Tour Overview
wildlife safari is the focus of this 6 day Mozambique itinerary with Eton Safaris. The route is paced for clear daily logistics, guided activities matching Mozambique Safari Tours, comfortable lodge stays on overnight days, and a final day with breakfast and lunch only before departure.
6-day Vilanculos packages On Luxury Mozambique Tour Safaris in Mozambique with Eton Safaris. We arrange lodges, park permits, transport, and guided safaris with experienced local teams. Share your travel dates and interests for a tailored itinerary.
Tour Highlights
- day Vilanculos packages focus across Mozambique
- Guided time in Quirimbas National Park
- Signature activity: seafood market visit
- Private driver-guide and road support
- Lodge base at Tofo Beach Hotel (route dependent)
- Meal plan aligned to daily safari timing
- Transparent inclusions for park fees and listed activities
- Designed for strong on-page clarity and itinerary scannability
Includes
- Park entry fees (non-resident rates)
- All included activities (optional extras not included)
- All accommodation as per the itinerary (upgrade options available)
- An expert driver/guide to enhance your experience
- All transport throughout the tour (optional transfers not included)
- All taxes and service charges
- Meals as specified in your daily itinerary
Excludes
- International flights (to/from your home country)
- Roundtrip airport transfers
- Pre-tour and post-tour accommodation
- Tips and gratuities (recommended guideline: per day)
- Personal expenses (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Any government-imposed tax or park fee increases
- Selected meals as specified in the day-by-day section
- Drinks and beverages
Itinerary in details
Day1Arrival Transfer & Orientation Toward Quirimbas National Park
A measured start to the day unfolds when a transfer from Vilanculos Airport, easing into Mozambique's landscapes while your guide outlines the coming days. The route then leads into Quirimbas National Park, where dhow sailing in Bazaruto sets the tone for this privately guided departure. Check-in at Gorongosa Girassol follows, with time to settle before dinner and a clear briefing on tomorrow's pace. You end the day reviewing wildlife highlights with your guide over dinner.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Gorongosa Girassol
Day2Quirimbas National Park Focus Day — seafood market visit
Your journey opens with dedicated time in Quirimbas National Park. Rangers and your private guide coordinate seafood market visit, balancing comfort stops and wildlife movement through the day. Guides next introduce you to Baia Sonambula for hot meals, a short rest, and optional evening discussion of conservation notes relevant to the area. Nightfall brings a restorative pause under clear African skies.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Baia Sonambula
Day3Quirimbas National Park Focus Day — mangrove kayaking
Travelers set out as dedicated time in Quirimbas National Park. Rangers and your private guide coordinate island hopping, prioritizing low-impact access for wildlife movement through the day. A scenic transfer carries you to Pemba Beach Hotel for hot meals, a short rest, and optional evening discussion of conservation notes relevant to the area. As dusk arrives, the lodge becomes a quiet base for stories from the trail.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Pemba Beach Hotel
Day4Quirimbas National Park Focus Day — Gorongosa game drive
Guests leave camp promptly as dedicated time in Quirimbas National Park. Rangers and your private guide coordinate Gorongosa game drive, following ranger cues for wildlife movement through the day. Later in the day the focus shifts to Tofo Beach Hotel for hot meals, a short rest, and optional evening discussion of conservation notes relevant to the area. Evening settles with time to rest and prepare for the next chapter.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Tofo Beach Hotel
Day5Quirimbas National Park Focus Day — dhow sailing in Bazaruto
The private vehicle departs once dedicated time in Quirimbas National Park. Rangers and your private guide coordinate beach horseback ride, focusing patiently on wildlife movement through the day. By afternoon the program moves into Azura Quilalea for hot meals, a short rest, and optional evening discussion of conservation notes relevant to the area. The lodge team settles you in while your guide confirms the next morning’s plan.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Azura Quilalea
Day6Final Activity Window & Departure via Vilanculos Airport
This chapter of the safari starts when a final outing around Quirimbas National Park, keeping the schedule flexible so highlights of whale shark snorkeling can be enjoyed without rush. After a short refreshment stop you reach your outbound transfer route, with packed timing that protects flight or border connections. After a light midday meal, the safari concludes as your driver returns you toward Vilanculos Airport. Guests wind down with optional briefings on tomorrow’s conservation notes.
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch Only
Accommodation: No accommodation
Frequently asked questions
What animals will I see on Safari in Mozambique?
Safari focuses on the parks and habitats Mozambique is known for — savannah game drives, boat cruises where available, and lodges close to the wildlife you came to see.
How many days do I need for Safari?
A short Safari highlight can work in a few days. A fuller Mozambique wildlife circuit with two or more parks is typically a week or more.
When is the best time for Safari in Mozambique?
Dry months usually mean easier game viewing. We plan Safari around rains, park roads, and the wildlife movements that matter for your dates.
Can I add gorilla trekking or beach time to Safari?
Yes, only where those experiences exist. We keep Safari as the wildlife core and add gorillas, chimps, or beach days in destinations that actually offer them.
