Downtown Walking Tour – 2.5 Hours

🚶 Tour Inclusions

·         Professional guide

·         Bottled water (per person)

·         Entrance fees (Fort, Cathedral if applicable)

·         Walking tour starting and ending at the Cathedral

Itinerary

Start: Maputo Cathedral (Sé Catedral de Nossa Senhora da Conceição)

·         Quick introduction at Independence Square.

·         Admire the neo-Gothic architecture.

Stop 2: Samora Machel Statue

·         Learn about Mozambique’s first president and independence history.

Stop 3: Iron House (Casa de Ferro)

·         Eiffel’s iron creation and why it was impractical for Maputo’s climate.

Stop 4: Maputo Fortress (Fortaleza da Nossa Senhora da Conceição)

·         Entrance included.

·         Explore colonial relics, cannons, and Ngungunhane’s mausoleum.

Stop 5: Jumma Masjid Mosque (Central Mosque)

·         Exterior viewing and short history of Maputo’s Muslim community.

Stop 6: Central Market (Mercado Central)

·         Colorful stalls with fruits, spices, seafood, and daily local life.

End: Return to Maputo Cathedral

·         Conclude the loop at Independence Square.

Timing Overview

·         Cathedral & Statue: 15 min

·         Iron House: 10 min

·         Fortress: 20 min

·         Mosque: 10 min

·         Central Market: 20 min

·         Walking between stops: ~1 hr 15 min
Total: ~2 hrs 30 min

Maputo City Tour – 3 Hours

🚐 Inclusions

·         Air-conditioned private vehicle with driver/guide

·         Bottled water (per person)

·         Entrance tickets to included sites

·         Pick-up & drop-off at hotel/port/airport

Itinerary

Stop 1: Maputo Cathedral (Sé Catedral de Nossa Senhora da Conceição)

·         Start at Independence Square.

·         Admire the neo-Gothic architecture and take photos.

Stop 2: Samora Machel Statue

·         Located right in front of the Cathedral.

·         Learn about Mozambique’s first president and independence history.

Stop 3: Iron House (Casa de Ferro)

·         Designed by Gustave Eiffel.

·         Quick stop to see this unique all-metal building.

Stop 4: Maputo Fortress (Fortaleza da Nossa Senhora da Conceição)

·         Entrance included.

·         Explore colonial-era cannons, military history, and the resting place of Ngungunhane.

Stop 5: Central Railway Station (Estação Central dos Caminhos de Ferro)

·         One of the most beautiful stations in the world, also attributed to Eiffel.

·         Photo opportunities and walk inside.

Stop 6: FEIMA Craft & Flower Market

·         Browse handicrafts, wooden carvings, batiks, and souvenirs.

·         Time for shopping and interaction with local artisans.

Stop 7: Santo António da Polana Church

·         Iconic modernist church shaped like a flower.

·         Learn about its architecture and significance.

Timing Overview

·         Cathedral & Statue: 25 min

·         Iron House: 10 min

·         Fortress: 10 min

·         Station: 10 min

·         FEIMA: 30 min

·         Santo António: 10 min

·         Travel time between stops: ~1 hr 15 min
Total: ~3 hours

Mafalala Walking Tour – 2.5 Hours

🚶 Tour Inclusions

·         Professional local guide

·         Bottled water (per person)

·         Walking tour starting at Shoprite Acordos de Lusaka and finishing at Total Energies Petrol Station Acordos de Lusaka

Itinerary

Start: Shoprite Acordos de Lusaka

·         Welcome & introduction to Mafalala’s history and its role in shaping Mozambique’s independence, art, and football.

Stop 1: Campinho de Mafalala

·         Visit the legendary football field where Mozambique’s greatest players began their careers.

·         Learn stories of Eusébio and other local football icons.

Stop 2: Tofo Mural

·         Explore this vibrant mural celebrating community life, culture, and social messages.

·         Photo opportunity.

Stop 3: Walking Through Narrow Streets

·         Guided exploration of Mafalala’s maze-like streets.

·         Discover everyday life, traditional wooden houses, and local stories.

·         Learn about the neighborhood’s mix of cultures and resistance movements.

