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Limpopo Safari

DAY 1: JOHANNESBURG - SWAZILAND GAME RESERVE
We depart at 06h30 from the Randburg Towers in Randburg, north of Johannesburg, and travel to the Kingdom of Swaziland. The smallest country in the southern hemisphere, this monarchy, is known for its friendly people and beautiful traditional crafts. We stay in a Game Reserve, part of a conservation plan initiated and overseen by the king himself. (All meals).

DAY 2: PRAIA DO BILENE - MOÇAMBIQUE
We cross the border into Moçambique, to our camp under an expansive canopy of shady trees alongside the Bilene lagoons. We relax and explore the small town nearby. (All meals).

DAY 3/4: PRAIA DE MORRUNGULO - MOÇAMBIQUE
We travel further north past numerous local fishing villages, lagoons and beautiful scenery. The campsite under coconut palms, is located near a wide, deserted beach, allowing us to swim in the warm waters of the bay. Several optional excursions such as snorkelling and diving are available. (All meals).

DAY 5/6: BARRA REEF - MOÇAMBIQUE
We pass through Inhambane, one of Moçambique's oldest and most charming towns with its picturesque dhows, before reaching the beautiful beaches of Barra. Our camp next to the azure ocean is set amid sand dunes and palm groves, and offers many optional excursions including diving and snorkelling. (All meals).

DAY 7: CASA LISA - MOÇAMBIQUE
Retracing our steps southwards, the colourful and vibrant local markets, the social and economic hub of life in the towns and villages, provide the visitor with an insight into the richness of local culture. Our camp at Casa Lisa is situated north of Maputo. (All meals).

DAY 8/9/10: SAFARI IN KRUGER NATIONAL PARK
We travel to the famous wildlife sanctuary of the Kruger National Park, one of the oldest game reserves in Africa, where we spend our time exploring the park on early morning and late afternoon game drives observing numerous species of animals and birds. We relax in camp during mid day. (All meals).

DAY 11: JOHANNESBURG
We return to the Randburg Towers, Johannesburg at +-16h00. (Breakfast and lunch).

The itinerary will depend on local conditions.

Tour grading: participation safari -you help with the duties
Accommodation: 10 Nights camping.
Meals: All meals when camping.
Group Size: 8-16 participants.
Sleeping Bag Hire: EURO 11 per week – must be booked in advance.
Transfers: Transfers in Johannesburg (+-EURO 45 p/ p) may be pre-booked.
Important: Not recommended for participants over 55 years.

POSSIBLE OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS (booked locally)
· Night drive in Kruger National Park
· Horse riding in Mozambique
· Scuba diving & snorkelling from the beaches of Mozambique
· Ocean Safaris & quad biking in Mozambique
· Dhow/boat trip across Inhambane bay

2005 Price: EURO 1163+ local payment of EURO 100 for dates:
June 6-19

2005 Price: EURO 1225 + local payment of EURO 100 for dates:
July 4-17, Aug. 1-14, Sept. 5-18, Oct. 3-16, Nov. 7-20, Dec. 23-Jan. 5