Savannah to the Sea

coconut trees on brown sand — Beachfront relaxation

Embark on the ultimate African adventure with our Savannah to the Sea tour. This journey is breathtaking. It blends the untamed wilderness of Kruger National Park with the pristine tropical paradise of Vilanculos, Mozambique. This exclusive itinerary offers the perfect balance. Enjoy exhilarating Big Five game drives, luxury safari lodges, and laid-back beachfront relaxation along the idyllic Bazaruto Archipelago.

Overview

Itinerary

Cost

Overview

Itinerary

Cost

Whether you’re a nature enthusiast, a romantic couple, or a family seeking once-in-a-lifetime memories, this seamless bush-to-beach escape delivers the best of Southern Africa’s wild beauty, rich culture, and warm hospitality.

From sunrise safaris to sunset cocktails on the sand, Savannah to the Sea is your gateway to a truly immersive and unforgettable African holiday.

Highlights

Kruger national park
Game drives
Night safari
Vilanculos beach life
Ocean safari

Day 01 :

Meet & greet: Johannesburg

Hopefully you arrive in Johannesburg South Africa by midday. After a quick lunch around Kempton Park, your Tour Guide will introduce you to the Tour and give all the information concerning the Tour.

After lunch you depart to Kruger national park. Enjoy the scenery down Mpumalanga Province. You will have a Sundowner(evening game drive) today after your check in to Pretoriuskop Rest Camp.

Day 02 :

Pretoriouskop Rest Camp

Your first night in Africa should be a moment to relax and sleep in without early morning rush. You will have breakfast at the restaurant from 08h00 to 10h30. The main activity for today is the game drive that gives you an overview of the Kruger national park. Arguably one of the best national parks in Southern of Africa for sightings and ultimate safari experience.

Pretoriouskop is just 9 km away from one of the main entrance gates in Kruger national park. Its a convenient camp with easy transport connections by road. It is an area of thick vegetation and tall grass. Making it attractive to herds of sables, elands etc. Black and white rhino, elephants can also be seen within the vicinity of the camp as well around the roads leading to the camp. The rocky outcrops around make it an easier hunting ground for cheetahs. Watch out also for wild dogs which not very easy to spot.

Day 03/04 :

Rhino Post Safari Camp

This is an exclusive Rest camp in the Kruger national park. The lodge is a high end, with luxury rooms and swimming pool. You can literally chill by the pool and see wildlife come and goes around the camp. There are guided walking tours on offer with experienced Guides in the park. At night Skukuza area is perfect for star gazing right in the bush, warm nights and clear blue skies. Night safari also is best experience for nocturnal wild life on open 4x4 vehicles. How about about massage in your room in Kruger national park? Rhino Post has all this to offer and more.

Day 05 :

Panorama Tour

You get on a morning game drive to catch the last experience of your safari. After breakfast you head out for an epic Panorama safari to have a glimpse of this magical Mpumalanga iconic landscape. You visit today the best of architecture by nature over the years. The three rondavels are exceptional, but then is also the Blyde river canyons and the potholes. The small town of Graskop named after the bare hilltops(no trees) in this region. Rich in history, exciting views up and down winding roads that will lead you to God's window, a magnificent view of the vegetation below this mountain that almost rains everyday. Your spend the night at Angels View Hotel in Mpumalanga.

Day 05 :

Johannesburg

After breakfast you head on the road back to Johannesburg OR Tambo on time for your flight to Vilanculos. The flight is under 2 hours and should arrive in the afternoon. Check in at your hotel in Vilanculos. Relax and chill this afternoon as you change your tempo from safari to beach holidays. You will have your experience of Portuguese cuisines and East Indies tonight.

Day 06 :

Vilanculos

Your first day in Mozambique would be probably to get to know the people, the history and the culture. The best way to this would be to get around on a city day tour arranged from the hotel with local Guides. Have fun as you interact with lovely ever smiling people of Vilanculos. Although dominantly Portuguese speaking, you can still get across many English speakers too. Get around the markets and the Trading districts that defines Mozambique as a country with many Ports.

Day 07-10 :

Bazaruto Archipelago

This is typically a destination for relaxing with family and friends. Moment to appreciate the beauty of nature, enjoy the warm currents of the Indian ocean, the water and food. Indulge also in a ocean adventure as you try out ocean safari. A chance to experience the whale shark and other ocean wild animals. But that is not all. You go on snorkelling, cage diving and more. Read what to do in Bazaruto

Day 11 :

Johannesburg

You have a relaxed morning as you prepare for your flight back to Johannesburg. On arrival you check in at your hotel in Kempton park. In the afternoon you have a Tour of Soweto one of the oldest townships in Africa. Experience South Africa through the eyes of Soweto cultural heritage. This winds up this tour.