This 11-day round trip offers a unique insight into the daily life of Mozambique and gets you up close to the valuable work of the Marine Megafauna Foundation. Two days are planned for the Elephant Reserve. The accommodations are mixed, some have been selected according to fair trade aspects that value environmental protection and conservation of natural reserves. But there is also an elegant city hotel and huts between the beach and the bush.

Day 1 – 3 | Inhambane-Tofo
The starting point of your trip is Inhambane. The small coastal villages of Barra and Tofo are known for their excellent snorkeling and diving spots. Manta rays and whale sharks can be spotted here. Researchers and discoverers will find ideal conditions here to learn more about these animals and to convey to the residents how important it is to preserve marine life in all its diversity.
You will spend the next few days together with the team from the Marine Megafauna Foundation. Here you can find out everything you need to know about the research work, the program and the sustainable solutions first-hand. You accompany the researchers on an ocean safari and receive 3 lessons about their work. On the third day there is another safari in the sea. You will then accompany a ranger on a walk through the village. You will visit the wives of the fishermen and get an insight into their daily routine. You will be able to expertly open a coconut and take part in the preparation of the traditional “Matapa” dish.
Overnights and breakfasts at Baia Sonumbula guest house

Day 4 – 6 | Inhambane
Continue north along the coast for about 6 kilometers. Here is the Travessia Beach Lodge, which has long been committed to involving the villagers in their work. In the next few days you have the opportunity to do various activities, such as visiting a coconut plantation, tasting the palm wine produced here and visiting the surrounding villages and schools.
Overnights and meals: Travessia Beach Lodge

Day 7 / Maputo
After a hearty breakfast, say goodbye to Travessia Lodge and drive to Inhambane Airport. A small plane will take you to the capital, Maputo. You will be met at the airport and taken to your accommodation for the night, the luxurious Serena Polana Hotel.
Overnight and breakfast : Serena Polana Hotel

Day 8 – 10 | Maputo Special Elephant Reserve
Early in the morning you leave Mozambique’s capital and drive to the Maputo Special Elephant Reserve. The reserve was originally established to protect the elephant population. Today the reserve is also home to various mammals and also protects the different landscape zones such as lake, swamps, forests and mangrove trees along the coast.
On the second day at Anvil Bay, enjoy an early morning dune walk before embarking on a game drive. The last day you simply enjoy at the lodge, go snorkeling or take a bike ride on the beach.
Overnights and meals: Anvil Bay

Day 11 | Maputo
As a farewell, you have another fantastic view over the entire reserve when you fly back to Maputo Airport by helicopter to Maputo Airport. Your connecting program or your return flight starts from here.