South Africa and Mozambique

Day 2-4 This morning a rental car will be delivered to AtholPlace. You will drive to Tzaneen (approx 5 hours). Tzaneen is a sub-tropical paradise nestled amongst the majestic Drakensburg Mountains is a must visit destination for those who love the peace and tranquility of nature. The Greater Tzaneen area has the perfect climate for producing some of the best quality sub-tropical fruits and vegetables in South Africa. The area boasts citrus, litchis, avocados, kiwi fruit, tomatoes, bananas, macadamia nuts, paw paws and more! The area is the top export producer of citrus in the Southern Hemisphere. The beautiful Tzaneen Dam lies on the north-eastern outskirts of the town with lots of recreational and scenic possibilities for the tourist to enjoy.  

Kruger

Day 5-8 Leave Cybele Forest Lodge and drive east to the Kruger National Park and the Sabi Sand Game Reserve, renowned for having the best Big Five game-viewing in South Africa, if not the world. Located on the southwestern corner of the Kruger National Park, there are no restricting fences, thus enabling the animals to roam freely just as nature intended. The Sabi Sand is part of a conservation area that covers over two million hectares (almost five million acres), which is equivalent to an area that is larger than some independent countries. Game drives traverse an area of 10 000 hectares (24 700 acres) and strict vehicle limits at sighting ensure the exclusivity of your game viewing experience. Off-road driving ensures that you have the best possible view of any exceptional sighting and rangers are constantly in touch with each other to keep track of animal movements. The entire Big Five is well represented, and other rare animals, such as the cheetah and hyena are often sighted. Various antelope species, from impala, waterbuck and duiker to kudu, bushbuck and nyala can also be seen. However, it is the leopard that is the real star of the show, with the area well known for some of the best leopard experiences in Africa. This shy and elusive animal, normally the most solitary of the African cats is often viewed both in daylight hours and during game drives. The Sabi Sand leopards have grown accustomed to safari vehicles, thereby permitting close up sightings and extraordinary photographic opportunities.  

Day 14 Check out from Marlin Lodge. You will be transferred back to Vilanculos by boat in time to connect with Pelican Air to Johannesburg. Departure is at 14h00 and arrival is at 16h30.