Mozambique Holiday Packages

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What is included in a Mozambique Travel Package?

Travel usually involves several services that must be put together to make the experience possible and complete. These include two or more of the following:

• Inter-Destination Transport Costs (Flights, Boats, Trains, Buses, etc.)
• Intra-Destination Accommodation
• Transport Costs (Hotel Transfers, Rental Cars, etc.)
• Meals
• Tours and other activities

All inclusive Mozambique packages include everything listed above. Because these services may be facilitated by one or more service provider(s), a package can streamline the process of booking a trip by allowing for a single point of contact. The package host takes on the responsibility of putting together a comprehensive bundle of what is necessary for an exciting excursion with a single price.

The use of a package is beneficial in that it can provide great peace of mind. Travellers can rely on travel experts to handle the details that they may forget on their own.

Mozambique Holiday Packages

This article is specific to travel to the exquisite Mozambique and this section will provide an overview of the packages available from the various travel agencies.

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Vilanculos Beach Lodge

The Vilanculos Beach Lodge is based in a tiny coastal town called Vilankulo, in the subtropical province of Inhambane, Mozambique. The town is welcoming and has an electric atmosphere. Its visitors can explore the beautiful Bazaruto Archipelago and the Bazaruto National Park. The marine reserve includes five islands – Santa Carolina (also known as Paradise Island), Bazaruto, Benguerra, Magaruque and Bangue.

The total package includes:

• Return flights from Johannesburg to Vilanculos.
• Prepayable taxes.
• Return airport transfers.
• Four nights’ accommodation in a double bungalow.
• Limited WIFI.
• Stand-up paddle boards.
• Racket Ball, art, swing ball, volleyball and football.

This is the most cost-effective offering of the group, starting at R15,335 per person sharing.

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Massinga Beach Resort

Making the list at a starting price of R20,500 per person sharing, this resort is also situated in the Inhambane Province of Mozambique.

Massinga Beach sits above a stretch of an infinite private beach overlooking the captivating Indian Ocean. The resort is complete with all leisure facilities including a dining bar and lounge with satellite TV, swimming pool, pool deck, restaurant, in-room dining, beach bar, afternoon tea and beach picnics. Guests can also enjoy rock-fishing, disc golf in the palm groves, and in-season whale watching.

The package entails:

• Return flights from Johannesburg to Vilanculos.
• Return airport transfers.
• Four nights’ accommodation in an ocean-view chalet.
• Welcome cocktail.
• Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner.
• Snorkelling at ‘Fingers’ Rock formation.
• Swimming in the warm Indian Ocean.
• Beach games and walks, kayak, surfboards, boogie board and snorkelling equipment.
• Board games, cards, books, table tennis, darts, pool table.
• Beach bicycle riding.
• Coconut cutting demonstrations.

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White Pearl Resort

Located in a sheltered bay on Mozambique’s Lagoon Coast, White Pearl Resort is balanced on sand dunes on timber stilts. It has 22 luxurious suites that have been designed to take advantage of their natural setting, while protecting the fragile eco-systems beneath them. The resort houses contemporary furniture and a palette inspired by the surrounding coastal landscape to make for a perfect getaway.

This R27,550 per person package includes:

• Four nights’ accommodation in a pool suite.
• Daily breakfast, lunch and three-course dinner (excluding oyster and lobster on beach bar menu).
• Afternoon tea, mini-bar snacks, three-course dinner, canapes at the pool bar, teas, coffees, soft drinks and bottled mineral water.
• Activities: Beach sports, beach picnic, shoreline fishing, surfing/kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, kids skipper club, snorkelling, stargazing/moon gazing, local drumming performance, fat bikes and beach boot camp.
• Private butler service and laundry service.
• Complimentary Wi-Fi.

Mequfi Beach Resort

Mequfi Beach Resort offers its guests modern facilities and services like a freshwater swimming pool, business centre, laundry service, Muva Spa, and a babysitting service. The Pemba region also offers a wide range of sport and leisure activities.

R28,810 per person provides:

• Return flights from Johannesburg to Pemba.
• Prepayable taxes.
• Return airport to hotel transfers.
• Five nights’ accommodation at Diamonds Mequfi Beach Resort.
• Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner served at Assinatura Restaurant.
• Selected local drinks (soft drinks, beers, house wines and spirits) at the Bela Baia Bar from 10h00 to 24h00 (premium drinks and imported liquors are served at extra charge).
• Snacks served throughout the day at the Bela Baia pool bar.
• Daily activities including beach soccer, beach volley, water gym, yoga and stretching group lessons.
• 30 minutes wind kart lesson or similar subject to availability.
• In room mini bar service (water, soft drinks and local beer).
• Complimentary in room Wi-Fi
• One child under 12 years stays and eats complimentary when sharing with two adults.

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Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort

Ilha de Bazaruto is the Island of the Mist that lies 30 km off the mainland. Guests can swim with dolphins and the humpback whales in the winter months, or take a sunset cruise. Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort is in the middle of an untouched paradise, which provides a truly luxurious escape into Mozambique.

At R34,050, the package includes:

• Return flights from Johannesburg to Vilanculos.
• Prepayable taxes.
• Return airport to resort transfers.
• Four nights’ accommodation in a beach villa.
• Daily breakfast, lunch, dinner, and selected local drinks.
• A sunset cruise experience per person per stay.
• One 60-minute spa treatment per adult per stay.
• Non-motorised water sport.

(While the destinations and pricing for Club Travel and Travelstart packages are identical, Travelstart offerings do not include Mequfi Beach Resort)

Flight Centre has six beach resort packages, two of which are unique to the travel agency. The six packages are: Vilanculos Beach Lodge, Castelo do Mar Resort, Massinga Beach Resort, White Pearl Resort, Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort and Spa, and Azura Benguerra Island. This section will cover the two resorts not mentioned in the discussion above.