Stop 4: Poet Mural

·         Tribute to writers and poets such as José Craveirinha and Noémia de Sousa.

·         Reflection on Mafalala as the birthplace of Mozambican literature and political thought.

End: TotalEnergies Petrol Station Acordos de Lusaka

City Tour – 4 Hours (with Mafalala Experience)

🚐 Inclusions

·         Air-conditioned private vehicle with driver/guide

·         Bottled water (per person)

·         Entrance tickets to included sites

·         Pick-up & drop-off at hotel/port/airport

·         Guided walking tour of Mafalala

Itinerary

Stop 1: Maputo Cathedral & Samora Machel Statue

·         Begin at Independence Square.

·         Visit the neo-Gothic Cathedral.

·         Learn about Mozambique’s first president at the iconic statue.

Stop 2: Iron House (Casa de Ferro)

·         Quick visit to see Eiffel’s unusual iron masterpiece.

Stop 3: Maputo Fortress (Fortaleza da Nossa Senhora da Conceição)

·         Entrance included.

·         Explore Mozambique’s colonial and resistance history.

Stop 4: Central Railway Station (Estação Central dos Caminhos de Ferro)

·         One of the most beautiful stations in the world, full of history.

Stop 5: Mafalala Neighborhood (Walking Tour)

·         Walk through the narrow streets of this historic suburb.

·         Visit Campinho de Mafalala, birthplace of Mozambican football legends.

·         See the Poets’ Mural and the Tofo Mural, celebrating culture and resistance.

·         Learn about the neighborhood’s role in shaping Mozambique’s independence leaders, artists, and athletes.

Stop 6: FEIMA Craft & Flower Market

·         Quick shopping stop for souvenirs, wood carvings, and batiks.

Stop 7: Santo António da Polana Church

·         Admire the modernist “flower-shaped” church before returning.

Timing Overview

·         Cathedral + Statue: 20 min

·         Iron House: 10 min

·         Fortress: 20 min

·         Station: 20 min

·         Mafalala walking: 45 min

·         FEIMA: 20 min

·         Santo António: 15 min

·         Travel time between stops: ~1 hr 10 min
Total: ~4 hrs

Macaneta Beach & Local Culture Tour – Full Day

🚐 Inclusions

• Pick-up & drop-off at hotel (Maputo city)
  
  

• Air-conditioned vehicle with driver/guide
  
  

• Bottled water (per person)
  
  

• Entrance fees (museum)
  
  

• Free time at Macaneta Beach
  
  

Itinerary

08:00 – Hotel Pick-up (Maputo)

• Meet your driver/guide.
  
  

• Short briefing about the day’s cultural and beach experience.
  
  

08:30 – Stop at Dilon Ginge Mural (Maputo/Marracuene area) – 20 minutes

• Admire and photograph the colorful mural.
  
  

• Learn about local street art and cultural storytelling through murals.
  
  

09:15 – Visit Local Fish Market (Marracuene/nearby) – 30 minutes

• Explore the bustling market.
  
  

• See fresh seafood caught by local fishermen.
  
  

• Opportunity to interact with vendors and learn about Mozambican cuisine.
  
  

10:00 – Local Museum Visit (Marracuene District Museum or similar) – 45 minutes

• Small but insightful collection showcasing the area’s colonial past, cultural heritage, and local traditions.
  
  

• Guided walkthrough by your tour leader.
  
  

11:00 – Transfer to Macaneta Beach (short ferry or bridge crossing, ~30 min)

• Scenic ride across Incomáti River toward the sandy peninsula.
  
  

11:30 – Free Time at Macaneta Beach – 3.5 hrs

• Swim, sunbathe, or walk along the pristine stretch of beach.
  
  

• Optional activities (own cost): horse riding, quad biking, or fresh seafood lunch at a beach restaurant.
  
  

15:00 – Scenic Return Drive

• Cross back from Macaneta Peninsula toward Maputo.
  
  

16:00 – Drop-off at Hotel (Maputo)

• End of tour.
  
