Intimate safari mornings and castaway beach sunsets - this is Africa at its most romantic.

This honeymoon blends thrilling Big 5 game drives in the iconic Sabi Sands region with the barefoot luxury of Mozambique’s untouched Indian Ocean coast. Start with sundowners around the fire in the heart of the Kruger, where lions and leopards roam. Then journey across to Machangulo, your hideaway for a week of gentle tides, dhow sails and champagne picnics. A honeymoon of wilderness, wonder and relaxation.

 

3 Nights Kruger – 1 Night Maputo – 7 Night Machangulo Beach Lodge

A team of real experts, brilliant at designing bespoke holidays.

Call 01273 923100 to start planning your Mozambique holiday today.

Lucy PM
"From remote safari camps in Africa to boutique stays in Asia and Latin America, I’m always drawn to holidays that feel immersive and deeply connected to the destination itself."
Lucy Mckenzie, Senior Travel Consultant
White rhinoceros grazing with oxpeckers on his back, young lion in background, Sabi Sand Game Reserve, South Africa

Big Five safari adventures

Experience thrilling game drives and bush walks in the Sabi Sands region, where you'll have incredible opportunities to see lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo, and rhinos in their natural habitat.

Waterfront view of Maputo, Mozambique at sunset, showing the city skyline with modern buildings, a suspension bridge on the left, boats in the harbor, and a calm, reflective sea under a colorful sky.

Explore vibrant Maputo

Spend a day in Mozambique's capital, enjoying its rich culture, bustling markets, and beautiful beachfront views at the Southern Sun Maputo hotel.

Aerial view of a beach hotel in wooden and straw style with a blue pool in the middle amongst dense lush greenery

Relaxation at Machangulo Beach

Unwind for seven nights at Machangulo Beach Lodge, where stunning ocean views, pristine beaches, and a range of water activities await you.

A traditional dhow silhouetted against the setting sun.

Sunset dhow cruise

Enjoy a romantic evening aboard a traditional dhow, sailing along the coast while savouring breathtaking sunset views and a serene atmosphere.

This was our first trip with Sundowner and we were really impressed. Mozambique isn’t the easiest place to plan independently, but everything ran smoothly and we loved the laid-back rhythm of the whole trip.

Claire Colley, Mozambique

It was an amazing trip from start to finish with so many highlights along the way, thank you so much for looking after us with the itinerary you produced and the accommodation along the way, there wasn’t a thing we would change

Aaron Harper, South Africa

We’ve just come back from Mozambique and it was everything we hoped for and more. Lucy took time to really understand what we wanted, and the mix of coast and island stays was spot on. The whole trip felt effortless.

Louise Doyle, Mozambique

We had an amazing family holiday in South Africa and Mozambique thanks to the team at Sundowner. Each stop felt different and special, and the whole trip came together beautifully. We’ll be booking again.

The McGrath Family, South Africa & Mozambique
Read more reviews on Trustpilot

Tour itinerary

Days 1 - 4:

Big 5 Safari in the Sabi Sands, Kruger

Fly overnight from the UK to Johannesburg.

Upon arrival on day 2 you’ll connect with a short flight to KMIA Kruger. When you land, you’ll be met and transferred privately into the southern Sabi Sands where you will stay for 3 nights on a full-board basis at Notten’s Bush Camp, a romantic, candlelit retreat where wildlife often wanders past your suite.

Over the next 2 days, head out on morning and afternoon game drives in search of the Big 5 — lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino – and take part in a guided bush walk to get closer to nature. Between game drives, take a dip in the pool, enjoy a couple’s massage in the spa, or simply soak in the sounds of the bush with a glass of wine in hand.

a view of a safari jeep on a game drive with one solo elephant oposite the jeep in the long dry grass under a sky with a setting sun
Days 5 & 6:

Cross into Mozambique – Maputo & the Indian Ocean

After a final game drive and breakfast this morning, you’ll be collected for a private 5-hour road transfer across the border into Mozambique. You will then be taken to spend 1 night with breakfast included in Maputo at Southern Sun Maputo, a sea-facing hotel with old-world charm and a great location for a sunset stroll along the promenade.

On day 6 you can head out in the morning to explore Maputo’s markets, architecture and cafés before you are met and transferred to the marina. You will then take a 1-hour boat transfer to the remote Machangulo Peninsula where you will head to Machangulo Beach Lodge, your romantic base for the next 7 nights on a half-board basis. Nestled between lush dunes and the turquoise Indian Ocean, this is the perfect place to end your honeymoon at.

A couple spending time on a golden sandy beach at sunset looking at the ocean with a lounge chair and a red umbrella behind them
Days 7 - 13:

Indian ocean escape - think castaway picnics, dhow sails at sunset, and a hammock built for two

Spend six full days relaxing on one of Mozambique’s most secluded stretches of coastline. The lodge sits at the meeting point of beach, forest and estuary, offering barefoot luxury and total peace. Go snorkelling among coral reefs, kayak through mangroves, spot dolphins on a boat trip, or cross to Inhaca Island for a guided walk and picnic lunch. Prefer to do nothing at all? Claim a hammock and let the day drift past.

After a final morning on the beach, you’ll be transferred on day 13 by boat and car to Maputo Airport for your short flight to Johannesburg where you will then connect with your flight to the UK.

Welcome home!

Call 01273 923100 to start planning your holiday

Image of a lush green mountain with blue skies and the sea, taken half submerged in the water with a school of small stripy white and black fish swimming close.
wildebeest

Talk to us about your perfect trip to Mozambique

Call 01273 923100 to start planning your Mozambique Holiday today.

Subscribe to our newsletter
wildebeest

Get In Touch With A Mozambique Expert Today

Let's plan your perfect trip
christine-donaldson-I7KBqnjN9xM-unsplash

The Sundowner way

about-us-woman

It's about you

We create exceptional holidays, unique to you, managed in a way that makes everything easy for you, with the aim of surpassing your expectations every step of the way.

about-us-man

Real travel experts

Our travel expertise ensures authentic experiences, fantastic boutique hotels and outstanding guides that help create unforgettable holiday moments.

Peace of mind

  • Unbeatable prices
  • Our price promise
  • A focus on owner-run properties
  • Ideas & advice from true specialists
  • Wonderful guides to steer the way
  • 24-hour emergency support
  • Financial protection from ATOL
  • Superb sundowner ideas!