16 day exclusive small- group tour Highlights Undiscovered Mozambique departure 19 October 2026
Welcome to this unique exclusive small group tour in unspoiled Africa. Join me in beautiful Mozambique where we will take you in a very personalized trip around the absolute highlights of Mozambique – from the capital Maputo all the way to the remote, spectacular and unforgettable Gorongosa National Park – in a comfortable fully guided and organized trip of 16 days and 15 nights.
16 days
15 nights
Max 12 people
Start: 19 October 2026
Start: Maputo
End: Beira
Highlights and what to expect
- Snorkelling in the magical Bazaruto Archipelago
- 2 days sailing by local dhow in the idyllic Bazaruto Archipelago
- 3 days safaris in unforgettable Gorongosa National Park
- Ocean Safaris, snorkelling and diving in Tofo Beach
- Village tours – discover local life cultures in Mozambique
- Unique accommodations & small scale boutique guesthouses & hotels with a focus on sustainability
- Stay at Humbi Farm – a beautiful social project with unique accommodation
Why Unique?
- An adventurous holiday with a maximum of 12 participants
- The highlights of Mozambique in one holiday
- Unforgettable boat and snorkeling excursion in the Bazaruto Archipelago
- Ocean safari in Tofo Beach – snorkeling with whale sharks
- 4 fully guided exclusive safaris in the breathtakingly beautiful Gorongosa National Park
- Small-scale, comfortable, and unique local accommodations that allow you to support local communities
- Transportation in a small local tour bus (18 seater ) with air conditioning
- Very personal and small-scale (myself as tour leader)
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Day to day itinerary
Day 1: Arrival Maputo
Welcome to Mother Africa. Arrival on Maputo Int. Airport where the driver will meet you and transfer to your hotel where you can relax after a long journey.
Together we will have dinner that evening in a nice local restaurant. Accommodation: Comfortable 3 star guesthouse including breakfast.
Day 2: Maputo city walk & cultural tour
A relaxed start to the day. After breakfast, we set off to explore Mafalala. This colorful neighborhood is the oldest township in Maputo and was created in the colonial era as a township for Mozambican workers who were not allowed to live in the center of the city. It was the historical home to many of Mozambique’s important cultural and political figures, the resistance movement that fought for independence.
After the tour we visit the famous fish market of Maputo – where your fresh fish will be cooked on the spot!
Day 3: Maputo - Xai Xai
After breakfast we’ll we start our adventure northwards! We depart in our comfortable bus to the N1, the only road connecting southern Mozambique with the north. After about 4.5 hours, we reach Humbi Farm, an exciting new project where your stay directly funds the two major social projects that are run here. Delicious local organic food will await. A unique accommodation! Here we will stay 2 nights. Lunch and dinner included.
Day 4: Humbi Farm
This morning, we will visit the KaniMambo Foundation, which is affiliated with this accommodation and we will be given a tour of this unique educational center.
A fun cooking workshop in the afternoon where we learn more about the local Mozambican cuisine is part of our stay! In the evening we’ll have dinner together at Humbi Farm (included in trip).
Day 5: Xai Xai to Tofo Beach
Time to say goodbye to this special place. After breakfast, we continue our journey northwards towards Tofo Beach. In the city of Inhambane, our guide will be waiting for us for an interesting city walk where you will learn more about the history of Portuguese colonialism. We’ll enjoy a delicious local lunch before we continue our journey to Tofo Beach (about 45 minutes). Arrival at our beach hotel in the afternoon. You will stay here for 2 nights. Dinners are not included here as Tofo has many good restaurants, all within walking distance of your accommodation.
Day 6: Tofo Beach
The charming little town of Tofo is situated directly on a pristine beach and thé place to book a 2 hour Ocean Safari to spot the famous and friendly whale sharks in Mozambique.
Tofo Beach is also the perfect spot to book or try diving or just hang out in one of the chilled beach bars, drink coconut water and try the good food here.
At the end of the afternoon we’ll be picked up for a cultural evening in one of the local communities outside Tofo Beach. This lovely local project is entirely run by the local community. Dinner included.
After breakfast departure for Vilanculos (approx. 5 hours). Via Inhambane – where we make a short stop at the local market with the most beautiful and colorful handmade baskets – we continue our journey further north, to Vilanculos. If you are adventurous enough you can take the local ferry across the bay, where the bus will pick us up on the other side, in Maxixe. From here it’s another 3 hours to Vilanclos, where we will arrive in the afternoon in the beautiful Bahia Mar Boutique Hotel – directly facing the idyllic Bazaruto Archipelago. In the evening we’ll eat together in a lovely local restaurant with great food!