  

Timing Overview

• Pick-up & drive: 30 min
  
  

• Dilon Ginge mural: 20 min
  
  

• Fish market: 30 min
  
  

• Local museum: 45 min
  
  

• Transfer to beach: 30 min
  
  

• Beach time: 3.5 hrs
  
  

• Return drive: 1 hr
  Total: ~8 hrs

Ponta do Ouro Full-Day Tour – 8 Hours

🚐 Tour Inclusions

·         Pick-up & drop-off at hotel (Maputo city)

·         Air-conditioned 4x4 vehicle

·         Bottled water (per person)

·         Entrance fees to Maputo National Park

·         Free time at Ponta do Ouro Beach

Itinerary

07:30 – Pick-up from Hotel (Maputo)

·         Meet your driver/guide.

·         Briefing on the day’s plan.

08:00 – Drive through Maputo National Park (approx. 2 hrs)

·         Scenic journey in a across the park.

·         Opportunity to spot elephants, giraffes, zebras, antelopes, and diverse birdlife along the way.

·         Short photo stops if animals are seen near the road.

10:00 – Arrival at Ponta do Ouro

·         Known for its golden beaches and turquoise waters.

10:15 – Free Time at Ponta do Ouro Beach (3 hrs)

·         Swim, relax, or walk along the beach.

·         Enjoy local seafood at one of the beachfront restaurants (lunch not included).

13:15 – Leisure Time & Local Exploration (45 min)

·         Stroll through Ponta’s small town and craft stalls.

·         Chance to interact with locals or enjoy a refreshment before departure.

14:00 – Return Journey via Maputo National Park (approx. 2 hrs)

·         Another opportunity to see wildlife during the afternoon drive.

16:00 – Short Scenic Stop (optional)

·         Quick photo stop inside the park if wildlife or landscape views appear.

18:00 – Drop-off at Hotel (Maputo)

·         End of tour.

Timing Overview

·         Pick-up & Drive to Ponta (via park): ~2 hrs

·         Beach time: ~3 hrs

·         Town stroll/free time: ~45 min

·         Return drive via park: ~2 hrs

·         Buffer & photo stops: ~15 min
Total: 8 hrs

Kruger National Park Full-Day Tour (from Maputo)

🚐 Inclusions

• Pick-up & drop-off at hotel (Maputo city)

• Air-conditioned vehicle with driver/guide

• Bottled water (per person)

• Park entrance fees (Kruger)

• Border assistance (visa/immigration fees at traveler’s cost)

• Full-day guided game drive
  
  

Itinerary

04:30 – Hotel Pick-up (Maputo)

• Early departure to maximize safari time.
  
  

• Drive to the Ressano Garcia / Lebombo Border Post.
  
  

05:30 – Border Crossing Mozambique → South Africa (approx. 45 min)

• Assistance with immigration formalities.
  
  

• Continue toward Kruger National Park.
  
  

06:15 – Arrival at Crocodile Bridge Gate (Kruger National Park)

• Meet park ranger/guide.
  
  

• Begin safari adventure.
  
  

06:30 – Morning Game Drive (Part 1) 

• Explore southern Kruger, rich in wildlife.
  
  

• Possible sightings: elephants, lions, rhinos, buffalos, leopards (Big Five), plus giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and antelopes.
  
  

• Birdlife includes eagles, hornbills, and storks.
  
  

09:30 – Rest Camp Stop (Crocodile Bridge or Lower Sabie) – 30 min

• Quick breakfast/coffee break (own cost).
  
  

• Chance to stretch legs, souvenir shopping.
  
  

10:00 – Mid-Morning Game Drive (Part 2) – 2.5 hrs

• Drive along river areas and savannah.
  
  

• Look out for predators and grazing herds.
  
  

12:30 – Lunch at Rest Camp (own cost) – 1 hr

• Relax at a camp restaurant with views of the Sabie River.
  
  

13:30 – Afternoon Game Drive (Part 3) 

• Final safari loop heading back toward Crocodile Bridge Gate.
  
  

• More chances to complete Big Five sightings.
  
  

15:00 – Exit Kruger & Return Drive to Mozambique

• Scenic drive back to the border.
  
