why. A protected area, the sea-life here is spectacular and snorkeling at one of the reefs is one of the best ways to enjoy it. Day 5 - Bazaruto Excursion The Bazaruto is one of Southern Africa’s largest marine parks and we will spend the day exploring the area where you will have the opportunity to snorkel, swim and explore the island. We depart from Vilanculos in the morning on a speedboat and will head to 2 Mile Reef for some snorkelling followed by lunch on Bazaruto. After lunch, we will head back to the mainland, arriving in the early afternoon. You will have a short time to freshen up before heading out on a sunset cruise on the traditional sailing vessel of the African East Coast, the Dhow. In the event of high tide in the morning, you will first go to Bazaruto, followed by 2 Mile Reef and lunch will be enjoyed on the Benguera island, followed by the dhow sunset cruise in the evening. Day 6 - Praia do Tofo – Inhambane In season Tofo is one of the world’s best sites for the viewing of the world’s largest fish, the Whale Shark. Historically a small coastal fishing village, Tofo has grown into a foreign tourism centre. This evening you will have the opportunity to partake in a presentation by the Marine Megafauna Foundation, which was created in 2009 to research, protect and conserve the large populations of marine megafauna found along the Mozambican coastline. “Megafauna” are large marine species such as sharks, rays, marine mammals and turtles. Day 7 - Praia do Tofo This entire day is free so that you can go scuba diving, participate in the ocean safari or just relax on the beautiful white sandy beach. Day 8 - Maputo Area Today we return south towards the direction of Mozambique’s capital, Maputo. Mozambique gained full independence from the Portuguese in 1975, but only gained political stability in more recent times and is undergoing a major upgrade as the country’s economy grows.

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Notes

Tour departs: Maputo, Mozambique Tour ends: Maputo, Mozambique Single supplement: R1110.00 Activity package: R2160.00 (includes Bazaruto Day Trip, Whale Shark educational evening talk, Maputo City Tour) Meals included: 7 x Breakfasts, 6 x Lunches, 7 x Dinners Frequency: Twice a month Min / Max People: 4 / 18 The itinerary has been written with the Activity Package items included. If you wish to participate in all the activities listed, you will need to purchase the Activity Package. All information is subject to change without prior notice. Rates quoted are for South African Residents. Rates for other Nationalities available on request. Please ensure that you have received the latest version of this dossier, as Nomad is continually striving to improve the standards and quality of our tours and itineraries are subject to change. Travel times and campsites can change depending on road or weather conditions, or any unforseen circumstances. These are used as a guideline only. On our longer tours it is possible that your crew, truck and fellow travellers will change due to our unique tour linking system. On this tour, camping and accommodated clients will be travelling together with a maximum number of participants of 18.

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Specials

8 Days from R7960.00 per adult sharing

Prices valid from 1 January 2015 – 31 December 2015

Valid

2015-03-04 - 2015-03-11

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