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Kruger & Mozambique Safari
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Africa · South Africa
Kruger & Mozambique Safari
Johannesburg · Kruger National Park · Maputo · Bazaruto Island
10 Days Max 16 guests Safari & Adventure Africa Tour starts in Johannesburg
★★★★★ 4.9
3 reviews
Top Rated Tour 2025
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Kruger & Mozambique Safari is our most exclusive multi-country safari experience — 10 days that combine the world-class game viewing of Kruger National Park with the pristine tropical beaches and coral reefs of Mozambique's Bazaruto Archipelago.

Beginning in Johannesburg, we spend four nights in and around Kruger on a private concession where we have exclusive access to game drives away from the main park roads. We then cross into Mozambique, stopping in the vibrant capital Maputo before continuing to Bazaruto Island — one of the last unspoiled island paradises in the Indian Ocean. Maximum 16 guests, land only.

Kruger Private Concession
Four nights on a private concession bordering Kruger — exclusive game drives away from the crowds, Big Five guaranteed sightings.
Maputo, Mozambique
The most charismatic capital in southern Africa — Portuguese colonial architecture, seafood restaurants, and a vibrant local culture.
Bazaruto Island
Three nights on one of the Indian Ocean's last pristine island paradises — dugongs, manta rays, and coral reefs in crystal-clear water.
Bush & Beach
The ultimate Africa combination — Big Five safari followed by Indian Ocean beach. Two completely different experiences in one 10-day trip.
Route map — Johannesburg → Kruger National Park → Maputo → Bazaruto Island
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Day 1
Arrive in Johannesburg

Arrive in Johannesburg and transfer to your boutique hotel in the Sandton district. Your guide will brief you on the days ahead over a welcome dinner.

IncludedAirport transfer to hotel
IncludedWelcome dinner with your group
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Day 2
Johannesburg & Soweto

A morning tour of Soweto with a local guide — Vilakazi Street, the Apartheid Museum, and the Hector Pieterson Memorial. Afternoon drive to the Kruger area.

IncludedSoweto guided tour with local guide
IncludedApartheid Museum entrance
IncludedTransfer to private Kruger concession lodge
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Day 3
Kruger — First Game Drives

Dawn and dusk game drives on a private concession bordering Kruger. With exclusive access away from the main park roads, Big Five sightings are frequent. Bush breakfast in the field.

IncludedMorning game drive with expert ranger
IncludedBush breakfast in the field
IncludedEvening game drive & sundowners
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Day 4
Kruger — Full Day Safari

A full day in the bush — dawn drive, guided bush walk, afternoon drive, and night drive by spotlight. Your ranger's knowledge of the ecosystem is extraordinary.

IncludedDawn game drive
IncludedGuided bush walk
IncludedAfternoon & night game drives
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Day 5
Final Drive & Fly to Maputo

Final dawn drive before flying from Hoedspruit to Maputo, Mozambique. Check in to your boutique hotel in the elegant Polana district.

IncludedFinal dawn game drive
IncludedDomestic flight Hoedspruit → Maputo
IncludedHotel transfer and check-in, Maputo
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Day 6
Maputo City Tour

Explore Maputo with a local guide — the Municipal Market, the Iron House designed by Eiffel, the Natural History Museum, and seafood lunch at one of the city's celebrated peri-peri restaurants.

IncludedGuided Maputo city tour
IncludedSeafood lunch at Costa do Sol
OptionalMaputo Bay dhow sunset cruise +$65/pp
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Day 7
Fly to Bazaruto Island

Fly to Vilanculos and transfer by speedboat to Bazaruto Island — one of the last pristine island paradises in the Indian Ocean. Afternoon snorkelling on the coral reef.

IncludedFlight Maputo → Vilanculos
IncludedSpeedboat transfer to Bazaruto Island
IncludedAfternoon snorkelling excursion
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Day 8
Bazaruto — Reef & Dunes

A full day on the island — morning snorkelling among manta rays and dugongs, then a walk over the island's extraordinary red sand dunes to a freshwater lake.

IncludedSnorkelling with manta rays & dugongs
IncludedGuided dunes & lake walk
OptionalDeep sea fishing charter +$195/pp
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Day 9
Bazaruto — Free Day

A full free day on the island — swim, snorkel, paddle, or simply relax on one of the finest beaches in Africa. Farewell dinner at the lodge.

IncludedFull day at leisure on the island
IncludedFarewell dinner at the lodge
OptionalDhow island hopping day trip +$85/pp
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Day 10
Depart Bazaruto

After a final breakfast on the beach, speedboat transfer to Vilanculos for your connecting flights home. Your Oncor guide will ensure smooth transfers throughout.

