Venture into Mozambique's most accessible wilderness — the Maputo Special Reserve — on a private safari tracking elephants, hippos, crocodiles, and giraffes through pristine coastal bush. A bucket-list encounter with Africa's Big Wild, just 80 km from port.
What to expect
Your private 4x4 departs Maputo port early, reaching the Reserve's game-rich interior within 90 minutes. Morning hours are prime for elephant and hippo sightings along the Futi Corridor wetlands. A light bush lunch is served in the field, often with birdsong as the only soundtrack. Your guide delivers the reserve's ecology and conservation story with genuine passion before returning you to port well before all-aboard.
Good to know
Depart port by 07:00 to maximise game time; typical all-aboard for Maputo calls is 18:00, allowing a comfortable return. Pre-book private vehicle and guide at least 2 weeks ahead. Bring sun protection, binoculars, and layers — it can be cool in the early morning vehicle.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Maputo — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.
More to do in Maputo
- Mafalala Walking Tour: Soul of Maputo's Historic Township
- Private Maputo City Highlights: Architecture, Art & Iron House
- Kruger National Park: Private One-Day Big Five Safari from Maputo
- Tuk-Tuk Maputo Food & Market Discovery Tour
- Maputo Natural History Museum & Botanical Gardens: Expert Private Tour