The Best 3-Day Affordable Kruger Safari + Mozambique Beach Tour

Classic 3-Day Affordable Kruger Safari + Mozambique Beach Tour

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This three-day dual-destination trip, which combines Mozambique’s balmy coastline with Kruger National Park’s arid grassland, is perfect for tourists who want to combine beach relaxation with wildlife excitement. Day 3 takes you to Ponta do Ouro for snorkeling, dhow cruises, and inexpensive beachside cottages, while Days 1 and 2 concentrate on sunrise and sunset game drives in the southern parts of the park. Accommodations range from a basic coastal lodge in Mozambique to a basic bush camp in Kruger. The expedited transportation package includes a low-cost domestic ferry to Ponta and a shared shuttle via the Lebombo border station.

You’ll benefit from low‑season park permits and group‑discount snorkeling gear rentals. Meals are arranged as either simple bush breakfasts or fresh‑catch barbecues on Mozambique’s shores—both included in the package price. Optional extras—such as a cave diving excursion or local village visit—are available at standard local rates, not tourist markups. This combo lets you go from tracking lion prides at dawn to diving among tropical reef fish by afternoon, all in one seamless, budget‑minded trip.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1
Enter Kruger via Crocodile Bridge Gate at sunrise, collecting your group of up to six travelers for a shared‑vehicle safari. Your guide navigates unpaved game trails toward Inhaca and S112 roads, prime zones for buffalo, giraffe, and elusive leopards. Mid‑morning, stop at the Crocodile River picnic site for packed sandwiches and cooling iced tea. Afterward, head east to Malelane, scanning floodplains where hippos wallow. Late afternoon, join the camp’s complimentary sundowner drive—sip cold drinks as the sun dips behind mopane trees. Overnight at Nkomazi Bush Camp: basic safari tents with camp showers and communal dinners prepared by local staff.

Day 2
Wake before dawn for a guided bush walk—don’t miss the opportunity to track spoor on foot and learn about lesser‑known flora used by elephants and rhinos. Return for a quick coffee and rusks, then pack up for the transfer to Lebombo Gate. Cross into Mozambique with visas pre‑arranged (included), and hop on a shared shuttle to Ponta do Ouro Beach Lodge. Afternoon snorkeling in the protected bay reveals vibrant coral and reef fish; gear rental is budget‑booked through our partner center. Tonight’s beachfront dinner features grilled prawns and cassava, followed by optional late‑night bonfire chats under the southern stars.

Day 3
Enjoy a dawn stroll along Ponta’s golden sands, spotting ghost crabs and local fishermen casting nets. Breakfast of fresh tropical fruit, omelets, and Portuguese‑style coffee is served at the lodge. Mid‑morning, take a budget dhow cruise to Kosi Bay Mouth (shared‑boat), where you can swim in calm lagoons and snorkel coral gardens. Return for a light lunch of matapa (cassava leaves stew) at a beachside café. In the afternoon, relax on the beach or opt for an affordable £15 cave‑dive into the nearby limestone caves. Late afternoon shuttle returns you across the border to Johannesburg, concluding your wild‑to‑wet safari.