  

16:00 – Border Crossing South Africa → Mozambique (approx. 45 min)

18:30 – Drop-off at Hotel (Maputo)

• End of tour.
  
  

Timing Overview

• Transfer Maputo ↔ Kruger (incl. border): ~6 hrs total
  
  

• Game drives inside park: ~7.5 hrs
  
  

• Breaks & lunch: ~1.5 hrs
  Total: ~13–14 hrs door to door

Royal Park Tour – Full Day

🚐 Inclusions

·         Pick-up & drop-off at hotel (Maputo city)

·         Air-conditioned vehicle with driver/guide

·         Bottled water (per person)

·         Entrance fees to Lhane Royal Park

·         Game drive inside the park

Itinerary

06:30 – Pick-up from Hotel (Maputo)

·         Meet your driver/guide.

·         Early departure to the border

09:00 – Arrival at Lhane Royal Park

·         Welcome briefing by park staff.

·         Overview of conservation and rewilding initiatives.

09:15 – Morning Game Drive (Part 1) – 2 hrs

·         Explore the park’s landscapes.

·         Short photo stops at scenic viewpoints.

11:15 – Cultural & Conservation Experience – 45 min

·         Visit areas showcasing the park’s history and projects.

·         Learn about the role of the Royal Family of Gaza in heritage conservation.

12:00 – Lunch Break (own cost / pre-arranged picnic) – 1 hr

·         Picnic in a designated safe area inside the park or at the park’s lodge facilities.

13:00 – Afternoon Game Drive (Part 2) – 1.5 hrs

·         Continue through other sections of the reserve.

·         Opportunity to spot different herds and enjoy the natural scenery.

14:30 – Departure from Lihane Royal Park

·         Scenic drive back toward Maputo.

17:00 – Drop-off at Hotel (Maputo)

·         End of tour.

Timing Overview

·         Transfer each way: ~2.5 hrs × 2 = 5 hrs

·         Game drives & activities: ~ 1.5 hrs
Total: ~9–10 hrs (full day)

Full-Day Eswatini Cultural Tour

🚐 Inclusions

·         Pick-up & drop-off at hotel (Maputo)

·         Air-conditioned vehicle with driver/guide

·         Bottled water (per person)

·         Border assistance (visas/immigration at traveler’s own cost)

·         Entrance fees to Mantenga Cultural Village

Itinerary

07:00 – Hotel Pick-up (Maputo)

·         Meet your driver/guide and depart for Eswatini.

·         Drive through scenic landscapes toward the border.

09:30 – Border Crossing (Mozambique–Eswatini)

·         Assistance with immigration formalities.

·         Continue drive into Eswatini.

10:00 – Arrival in Mbabane / Ezulwini Valley

·         Short orientation and cultural introduction to the Kingdom of Eswatini.

10:30 – Stop at King Sobhuza II Statue (Lobamba) – 30 minutes

·         Visit the statue of King Sobhuza II, one of Africa’s longest-reigning monarchs.

·         Learn about his role in Eswatini’s independence and traditions.

11:15 – Visit to Mantenga Cultural Village & Nature Reserve – 2.5 hours

·         Guided tour of the traditional Swazi homestead.

·         Cultural dance performance with drumming, singing, and storytelling.

·         Short nature walk to see the Mantenga Waterfall, one of Eswatini’s most scenic spots.

14:00 – Lunch Break (own cost) – 1 hour

·         Enjoy traditional Swazi cuisine at Mantenga restaurant or nearby eateries.

15:00 – Scenic Drive through Ezulwini Valley – 30 minutes

·         Panoramic ride through the “Valley of Heaven,” home to royal residences and rolling hills.

15:30 – Begin Return Journey to Mozambique

·         Drive back via border crossing.

18:30 – Drop-off at Hotel (Maputo)

·         End of tour.

Timing Overview

·         Drive Maputo → Eswatini border: 2.5 hrs

·         Border crossing: 30 min

·         Sobhuza II Statue: 30 min

·         Mantenga Cultural Village & Falls: 2.5 hrs

·         Lunch: 1 hr

·         Return journey (scenic + border): 3 hrs
Total: ~11 hrs door to door (depending on border time)