Vilanculos, homebase of Unique Mozambique with a relaxed vibe, is best known as the gateway to the idyllic Bazaruto Archipelago. With it’s authentic feeling – it’s a lovely place to relax, enjoy the stunning views and experience local Mozambican life. Pamper yourself today with one of the massages in the wonderful spa of the Bahia Mar Hotel, where all natural and local oils are used.
In the late afternoon we’ll be picked up for a fun tour to watch the sunset in the red dunes of Vilanculos. Dinner at the hotel or, if you prefer, at one of the local restaurants (not included).
Get ready for two truly unforgettable days in the paradise of the Bazaruto Archipelago. After breakfast we’ll depart to the small harbour of Vilanculos, from where we will take a local dhow boat to Magaruque Island. Welcome to paradise. Here you’ll get a taste of the fantastic snorkelling in this beautiful underwater world. Our fresh fish lunch will be traditionally prepared on the boat.
In the afternoon we set sail to our base camp back on the mainland. We will camp for one night under the stars in simple but comfortable safari tents. Our dinner will be cooked for us under the endless African sky.
After breakfast, we set sail by traditional dhow to Bazaruto Island, the largest island in the archipelago. Towering sand dunes and crystal-clear turquoise waters create a breathtaking backdrop in this protected paradise of the Indian Ocean.
Today’s highlight is snorkeling at Two Mile Reef, where vibrant coral gardens are home to tropical fish, turtles, manta rays — and with a bit of luck, the rare dugong.
After lunch, we pause at idyllic Benguerra Island before sailing back to the Bahia Mar Hotel, filled with unforgettable island memories.
A day of relaxation before we begin our long final stage of our journey to the remote Gorongosa National Park. Relax by the pool or book another activity, for example horseback riding with Mozambique Horse Safari or a calming meditation session with Gerry.
This is the best place for it.
Day 12: Into the Wild, Vilanculos - Gorongosa National Park
An early start for a long day of traveling further northwards to discover the deserted and dry interior of Mozambique, as well as its poor roads. After crossing the impressive Save River, we continue to Inchope, not too far from the border with Zimbabwe. The 42 km unpaved access road to Gorongosa National Park will immediately make you realize you have truly arrived in one of the last wilderness areas in Africa.
Welcome to the wild.
Over the next few days, we end our Mozambican journey with a true highlight: Gorongosa National Park, described by National Geographic as “Africa’s Lost Eden.”
After a relaxed morning, we visit inspiring community projects within the park, including a hospital and a school, offering insight into Gorongosa’s unique conservation and community efforts.
In the afternoon, we head out on our first 3.5-hour sunset safari in an open safari vehicle with expert guides, ending the day with a memorable campfire dinner (included).
Today we’ll embark on another two unforgettable 3-3.5-hour safaris in open off-road vehicles. One in the early morning and one in the afternoon, when the heat has passed and the conditions are optimal. With a little luck, we will spot lots of wild animals. Dinner at the campfire (included).
Gorongosa National Park is located in the heart of Central Mozambique. It covers approximately 3,770 square kilometers and consists of typical bushland, river valleys,
plateaus, and mountains covered with tropical rainforest. Gorongosa is home to an amazing variety of animals and plants, some of which are endemic and found nowhere else in the world.
Twenty years of nature restoration have brought back all the original wildlife. Now, you will be able to experience the area in its original splendor. A unique achievement and a testament to the power of nature.
We rise early for our final sunrise safari, a last chance to spot Gorongosa’s incredible wildlife before saying goodbye to this extraordinary wilderness.
After breakfast, we travel to the coastal city of Beira for our final night by the Indian Ocean. Once Mozambique’s most important port, connecting Zimbabwe to the sea, Beira still carries echoes of its grand past.
In the afternoon, we explore the city by tuktuk, including a visit to the iconic Grande Hotel Beira — once the largest hotel in Africa, famed for its Art Deco design and Olympic-sized pool, now a hauntingly impressive relic of another era.
Day 16: Beira - Johannesburg
Goodbyes and end of our magical journey.
Transfer to Beira International Airport for the flight to Johannesburg or a domestic flight back to Maputo.
Extending your trip
You can extend your trip or combine it with additional activities for example our very personalised meditation & wellbeing retreat. Please get in touch for further information and/or assistance with international flights.