Castelo do Mar Resort

Castelo do Mar is on the water’s edge of Linga-Linga, a tiny peninsula on Inhambane Bay. Guests can fish, deep sea fish, scuba dive, snorkel, canoe, and water ski. Introverted visitors can relax in the well-equipped library or have fun in the games room. The rates are inclusive of three meals per day.

Priced at R15,810, this package includes:

• Return flights from Johannesburg to Inhambane.
• Approximate taxes.
• Return road / boat transfers.
• Four nights’ accommodation in Inhambane at the three-star Castelo do Mar in a Deluxe Beach Front Room.
• Breakfast & dinner daily.

BONUS:

• Stay for four nights, but only pay for three nights.
• Kids under 6 stay FREE when sharing with parents.

Azura Benguerra Island

Benguerra Island is a pristine island with pure white beaches that extend for miles. It is an ocean paradise that has fascinating marine life in a National Park. Guests can personalise their itineraries per their wishes. Activities include beach dining under the stars at a different location each night. Azura’s signature trademark offers visitors a Mozambiquan butler-host to look after them during their stay.

This select package includes:

• Return flights from Johannesburg to Vilanculos.
• Approximate taxes.
• Return helicopter transfers from Vilanculos Airport.
• Four nights’ accommodation on Benguerra Island at the five-star Azura Benguerra Island in a Beach Villa.
• Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and selected local soft drinks, beers, wine and spirits daily.

The per person cost for this Azura deal is R34,410.

TTC Mozambique Travel Packages

Unlike the other travel agencies covered so far, Thompson Holidays’ packages start at three nights and at impressively low costs per person. The three-night stays will be held at the simplistic three-star Bilene Lodge and the four-star Southern Sun Maputo at R1,436 and R4,710 per person respectively. Southern Sun provides daily breakfasts.

Thompson Holidays also offers packages for Massinga, White Pearl, and Azura. The remaining package is from a distinctive resort called the Machangulo Beach Lodge.

Machangulo Beach Lodge

The Machangulo Beach Lodge package is a self-drive offering on the south of Mozambique. It provides barefoot luxury on a scenic and secluded peninsula.

This package starts at R14,516 and covers:

• Return boat transfers from Maputo Marina to Machangulo Beach Lodge.
• Five nights’ accommodation at the four-star Machangulo Beach Lodge in an Ocean View Chalet.
• Breakfast and Dinner daily.
• Filtered drinking water.

BONUS:

• Non-motorised activities (kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, snorkelling, and one guided dune walk).
• Wi-Fi throughout the lodge.

Pentravel has two Mozambique packages which will be elaborated upon below.

Southern Sun Maputo

The Southern Sun Maputo hotel provides visitors to Mozambique’s capital city an opportunity to experience a memorable blend of warm hospitality, professional service, and some of the very best views along the Indian Ocean seaboard.

This package starts from a decent R4,755 per person. It includes:

• 3 Nights’ accommodation at the four-star Southern Sun Maputo in a Standard Room
• Breakfast daily.

BONUS

• Two Kids under 18 years stay and eat breakfast free when sharing with parents – subject to availability of family rooms.
• Free Parking.
• Free Wi-Fi.

MSC Cruises

Guests on the MSC Splendida can enjoy a fantastic time with live music and an extraordinary variety of themed bars and restaurants, a world-class show in The Strand Theatre, time in the Royal Palm Casino, dancing in the Club 33 Disco, bathing in one of four swimming pools, or sweating it out on a jogging track, a squash court, or an ultramodern gym. This luxury liner also has a spa and a private Top 18 sun deck.

This R5,881 per person value offer includes:

• 3 Nights aboard MSC Splendida in an inside stateroom.
• All meals & entertainment onboard.
• Mandatory cruise insurance.
• Port charges and taxes.

Mozambique Travel Packages Summary

Here is a summary table of available packages for travel to Mozambique for better comparison:

Make your own custom holiday package

Packages may be great at taking out the hassle of choosing the right getaway. But because they are pre-made, they can be restrictive and unoriginal. It is possible for experienced travellers to package their own trips to suit their varying needs. Travel agencies are available to provide insights on the best options for tourists.

And because of how incredible Mozambique is, travellers can change the number of days at certain locations, as well as any other itinerary item that will allow for the fullest experience of the country. This must however be done in advance.

Frequently Asked Questions

May I use preferred service providers for my trip?

Most travel agencies have extensive relationships with various travel service providers including airlines and hotels. Travel agencies can use this leverage to secure the best package for you.

What are the advantages of using a travel package?

Given their extensive industry and destination knowledge, package providers will always ensure that packages encompass as much as possible at different budgets.

What are the disadvantages of using a travel package?

Travellers must be careful to examine what their package includes. Some packages do not include flights and other transport costs.

Can a certain travel agency match a similar package from a rival agency?

Yes. Travel agencies can create a package of your choosing. The cost may not match but your travel agent will always be transparent with you about what’s possible.

Why Mozambique?

The real question would be, why not Mozambique? It is the idyllic blend of tropical and luscious. It is a mesmerising surprise that any avid tourist must experience at least once.

Conclusion

This short article unpacked the various aspects of Mozambiquan Travel Packages. Mozambique is so enticing that when comparing packages, no two offerings are completely alike. Each agency has a signature town its travellers must see. The different packages are also suitable for various budgets, each experience promising to satisfy as equally as another at a given price point. Whether its for three days or more, package creators want to certify that guests enjoy Mozambique in an unforgettable way.

Travel packages offer convenience and travellers can even create their own. Travel agents are always on call to collaborate with you on the trip of a lifetime. Why not make that call right away so you can see what the fuss about Mozambiquan seafood is all about?