13 Days - 13 Nights Mozambique Expedition.

Introduction:

Mozambique is home to miles of uninterrupted white sand. Best of all, visitors can enjoy it without feeling the pressures of tourism that are sadly found at other more popular stretches of the African coast. Travellers are so few and far between that the local residents are both interested and happy to speak about their culture with those taking a trip. They seem refreshingly unconscious of the European/African divide than regions such as The Gambia – and less keen to extort money from ‘rich’ outsiders at every opportunity.

Nature of the Tour:

This trip offers you a crossroads of civilizations, cultures and landscapes, influenced from the early days by nomadic tribes, Arab readers, European colonials, torn apart by civil wars.  With new found peace, and a fast growing economy recently reopened to tourism, Southern and Eastern Africa offers the explorer a wealth of treasures in the form of untouched wilderness areas, natural beauty, deserted beaches and unique cultural heritage.

Safari dates:

Johannesburg to Johannesburg

Arrival/Start – 28^th November 2011

Departure/End – 10^th December 2011

 *Alternate date options are available.

Basic Itinerary-1:

Tour starts at 06:30 from Linga Longa Guest House in Kempton Park Johannesburg.

Day 1 24/06 Kempton Park to Mabuda B&B

Day 2 25/06 Mabuda B&B to Zavora Beach

Day 3 26/06 Zavora Beach

Day 4 27/06 Zavora Beach to Blue Water Bay restcamp

Day 5 28/06 Blue Water Bay restcamp

Day 6 29/06 Blue Water Bay restcamp – Gorongoza Rest Camp

Day 7 & 8 30 & 01/07 Gorongoza Rest Camp

Day 9 02/07 Gorongoza Rest Camp - Bush Camp

Day 10 03/07 Bush Camp – Chipinda Pools Camp

Day 11 04/07 Chipinda Pools Camp - Chilojo Cliffs

Day 12 05/07 Chilojo Cliffs – Cawoods Mazunga Ranch

Day 13 06/07 Cawoods Mazunga Ranch - Johannesburg

Expedition Cost:

Cost is based on a per person sharing rate, GBP  or USD and ZAR  - Prices - Available from our Office on request and all prices stated subject to currency exchange rates. (Example; dated at 01SEPT2011).

Our prices include:

• Your fully customised Land Rover vehicles and all necessary camping equipment where required

• Support vehicle and photographic guide costs

• Route planning, itineraries, bookings and travel guidance

• Field guides, maps and documents required for cross-border travel

• Complete introduction to the vehicle, equipment & basic 4x4 driver training where necessary

• Vehicle exchange when serious mechanical breakdown occurs

• Comprehensive vehicle insurance cover (full details available upon request)

• Free airport transfers to and from our Johannesburg offices

• Our individual service

• All fuel & toll road fees

• An emergency medical kit, and all guides are first aid trained

• Two full meals per day plus snacks

• Drinking water and cordial

Our prices exclude:

• International/regional and domestic airfares to and from collection/departure points

• Visas and personal travel insurance

• Alcoholic beverages, mixers and soft drinks

• All beverages and food out of camp

• Laundry services

• Clothing, toiletries and all other personal items e.g. sun block, anti malaria prevention etc

• Fees for non-scheduled excursions, activities, entrance fees etc

• Gratuities

• Costs for any upgraded accommodation to that listed above and below.

• Camera’s and camera equipment

• Horse riding safaris in Vilanculos

• Scuba Diving

Passport Visa Requirements:

We will be travelling in South Africa:

• South Africa – Visas are generally required at the port of entry. You will be given a three-month visa, which is free of charge.

• Mozambique – Visas are considered by the Mozambique missions abroad and must be affixed in the applicants' passports before departing for Mozambique . Visas are not issued on arrival at Mozambique ports of entry. Mozambique consulate in London Tel: +44 (0) 71 383 38 00

• Zimbabwe – Visas are required at the border for US and UK citizens the cost is USD 55 for a single entry visa. South African passport holders are not required to pay anything. No cost for South African passport holders.

This information is correct as of today’s date, 01SEPT2011 please double check with the relevant embassy in your home country before you travel. Holiday to Africa Ltd.,cannot be held responsible to any changes to these requirements that are beyond our control.

Items of interest:

 Holiday to Africa Ltd are able to make suggestions and arrange through our own travel agents international air travel to and from Johannesburg, South Africa.

Total driving Distance: Approx 3, 750 km (2, 330 UK miles)

Diesel consumption based on one vehicle: 469 litres (124 UK gallons)