13-Days Mozambique's Gorongosa & Bazaruto: A Bush and Beach Safari

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After a charter flight from Beira, transfer to Muzimu Lodge and settle into your private river-facing quarters before setting out on your first game drive of the holiday. Explore vast floodplains in search of epic wildlife sightings before savouring classic bush sundowners in an open veld with nothing but the chirping of cicadas and the clinking of wine glasses to accompany the otherwise peaceful sanctuary of nature.

The following day is dedicated to meeting key community members of the local village that have supported the reserve's restoration story. You're invited to meet with Gorogonosa's respected community partners including local schools, farmers and beekeepers with an afternoon safari to top-off the day's adventure. This once war-torn region decimated the numbers of animals in the region, but now Gorongosa thrives with wildlife from buffalo and elephants to lions and African wild dogs. 

End your stay with a day of safari activities featuring a morning walk or game drive followed by an easy-going lunch set beneath a canopy of trees with the dappled sunlight warming your cheeks and the river flowing before your eyes. In the afternoon enjoy a second safari expedition in the form of a game drive.

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Depart for Chicari Camp in the morning, with the option to book a full-day expedition on Mount Gorongosa, exploring rainforests and trekking to waterfalls for a cooling swim. Return for an afternoon game drive that sets the tone for your next four nights on safari. 

The next day you'll have the chance to meet conservationists and scientists based in the park and whose work contributes to the park's reputation as a haven of sustainable conservation. This day includes visits to the E.O. Wilson Science Laboratories and walking alongside the Pangolin Guardians is an unforgettable experience. 

A full day safari gives you ample opportunity to spot more wildlife with your choice of walking safari or game drive, followed by lunch overlooking the pan and then a second safari excursion. When the season permits, your final full day in Gorongosa is dedicated to boating along rivers in search of iconic birds and riverside wildlife. The afternoon is dictated by you – either relaxing on your private deck or taking the chance to head out on a last safari.

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After a final bush breakfast, connect with a charter flight before embarking on a helicopter ride that will take you to Azura Marlin Beach where five nights of beachside luxury await. Set yourself along the shores of Benguerra Island, in the picturesque Bazaruto Archipelago, where sandy white beaches meet turquoise blue waters. 

Leisure time is spent at the Peri Peri Beach Club sipping on cocktails and making new friends, or simply relaxing with a book on a chaise lounge as the sun warms your skin. For an afternoon of exploring, take to the ocean on a kayak or paddleboard with your loved one by your side, enjoying the quiet tranquillity of the ocean's flowing movements.

Your stay is complimented by access to a variety of water-based activities that you can book. Treat yourself to an island-hopping picnic day or a guided snorkelling expedition, exploring nearby reefs, tucked beneath the waters showcasing a kaleidoscope of ocean life. Spa treatments and private beach dinners for added romance and relaxation.

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Bid farewell to Mozambique as you depart the island on a helicopter setting your sights on the horizon ahead and your journey onwards.