Compare Mozambique Bush and Sea Safari by Born Free Safaris & Tours vs Luxury South Africa and Mozambique Honeymoon by Ker & Downey Africa
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| Duration | 10 days | 14 days |
| Price From | $ 6,932 | $ 8,225 |
| Price Per Day | $ 693 | $ 588 |
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| Trip Style | Group tour | Private guided tour |
| Lodging Level | Basic | Luxury |
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| Flights & Transport | Ground transport included | Ground transport included |
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A land of contrasts – remote bush, magnificent beaches and underwater wonderlands. This tour combines two of the country’s best experiences: a safari in the Gorongosa National Park, as well as beach time on stunning Vamizi Island. The greater Gorongosa region is ecologically unique. Situated at the southernmost end of the Great African Rift Valley, this park is home to a great diversity of animals and plants, some of which are found nowhere else in the world. There is an excellent population of African elephant and lions, plus the rarely seen fire squirrels of the rainforest. Vamizi Island is the most stunning in a series of islands located off the coast of Mozambique. Diving is good all year, and the crystal-clear waters never drop below 77 degrees. Most of the reefs are in pristine condition and lie close to the shore. They offer a profusion of colorful soft corals which are host to some of the most amazing marine life in the world. Whether you snorkel or scuba dive, the remote island experience will be long remembered! |
Designed for couples seeking to combine the very best of the bush and beach, our 14-day South Africa and Mozambique Honeymoon whisk couples away to the vibrant city of Cape Town, laidback Cape Winelands, wildlife-rich Kruger National Park and a pristine private island off the coast of Mozambique. This honeymoon experience is elevated through a number of exclusive experiences including a private guided city tour, Big 5 game drives, private dining experiences, sunset dhow cruise and a breathtaking helicopter flight to Benguerra Island. |
Day 1: Beira – Gorongosa National Park
Meals: Dinner
Arrive in Beira, where you will be met by a Born Free representative and head out by road to Gorongosa National Park! A brief afternoon game drive will take you to Chitengo, the park headquarters, and the Explore Gorongosa Camp for the evening.
Explore Gorongosa Camp
Day 2 – 5: Gorongosa National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Spend these days exploring with the first private operator in Mozambique’s flagship national park. With a maximum capacity of only eight guests at any one time, Explore Gorongosa offers a truly intimate, private and unique safari experience. Explore Gorongosa specializes in walking safaris and also offers game drives in the park. The Gorongosa Park Restoration Project is slowly restoring the numbers of wildlife in the park, and birding is excellent, with rare birds found in the rainforests atop Mount Gorongosa.
Explore Gorongosa Camp
Day 6 Gorongosa To Vamizi Island
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Vamizi Island Lodge
Continue overland through this magnificent country to the airstrip, where you will connect with a flight to Pemba and Vamizi Island. On arrival you will be warmly welcomed and driven to the Vamizi Island Lodge, the only lodge in the area. Depending on your arrival time, you can choose to relax, walk the white sand beaches or sail the ocean blue.
Crusoe invented castaway chic, but Vamizi Island Lodge defines it, with thirteen impossibly romantic timber villas strung loosely along one of the world’s most beautiful beaches.
Day 7 – 9: Vamizi Island
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Vamizi Island Lodge
Vamizi s near-perfect white coral beaches and breathtakingly beautiful shallows are just the beginning. Beneath the surface of the Vamizi seas is an outstanding reef scape – mountains, valleys, plateau and cliffs- teeming with a bewildering amount of sea life, from whales, dolphins, turtles and reef sharks to Gregorian corals and giant clams. Whether you want to dive, fish, swim or snorkel, this is the place!
Day 10: Vamizi Island And Your Journey Onwards
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, spend your morning on the beach before bidding farewell to Mozambique and boarding your onward international flight.
Day 01 to 04 : Arrive at Cape Town, South Africa
Your Luxury South Africa and Mozambique Honeymoon starts on arrival at Cape Town International Airport. A Ker & Downey® Africa representative will welcome you and your partner to the ‘Mother City’. You will be transported to 21 Nettleton, a luxury boutique hotel set on the slopes of Lion’s Head, where you will check in to your King Room overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Honeymooners can enjoy a complimentary room upgrade and an additional night on the house, as well as romantic turndown services, sunset canapes and a romantic tapas dinner served with a bottle of champagne to toast your ‘I do’’s. During your stay, you will discover the city and its breath-taking surroundings on a full-day private guided tour which includes stops at Boulders Beach and the Cape of Good Hope.
Where you’ll stay: 21 Nettleton Boutique Hotel & Luxury Residence
Located in one of Cape Town’s most sought-after neighbourhoods, 21 Nettleton offers guests an exclusive stay with an uninterrupted view of Cape Town’s pristine beaches, Atlantic Ocean and Table Mountain. The clifftop mansion boasts only 6 luxurious and spacious suites, each deck out with bespoke art and furnishings.
