Ultimate Safari & Luxury Villa Experience

Arrive independently to Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo International Airport to a VIP Meet & Greet service which will assist you in transferring to your included internal flight to Durban. Upon arriving in Durban, you will take a private road transfer to the outstanding Phinda Homestead, your home for the next 4 nights.

Phinda Homestead is a wonderful fully serviced, exclusive-use villa set within the Phinda Private Game Reserve which boasts some of the continent’s finest game viewing experiences. During your stay here you will have the services of a private butler and chef, along with a dedicated ranger and tracker who will take you on a host of safari adventures designed to bring you up-close to the area’s majestic wildlife, including Africa’s iconic Big 5!

Accommodation: 4 nights in Phinda Homestead Private Villa with all meals, local brand drinks, laundry, butler and private chef included

Activities Included: 2 scheduled safari activities daily (game drives or bush walks) accompanied by a private ranger and tracker

You will have 3 full days here to experience the outstanding wildlife of the area and the supreme comfort of your private villa in the bushveld. With 2 guided safari activities included each day, there will be plenty of time to search for sightings of the abundant wildlife that roams here including buffalo, black rhino, elephants, lions, leopards, large populations of cheetah and much more. The area is also home to the shy suni and the rare red duiker, two tiny antelope that are seldom encountered elsewhere. You will traverse across several distinct habitats and a diverse range of landscapes, enjoying exclusive, up-close encounters from the comfort of your private safari vehicle guided by an expert ranger and tracker.

A wide range of optional activities and experiences are also available at an additional cost including conservation and community experiences, sleep outs, village tours, specialist birding safaris and nearby ocean activities such as scuba diving and turtle nesting adventures. A fantastic kids safari programme is also available.

After a day of exciting adventures in the wild, you can return to the luxury and tranquillity of your private villa where delicious meals and refreshments under the stars await.

This morning you will bid farewell to Phinda Homestead and transfer to the airstrip for your light aircraft flight to Mozambique where you will transfer to your luxurious private villa on the beautiful Machangulo peninsula. This fantastic holiday home by the sea, with its own private chef, heated pool, tennis court, gym, massage room and hot tubs, offers you the chance to truly relax following your safari adventures. Yet there will still be plenty to do to keep you and the family active and entertained.

Accommodation: 5 nights exclusive use of Colina Verde Luxury Villa including all meals, local brand drinks, full use of villa facilities, private chef and villa management team, on site activities, one data package of 3gb per stay and laundry

Activities included: Guided kayaking, fat biking and a group excursion to Inhaca Island for snorkelling

Your time at Colina Verde will be yours to do with as you wish, with activities scheduled around you and your group’s requirements and preferences. Here you will be transported to a world of serene natural wonder where tranquillity envelops you, adventure beckons and luxury details bring it all together. Delight in days lounging by the pool or enjoying beachside adventures. Discover an underwater wildlife paradise on a thrilling snorkelling trip, indulge in a delicious beach picnic, take a spin on a fat bike along the coast, enjoy a kayaking excursion or sand boarding adventure, or relax with a sunset dhow cruise or yoga session.

However you choose to spend your days here, you can be guaranteed to receive the highest levels of hospitality, the most delicious meals and simply unforgettable experiences.

On the morning of day 10, you will take a speedboat transfer to Maputo Marina before transferring to Maputo Airport for your included flight back to Johannesburg where your itinerary will sadly come to an end.