IncludedSpeedboat transfer to Vilanculos
IncludedDeparture assistance at airport
What's included
All internal flights (Port Elizabeth → Hoedspruit → Johannesburg)
10 nights boutique accommodation
All breakfasts + 6 dinners
All guided game drives at Kruger
Expert Destination expert tour leader throughout
Private group transport (max 16 guests)
All entrance fees and park permits
24/7 in-trip support from Oncor Travel
Not included
Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
Lunches (except Day 4 wine tasting)
Personal spending & gratuities
Optional activities (zip-line, etc.)
Visa fees (if applicable)
Good to know
Minimum age for safari game drives is 6 years.
Malaria prophylaxis recommended for Kruger area — consult your physician.
Passport must be valid 30+ days beyond return date with 2 blank pages.
U.S. citizens enter South Africa visa-free for up to 90 days.
Safari lodge dress code: neutral, muted tones recommended.

All properties are hand-picked by your Oncor advisor — no chains or cookie-cutter hotels. Every stay is included in your tour price.

Johannesburg
Days 1–2 · 2 nights
Saxon Hotel, Villas & Spa View hotel →
Sandhurst, Johannesburg
★★★★★
One of South Africa's most celebrated boutique hotels — 10 acres of gardens in the heart of Johannesburg, where Nelson Mandela completed his autobiography. Exceptional restaurant and spa.
Private gardens Spa Pool Breakfast incl.
Kruger
Days 3–5 · 3 nights
Singita Lebombo Lodge View hotel →
Private Concession, Kruger National Park
★★★★★
Perched above the N'wanetsi River on a 33,000-acre private concession — 13 suites with floor-to-ceiling glass, private decks, and plunge pools overlooking a hippo-filled river bend.
Private concession Plunge pool Game drives incl. All meals incl.
Maputo
Day 6 · 1 night
Radisson Blu Hotel Maputo View hotel →
Maputo, Mozambique
★★★★★
Maputo's finest hotel — panoramic Indian Ocean views, rooftop pool, and the best seafood restaurant in the city. Walking distance to the Polana district's colonial architecture.
Ocean views Rooftop pool Seafood restaurant Breakfast incl.
Bazaruto
Days 7–9 · 3 nights
Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort View hotel →
Bazaruto Island, Mozambique
★★★★★
The finest resort on Bazaruto Island — 44 villas on a private stretch of beach with direct Indian Ocean access, a world-class dive centre, and a spa using local botanicals and marine ingredients.
Private beach Dive centre Spa All meals incl.
These activities are not included in your tour price — they're available to book before departure or with your guide on the ground.
Dhow Cruise
📅 Day 6 · Maputo
Maputo Bay Dhow Sunset Cruise
Sail across Maputo Bay on a traditional dhow at sunset — fresh seafood, cold Laurentina beer, and the Maputo skyline turning golden behind you.
2.5 hours All fitness levels
$65/ person
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Fishing
📅 Day 8 · Bazaruto Island
Deep Sea Fishing Charter
Bazaruto's waters are legendary for big game fishing — marlin, sailfish, dorado, and wahoo. Full day charter with experienced local captains and all equipment provided.
Full day All fitness levels
$195/ person
Enquire to add →
Scuba
📅 Days 7–9 · Bazaruto Island
Scuba Diving — Coral Gardens
One of the last pristine dive sites in the Indian Ocean — dugongs, manta rays, turtles, and extraordinary soft coral gardens. PADI certified divers only.
3 hours PADI certified
$120/ person
Enquire to add →
Dhow Hopping
📅 Day 9 · Bazaruto Island
Dhow Island Hopping
A full day dhow trip visiting the smaller islands of the Bazaruto Archipelago — Santa Carolina, Benguerra, and the famous Two Mile Reef for snorkelling.
Full day All fitness levels
$85/ person
Enquire to add →
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Sarah & Michael T.
March 2025 · Traveled as a couple
★★★★★
"Our South Africa safari exceeded every expectation. We saw all of the Big Five within the first two game drives — our ranger was extraordinary. The Stellenbosch wine tasting was a perfect counterpoint to the bush, and Cape Town is simply one of the world's great cities. The small group of 14 meant everything felt intimate and unhurried. We'll be back."
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Rachel K.
February 2025 · Solo traveler
★★★★★
"I was nervous about traveling solo on a group tour, but I needn't have been. The group was warm, the guide was wonderful, and Oncor had thought of everything. The highlight? Sitting at a bush dinner under a sky full of stars after a leopard sighting that afternoon. Completely magical."
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David & Patricia P.
October 2024 · Traveled as a couple
★★★★★
"This was our third Oncor tour and, once again, it delivered. The Garden Route day was a beautiful surprise — we hadn't expected the drive itself to be so dramatic. Kruger is simply unforgettable, and having flights included made the whole booking stress-free."
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