Safari & Beach

8 Nights

Start your adventure in the wildlife-rich Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe; enjoy close-up animal encounters on morning and evening game drives, and track game on foot. Evenings are for bush tales by the fire while sipping on an ice cold Amarula or Gin & Tonic and listening to the sounds to the African bush. Then after a brief stop in Johannesburg, South Africa, it’s time to wash off the dry heat and dust in the warm waters of the Indian Ocean at Rio Azul, our serene beach lodge in a secluded tropical haven near Vilanculos in Mozambique. Kick your shoes off and unwind in the comfort of the lodge, or spend your days exploring any of the 3 unique ecosystems: Ocean, Mangrove Forest and the blue waters of the lagoon in your own private skip. Or choose from a variety of available activities such as kayaking, snorkelling, dhow trips and beach picnics in the turquoise archipelago.

3 nights Elephant’s Eye, Hwange | 1 Night Victoria Falls Hotel | 1 Night The Peech Hotel | 3 Nights Rio Azul Lodge
Safari begins in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe and ends in Vilanculos, Mozambique.

Safari Itinerary

Day 1 - 3

Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe

Overnight: Elephant’s Eye, Hwange

Feel the warm welcome of Zimbabwean hospitality when you arrive at Elephant’s Eye, Hwange, and prepare to spend the next few days in a sublime setting that allows you to truly experience Hwange National Park. Expert guides will open your eyes to the hidden treasures of this wildlife-rich and protected area as you explore this vast wilderness, discovering the secrets of the region’s flora and fauna on guided safari walks, game drives, and bush dinners. Track Painted Dogs, listen to laughing hyena and marvel at massive herds of elephant that roam freely. Or rather spend your time immersing yourself in the local culture.

Day 4 & 5

Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe & Johannesburg, South Africa

Overnight: Victoria Falls Hotel, The Peech Hotel

Spend a day exploring Victoria Falls Town, visit the unrivalled majesty of the waterfall up close, feel the mist on you face and explore the lush green surrounds of this natural World Wonder. Visit the bustling markets, street cafes and bars of this vibrant town and in the evening, sail off into the sunset with the sounds of river providing calm and the delicious refreshments providing cheer. Let the Zambezi River captivate you with its green banks and golden skies on a sunset journey in a traditional East African dhow. The next day, fly to Johannesburg, a city full of culture, history and new beginnings for you to explore at your leisure.

Day 6 & 7

Vilanculos, Mozambique

Overnight: Rio Azul Lodge

Spend the remainder of your days with your toes in the sand discovering the unique charm of Mozambique and its tropical delights. Peri-peri prawns, fresh papaya, rum and coconut juice enjoyed on the deck overlooking the azure lagoon or on a picnic on an secluded sand bar with waves gently lapping on the shore. Explore the blue lagoon on your private tinnie boat or glide across the calm water on a kayak, discover the hidden secrets of the mangrove forest, and look out for rare marine life such as sea turtles. You will have the opportunity to live out your desert island fantasies on a trip to one that is home only to pink flamingos and pretty pansy shells. Whether it’s relaxation or adventure you seek, both will be found in abundance.