Experiences:
Your time at 21 Nettleton can be tailored to suit you. Enjoy time at leisure by the pool, unwind with a personalised on-site spa treatment and indulge in sunset canapes, fine-dining and picnics in the garden. Explore the city on a full-day guided tour to the penguin colony at Boulders Beach and the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve.
Day 05 to 06 : Transfer Cape Winelands
Check-in Babylonstoren Farm Hotel
After a hearty breakfast on the slopes of Table Mountain, your driver will meet you and transfer you to one of the oldest working farms in the heart of the Cape Winelands – Babylonstoren. With an emphasis on sustainability and organic produce, Babylonstoren offers guests the ultimate farm-to-table retreat with award-winning restaurants, vineyards, a wine cellar and a spa set amidst 8 acres of fragrant fruit orchards and vegetable gardens. Check in to your impeccably stylish Farmhouse Suite and explore the farm by bicycle, join a guided Garden Tour or partake in the morning harvest alongside the farm’s gardeners. For honeymooners with an interest in wellness, we recommend partaking in a Healing Garden and Tea Ceremony or indulging in a couples massage at the Wellness Spa.
Where you’ll stay: Babylonstoren
Located in the heart of the Cape Winelands, award-winning Babylonstoren offers guests the ultimate farm-to-table retreat with award-winning restaurants, vineyards, a wine cellar and spa, set amidst 8 acres of fragrant fruit orchards and vegetable gardens. The 22 whitewashed cottages are impeccably stylish and blend the old with the new.
Experiences:
There are an array of activities to enjoy during your stay at Babylonstoren. Explore the farm by bicycle or join a guided garden tour and farm walk, a morning harvest excursion alongside the farm’s gardeners and bread baking experience in the bakery. Other activities include olive oil and wine tasting, world-class farm-to-fork dining and luxurious spa treatments.
Day 07 to 09 : Flight and Transfer to Kruger National Park
Check-in Lukimbi Safari Lodge
Wake up and enjoy the freshest produce in the comfort of your Farmhouse Suite or in Babel Restaurant. Your driver will meet you and accompany you to Cape Town International Airport for your scheduled flight to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport. From here a Ker & Downey® Africa representative will welcome you and transfer you to a private concession in South Africa’s premier wildlife destination, Kruger National Park. Your base is Lukimbi Safari Lodge, an exclusive lodge flanking the Lwakahle River among a cluster of ancient marula, acacia, knobthorns and bushwillow trees. Your time at Lukimbi can be spent on daily 4×4 game drives in search of Africa’s legendary Big 5 – lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo – and guided River and Bush Walks alongside an armed guided and tracker. In the evening, honeymooners can enjoy sunset drinks out in South Africa’s bushveld followed by a tantalizing private dinner at the lodge’s boma or wine cellar.
Where you’ll stay: Lukimbi Safari Lodge
Located on the banks of the Lwakahle River in a private concession in Kruger National Park, Lukimbi Safari Lodge ensures the utmost privacy for guests with only 16 luxury suites overlooking the river and surrounding bushveld. The suites are connected by elevated walkways that lead to the Main Lodge which houses a spa and gym, safari boutique, library, bar and wine cellar and outdoor swimming pool.
Experiences:
Your time at Lukimbi can be spent exploring the private concession on twice-daily safari drives, as well as guided river and bush walks alongside Lukimbi’s expert rangers and trackers. The reserve is home to Africa’s Big 5 and has a healthy black and white rhino population. Honeymooners can look forward to an intimate table for two in the lodge’s wine cellar or boma and indulge in the couples massage at the onsite spa.
Day 10 to 13 : Transfer Mozambique
Check in Azura Benguerra Island
After a refreshing breakfast overlooking the African bushveld, your driver will transfer you to the Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport for your direct flight to Vilanculos, Mozambique. From Vilanculos, you will be escorted to Azura Benguerra, a private island in the Bazaruto Archipelago by helicopter – the perfect introduction to your honeymoon beach escape. Here, you will check in to your luxurious Beach Villa which offers honeymooners absolute privacy with their very own plunge pool and deck overlooking the pristine shore. Your time at Azura Benguerra can be spent soaking up the very best of island life from marine safaris, scuba and snorkelling expeditions to horseback riding and a traditional dhow cruise at sunset. If you are traveling between July and October, you might be lucky enough to spot the surrounding waters come alive with Humpback Whales as they migrate to warmer waters.
Where you’ll stay: Azura Benguerra
Located within a protected marine national park on Azura Benguerra Island, this eco-friendly resort features only 20 villas ensuring utmost privacy for guests. Each villa is decked out with a private infinity pool. The lodge features a wine cellar, cosy bar and lounge area and a wellness spa.
Experiences:
Your island honeymoon can be as laid back or active as you see fit. Try your hand at sea kayaking, snorkelling, scuba diving and big game fishing or enjoy horseback riding, private picnics and bird watching back on land. A highlight of your time on the island will be a traditional dhow cruise at sunset.
Day 14 :Departure
Transfer to the airport
Day fourteen marks the final day of your South Africa and Mozambique Honeymoon. After breakfast, you will return to Vilanculos by helicopter and connect with your onward flight home.
