Family Holiday to South Africa & Mozambique

Durban, Thanda Game Reserve & Mozambique

Best time to travel

May – Nov

Ideal length

8 nights

Perfect for

Families

From (incl flights)

€3,929 pp (2 adults, 2 children)

At a glance

International flights from Dublin to Durban and home from Maputo, Mozambique.
Private transfers, internal flights, and guiding requirements.
8 nights’ luxury accommodation in Durban, Hluhluwe and Mozambique.
Enjoy privately guided game drives and walking safaris in Hluhluwe.
Savour the beauty of the Indian ocean with private activities such as snorkelling and scuba diving along Mozambique’s Lagoon Coast.

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Introduction

Combine an exhilarating African safari with beach relaxation in this suggested itinerary. Beginning in Durban, relax by the seaside before embarking on your once-in-a-lifetime safari. Head to the elephant coast for your safari. With the help of highly experienced guides, spot the Big 5 on their home terrain. After three jam-packed days, retire to Mozambique for four tranquil nights. Swim in the sea, walk on the beach and let your cares simply float away.

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Trip Overview

Depart from Dublin to Durban.

You will be greeted on arrival and privately transferred to a luxury beachfront property where you’ll spend one-night relaxing.

Privately transfer to the town of Hluhluwe in Kwa Zulu Natal.

KwaZulu-Natal stretches from the Drakensburg Mountains in the northwest to humid, sub-tropical coast in the southeast. Check into a luxury safari lodge for three nights. All our luxury lodges are situated in areas of great beauty and isolation.

Spot cheetah in KwaZulu-Natal during your luxury holiday to South Africa

It’s time for your safari experience.

Spend each day embarking on morning and evening safaris in an open 4WD vehicle. Get even closer to the wildlife with daily walking safaris. As well as game drives, enjoy star gazing, bush walks and boat trips along the estuary during your stay.

Embark on morning and evening safaris during your luxury holiday to South Africa

Next, you’ll be privately transferred to Maputo, Mozambique.

You’ll be transferred directly to the beachfront resort where you will stay for four glorious nights.

Spend four nights on Benguerra Island during your luxury holiday to Mozambique

Spend your days in ultimate barefoot luxury.

Spot dolphins from the shore or even take to the sea with them, snorkel with turtles or observe their nesting sites and scuba dive over colourful corals.

Swim with dolphins during your luxury holiday to Mozambique

Fly home from Maputo airport

Arrive in Dublin.

Tailoring your holiday

OROKO Itineraries are created with you in mind and no two are the same. These can be used to help plan your trip - or we can design a completely different itinerary to suit you.

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Accommodation

Where to rest your head

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The Oyster Box

The elegant Oyster Box hotel is situated on the beachfront, overlooking the wonderful Indian Ocean and the Umhlanga Lighthouse. The dramatic setting is complemented by Mediterranean-style architecture.

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White Pearl Resort

White Pearl Resort is a luxurious boutique property set in a coastal dune forest, just south of Maputo. Surrounded by the natural beauty of the Indian ocean, suites are raised on stilts and offer gorgeous sea views.

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Thanda Safari Lodge

Made up of nine bush villas, Thanda safari lodge is conveniently situated in the Thanda Game Reserve. With 14,000 hectares to explore, game drives from the lodge are exciting and varied.

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What people are saying

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