Tour Overview
beach holiday is the focus of this 8 day Mozambique itinerary with Eton Safaris. The route is paced for clear daily logistics, guided activities matching Mozambique Beach Holidays, comfortable lodge stays on overnight days, and a final day with breakfast and lunch only before departure.
8-day lion safari Maputo Mozambique Safaris focus across Inhambane 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 lion safari Maputo Mozambique focus across Mozambique
- Guided time in Inhambane
- Signature activity: beach horseback ride
- 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 Inhambane
After a calm briefing, a transfer from Maputo International Airport, easing into Mozambique's landscapes while your guide outlines the coming days. After a short refreshment stop you reach Inhambane, where seafood market visit sets the tone for this privately guided departure. Check-in at Azura Quilalea follows, with time to settle before dinner and a clear briefing on tomorrow's pace. Evening settles with time to rest and prepare for the next chapter.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Azura Quilalea
Day2Inhambane Focus Day — island hopping
A measured start to the day unfolds when dedicated time in Inhambane. Rangers and your private guide coordinate island hopping, focusing patiently on wildlife movement through the day. Your driver then links the next segment toward Tofo Beach Hotel 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: Tofo Beach Hotel
Day3Inhambane Focus Day — scuba diving on reef walls
Your journey opens with dedicated time in Inhambane. Rangers and your private guide coordinate Gorongosa game drive, building photographic opportunities around wildlife movement through the day. The itinerary pivots naturally into Pemba Beach Hotel for hot meals, a short rest, and optional evening discussion of conservation notes relevant to the area. Guests wind down with optional briefings on tomorrow’s conservation notes.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Pemba Beach Hotel
Day4Inhambane Focus Day — beach horseback ride
Travelers set out as dedicated time in Inhambane. Rangers and your private guide coordinate beach horseback ride, pairing interpretive commentary with wildlife movement through the day. From there the experience deepens around Baia Sonambula for hot meals, a short rest, and optional evening discussion of conservation notes relevant to the area. Dinner is timed for an early start tomorrow, keeping energy high for the trail.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Baia Sonambula
Day5Inhambane Focus Day — seafood market visit
Guests leave camp promptly as dedicated time in Inhambane. Rangers and your private guide coordinate whale shark snorkeling, balancing comfort stops and wildlife movement through the day. Before long you continue toward Gorongosa Girassol for hot meals, a short rest, and optional evening discussion of conservation notes relevant to the area. The schedule closes with a relaxed return and an early night ahead.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Gorongosa Girassol
Day6Inhambane Focus Day — mangrove kayaking
The private vehicle departs once dedicated time in Inhambane. Rangers and your private guide coordinate mangrove kayaking, prioritizing low-impact access for wildlife movement through the day. The route then leads into Benguerra Lodge for hot meals, a short rest, and optional evening discussion of conservation notes relevant to the area. You end the day reviewing wildlife highlights with your guide over dinner.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Benguerra Lodge
Day7Inhambane Focus Day — Gorongosa game drive
This chapter of the safari starts when dedicated time in Inhambane. Rangers and your private guide coordinate scuba diving on reef walls, following ranger cues for wildlife movement through the day. Guides next introduce you to Anantara Medjumbe 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: Anantara Medjumbe
Day8Final Activity Window & Departure via Maputo International Airport
With soft morning light across the landscape, a final outing around Inhambane, keeping the schedule flexible so highlights of dhow sailing in Bazaruto can be enjoyed without rush. A scenic transfer carries you to 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 Maputo International Airport. As dusk arrives, the lodge becomes a quiet base for stories from the trail.
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch Only
Accommodation: No accommodation
Frequently asked questions
Can I add Beach Holidays after a Mozambique safari?
Yes. Beach Holidays uses genuine coastal or island rest days that we add after the safari circuit.
When should Beach Holidays come in the itinerary?
Usually after the safari, so you rest when game drives are done. We can reverse that if your flights work better the other way.
Are Beach Holidays days private or resort-based?
We book lodges or hotels that match your safari style — quiet boutique stays or family resorts — and handle the transfer.
Is snorkelling or diving included in Beach Holidays?
Water activities are listed when the destination supports them. They are optional extras unless your quote says otherwise.
