Remote Access
Intimate encounters with Africa’s most iconic wildlife within remarkable landscapes.
The Spirit of Mozambique
Discover the harmony of a wild safari adventure and a pristine coastal escape in one journey.
| Start date | End date | Days |
Prices from
ex. flights |
Single Supplement | Tour Expert | Group Size | Status |
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| 09/02/26 | 09/10/26 | 9 days | $12,345 pp | $3,730 | Local Guides | 10 Max | FULL |
This journey through Mozambique captures two remarkable worlds: the untamed wilderness of Gorongosa National Park and the tranquil shores of the Indian Ocean. Discover how this land once scarred by conflict, transformed and become one of Africa’s most inspiring conservation stories, hosted by our very own Illona Cross.
Encounter elephants, lions and vibrant birdlife in a landscape reborn through pioneering conservation, then unwind beside turquoise waters and white sands. This group tour combines safari adventure, community insight and coastal serenity in one extraordinary journey.
Key Highlights of this Itinerary
Luxury Lodges
Stay at the best camps known for class comfort and incredible location within the park.
Coastline Community
Along Mozambique’s coast, crystal waters meet the warm hospitality of its coastal communities.
Steppes Exclusive
Hosted by Steppes Travel’s Africa Travel Specialist of 25 years, Illona Cross.
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Day 1
Beira to Gorongosa National Park
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Day 2
Gorongosa National Park
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Day 3-5
Gorongosa National Park
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Day 6
Gorongosa to Ilha De Benguerra
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Day 6 - 8
Ilha De Benguerra
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Day 9
Vilanculos
Day 1
Beira to Gorongosa National Park
Your first flight will take you from Beira to Gorongosa National Park, where your first two nights are spent at a classic but contemporary safari camp.
Day 2
Gorongosa National Park
Here, you are offered a rare and intimate encounter with the wild heart of Gorongosa National Park, whether as a game drive, a walking safari, canoeing or birdwatching. You’ll also have the opportunity to meet key partners in the conservation of the park, gaining deeper insight.
Day 3-5
Gorongosa National Park
Change camps for your next three nights, still deep in the National Park, feeling the heartbeat of the wilderness. Set out on game drives in search of lions, elephants and the park’s renowned wild dogs. Your guide will adjust the route to make the most of recent signs, tracks or water-source gatherings.
Day 6
Gorongosa to Ilha De Benguerra
Travel onwards to the coast, where white sands and turquoise waters await. A flight carries you to Beira, with a further hop to Vilanculos, before a helicopter transfers you to Ilha de Benguerra. Here, the focus shifts to an entirely different kind of biodiversity, found beneath the surface of the water.
Day 6 - 8
Ilha De Benguerra
The waters of the Bazaruto Archipelago World Heritage Site form an extraordinary marine sanctuary, rich in life and colour. Explore this wildlife, or unwind and take a moment to breath in the beauty of the coastline.
Day 9
Vilanculos
You will be transferred to the airport for your flight home.
Meet Your Host
Illona Cross has been at the heart of Steppes’ Africa expertise for over 25 years. Born in Johannesburg, she came of age in a period when conservation and guiding were not open to women. She went on to pass the male-dominated Natal Parks Board cadetship during apartheid, forging a career that would take her across southern and eastern Africa as a guide, conservationist and trailblazer.
Her experience includes helping Conservation Corporation Africa establish the Ngorongoro Crater Lodge in Tanzania, where she served as senior guide. For Steppes, she led the first tour into Eritrea in over 75 years, widely regarded as a landmark journey.
To travel with Illona is to see Africa through a different lens. She brings historical insight, ecological understanding and lived experience together in a way few guides can. Mozambique, a country she knows and loves deeply, comes alive through her perspective: its wildlife, its people and its resilience.
Gorongosa National Park
Gorongosa National Park, at the heart of Mozambique, is one of Africa’s most inspiring conservation success stories. Its million-acre landscape ranges from open savannah and seasonal floodplains to the rainforest slopes of Mount Gorongosa. Once devastated by conflict, the park has been revived through a pioneering partnership with local communities. Today, elephants, lions, wild dogs and more than 400 bird species flourish once again, offering travellers exceptional wildlife encounters and a compelling story of renewal.
Conservation Stories
While staying at Muzimu Lodge, you will learn about the vital work to protect the pangolin, the world’s most trafficked mammal. Covered in distinctive scales and feeding on ants and termites, pangolins are crucial to the ecosystem yet highly vulnerable to illegal trade. Gorongosa’s conservation team rescues and rehabilitates confiscated animals, preparing them for release. Gain rare insight into this careful process and the community-led efforts securing a future for this extraordinary species.
A Slice of Paradise
Mozambique’s coastline stretches for over 1,500 miles, a captivating sweep of white sand, turquoise waters and swaying palms. Fishing villages line the shore beside coral lagoons and mangrove are alive with birdlife. Offshore, the Bazaruto Archipelago reveals an untouched paradise of dunes, clear shallows and vibrant reefs where turtles, dolphins and tropical fish thrive. Tranquil and timeless, this coastline offers a serene contrast to Mozambique’s wild interior — the perfect finale to a journey of discovery.
Includes / Excludes
Important Information
Activity Level
Low Activity
Single Supplement
Travelling on your own? Our group tours are perfect for solo travellers, as travelling as part of an organised group in faraway places provides security and peace of mind. We handle all of the arrangements for you and there will be a local tour guide on hand throughout to provide advice and help if needed, as well as the expertise of a Tour expert.
Flexibility
To allow flexibility, our group tours do not include international flights as standard. We can arrange international flights on your behalf, please get in touch with our travel experts for a quote. All international flights from the UK are ATOL protected.
What is included
- Accommodation for 8 nights
- All road transfers, charter flights and helicopter flights
- All meals and local beverages
- Shared daily safaris in Gorongosa National Park with English speaking guide
- Guided walking in Gorongosa with English speaking guide
- Daily park fees, community and conservation levy
- Gorongosa Restoration Project Community and Conservation visits
- Laundry services in Gorongosa
- Limited Wifi
- Use of kayaks and paddleboards on the coast
What is excluded
- Visas
- Travel Insurance
- Laundry services on the coast
- Certain activities on the coast - there will be a choice of activities payable locally
- Spa treatments
Other available dates
For further information about any of these tours please call 1(800)272-4163
| Start date | End date | Days |
Prices from
ex. flights |
Tour Expert | Group Size | Status |
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| 09/02/26 | 09/10/26 | 9 days | $12,345 pp | Local Guides | 10 Max | FULL |
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