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The Safari Guys
Camping and Hotel Holidays in
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The Safari Guys
Camping and Hotel Holidays in
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An ideal trip for those looking for both game and beach activities, suitable for families and groups of friends looking for a great variety of things to do. We start by visiting the picturesque mountain region of Tzaneen, visiting the legendary Cycad Forest of Queen Modjadji. The next day we continue to the most northern regions of the Kruger National Park at Punda Maria, where the rustic camp sets the tone for the rest of the tour. Situated amongst the rocky outcrops and tall trees the smaller game and birds hide in wait for you to pass. Your Safari Guys will map out the route you take over the next few days. Crossing the border at Pafuri, we make our way into the Greater Limpopo Transfrontier National Park where the roads vary from compacted dirt roads to sandy tracks in the riverbeds. Vast open spaces coupled with occasional rocky outcrops await you. There are some larger river crossings which can be very challenging in the rainy season. We drive alongside the Limpopo border to Mapai, where we cross the Limpopo River and exit the Park and make our way to the coastline.
A brief trip further south takes us to Inhambane. Beautiful beaches, awesome scuba diving, a small harbour town showing both Arab and Portuguese influence. Inhambane to Bilene is a short drive. Bilene is a small resort situated on a beautiful lagoon.
The road inland to Massingir
has some real challenges – from dealing with the locals to the
bustling little villages!
The campsite is at the dam and offers fantastic bird watching opportunities. The road to the Giriyondo varies between sandy tracks, rocky stretches, good gravel and some washed out sections. Yet again the weather may make this trip a little more challenging should there have been heavy rains. On arrival at the border we make way into Kruger, where we overnight at Letaba. Our last evening will allow us to compare experiences, highlights and lowlights, before heading on home. |
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Description We start our trip in the Kruger National Park / Letaba Camp, where your Safari Guy will give you comprehensive detail on how the next few days will proceed. We make our way to Giriyondo Border post, just north of Letaba, where after our border crossing we make way into the Greater Limpopo Transfrontier National Park. Vegetation is weather dependant, and at times can be lush and dense. Road driving varies from sandy tracks in river beds to good gravel and on occasion washed out roads. Making our way northwards we head to Mapai gate in the northern regions of the Park. There are some serious 4X4 routes in the region, and we will spend our remaining time exploring these – extended driving with loads of challenging sections.
Once the tans are complete and the fishing done, we head south to Maputo where we get to refresh ourselves overnight before departing for home the next day. |
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Travel and
Vacations in Southern Africa |
Heading
over unchartered roads – some of which have not seen a 4X4 in years,
we head towards Vilanculos. This is extended driving and some really
good 4X4 challenges for all. On arrival in Vilanculos in the late
afternoon we make way to the camp on the beach, set up and enjoy
some seafood straight from the Ocean. Vilanculos town offers some
very diverse sights from the local market, historical churches and
Portuguese influenced architecture.
The
road is relatively good and has stretches of tar in-between the many
detours. Work is ongoing on this road and it is intended to make it
one of the main feeder roads from Massingir to Maputo. On arrival at
Massingir, we need to “check in “at the local town before entering
the Park.
Departing
the Park, we head across land to the coast on the “back roads”
and 4X4 routes. Arriving in Inhambane we make camp at the beach
rest camp, where those wanting to R&R can, and those wanting to
do more exploring can too. The area has many opportunities to
explore, from fishing spots, snorkelling, scuba and much more. We move further south to the beaches of Xai Xai and the more rustic beauty it has to offer. The access
into Xai Xai can be strictly 4X4 depending on what the weather
is doing. Rain plays havoc with the sandy roads and many a
seasoned traveller has got stuck! We enjoy a good couple of
days at the coast; swimming in the warm waters of the Indian
Ocean, soaking up the tropical sunshine and trying our hand at
something new.