Bush, Beach & Wildlife (Kruger–Mozambique–Gorongosa)
Prices starting at $11,000 per person
The ultimate Southern Africa air safari—prime wilderness, island lagoons, and Indian Ocean reefs in one seamless journey.
This private air safari stitches together Southern Africa’s most spectacular contrasts: the pristine Pafuri sector of Kruger, Mozambique’s island-dotted Bazaruto Archipelago, the revived wilds of Gorongosa, and the laid-back shores around Inhambane and Tofo. With your own pilot-guide and low-level scenic hops, you’ll swap long road transfers for window-seat panoramas, touch down on remote airstrips, and flow from big game country to barefoot beach days. It’s flexible, customizable, and built for travelers who want maximum variety without the hassle.
Top 6 Highlights of Bush, Beach, and Wildlife
Pafuri, Kruger: Rift-Valley Wilderness
Track wildlife among fever-tree forests, ancient baobabs, and Luvuvhu River viewpoints in Kruger’s most biodiverse corner.Scenic Flight Over Bazaruto
Skim turquoise shallows and white-sand cays on a low-level hop into Vilanculos and the islands beyond.Benguerra Island Day
Snorkel vibrant reefs, laze on sugar-soft beaches, and savor a relaxed island-style day on the Bazaruto Archipelago.
Gorongosa Rewilded
Explore one of Africa’s great conservation comeback stories with rich birdlife, varied habitats, and classic big game.Tofo & Inhambane Coast
Meet whale sharks and mantas in season, dive famed reefs, and soak up the easy rhythm of a surf-meets-village shoreline.Your Plane, Your Pace
A private pilot-guide, flexible routing, and scenic air legs that turn transfers into part of the adventure.
12 Days in Kruger, Mozambique, and Gorongosa
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Arrive and board a private light aircraft for a direct hop to a malaria-free reserve. Settle in and begin exploring on foot or by vehicle as the sun drops and wildlife becomes active.
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Greet the day on a guided bush walk to learn the language of spoor and birdsong then continue with an unhurried game drive focused on behavior and landscapes.
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Fly to the Pafuri sector and connect with a specialist guide. Spend golden hours at river lookouts and canyon viewpoints with time for quiet observation.
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Range out to floodplains and groves where elephants, antelope, and birdlife gather. Stand beneath giant baobabs and watch the river change mood through the afternoon.
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Stroll beneath luminous fever trees then lift off for Mozambique. Enjoy a low-level coastal approach and settle into an Indian Ocean groove.
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Cross bright lagoons to a sand-fringed island for snorkeling, beach time, and an easygoing shoreline lunch. Return with the late light on the water.
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Pick from diving, kitesurfing, riding along the beach, or a local market wander. Keep the day open for spontaneity.
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Fly inland over rivers and savannas to Gorongosa. Arrive at a simple wild camp and ease into the rhythms of the park.
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Alternate slow drives and guided walks. Focus on bird-rich wetlands, woodlands, and open country that attract predators and plains game.
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Lift off on a coastal-bound hop with photo-worthy views of islands and reefs. Touch down near Inhambane and settle steps from the sand.
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Head offshore to dive or snorkel celebrated sites then sample the easy nightlife and local flavors of a breezy beach village.
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Fly out along the coast and over the highveld toward Johannesburg and onward connections, carrying a head full of rivers, reefs, and red-dust sunsets.
