Africa Unlimited Expeditions & Transfers, as an inbound expedition specialist and eco-tourism based company, strives to deliver a personal and professional service and create an outstanding Southern African Cultural and/or Wilderness experience.   The establishment of The Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park and the Giriyondo Border Post to Mozambique, in the Limpopo Province, gives rise to new, pristine and extraordinary holiday destinations within Southern Africa. Visitors can enjoy a world-class "Big Five" safari in the celebrated Kruger and Limpopo National Parks and then travel along a selected and remote route to the beautiful coastal expanse of Mozambique's biggest natural asset, its supreme coastline.   In 2007, Africa Unlimited started a fantastic 12-day Limpopo Bush 2 Beach Expedition. The tour is conducted in a small group and takes guests along the wildlife and cultural highlights of the Limpopo Province, Kruger National Park and Parque Nacional do Limpopo; as well as the magnificence and adventure of the Mozambican beaches. In 2009 the route will be even more spectacular, as we now travel further north and include the white sandy beaches of Inhambane.                                 In order to make the experience as flexible as possible, the starting point of the expedition is in Phalaborwa and the finishing point in Johannesburg. This will allow guests to either travel the Cultural route through Venda; the Birding route through Haenertsburg, or even the Panoramic Route, via the Blyde River Canyon, before reaching Phalaborwa where the expedition commences.   Any of these routes between Johannesburg and Phalaborwa can be developed into an optional “Add-On” to the set 12-day Limpopo Bush to Beach Expedition. This could be travelled either as a self-drive or as a guided tour with Africa Unlimited.   The Limpopo Bush to Beach Expedition perfectly combines enthusiasm and dynamism with expertise and experience to bring visitors the ultimate African experience.

Day 1- Arrive in Phalaborwa If you have chosen to start the expedition in Phalaborwa, you are expected to arrive at Sefapane Lodge & Safaris this afternoon. Dinner tonight is under the stars amidst the tropical gardens of the lodge. There is also an option of going on an Astronomy evening tonight. Overnight in a comfortable rondavel and prepare for your first safari... *3 nights Sefapane Lodge & Safaris - Dinner included

Day 2 - Phalaborwa Today will be an early rise for a Full Day Safari in the Kruger National Park, renowned for its exceptional biological diversity, which includes the Big 5 (lion, elephant, rhinoceros, buffalo and leopard). Spend the entire day in the Park, visiting some of the popular Rest Camps on route and stopping at various picinic spots for breakfast and lunch. Arrive back at the lodge in the late afternoon and indulge in a cocktail or two, at the bar before dinner. * Breakfast and dinner included

Day 3 - Phalaborwa After breakfast, leave for the Olifants River. Board a comfortable raft and cruise the river while viewing crocodile, hippo and other game that will come to the river to quench their thirst. Return to the lodge around lunch time and enjoy a few hours at the pool. Late afternoon you return to Kruger for an exciting evening safari. Enjoy sundowner drinks and turn on the spotlight in search of 'eyes in the darkness'. Dinner tonight will be a traditional bushbraai. * Breakfast and dinner included

Day 4 Phalaborwa - Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park We depart for the Giriyondo Border Post, on the western boundery of the Kruger National Park and enjoy our last sightings in South Africa. We cross into Mozambique and into the Parque Nacional do Limpopo. Arrive at Machampane Wilderness Camp, situated in the only private consession of the Transfrontier Park. It extends over 35 000 hectares of wilderness and you will be the only guests on safari in this vast tract of pristine National Park. * 2 nights Machampane - All meals included

Day 5 - Parque Nacional do Limpopo An early morning is rewarded with a beautiful sunrise. Explore the area around the Machampane river on foot, guided by two armed rangers. On return enjoy a hearty breakfast. Spend the rest of the morning bird watching or relaxing on your private deck on the river. Set out after lunch on another guided walk or drive. Enjoy nature, the views and a splendid Mozambican braai tonight at camp. * All meals included

Day 6 Machampane - Xai Xai 'Beach' Wake up in the wonderful serenity of the Parque Nacional do Limpopo. After breakfast we head towards the impressive Massingir Dam, experiencing local culture in the many villages we encounter along the route. We have to keep going however, as the coastline of Mozambique awaits us!Tonight we will spend the evening at Xai Xai Beach Resort overlooking the Indian Ocean. * 1 night Xai Xai Beach Resort - breakfast and dinner included

Day 7 Xai Xai - Inhambane, Barra Today we will depart northwards for Inhambane to the small town of Ponta da Barra. You will spend the next few days here at Barra Lodge. Your Mozambican style chalet is set between hundreds of palm trees, pristine white beaches and the warm Indian Ocean at your doorstep. Welcome to paradise! Take a stroll along the endless beaches and take in the sensory splendor of what  surrounds you or book an optional sundowner cruise on the crystal clear waters of the Barra Lagoon. The choice is yours! *3 nights Barra Lodge - Breakfast and dinner included

Day 8 Areia Branca (White Sands) Wake up to the fresh sea air! After breakfast today, we will board a boat and cruise across the lagoon to the isolated sand bar, called Pansy Island. Here you can spend the time snorkeling, sun bathing or admiring the hundreds of beautiful Pansy shells hidden beneath the sand. On our return to the lodge, try fishing the tidal lagoon, go horse riding along the beach, or sit back, relax and sip on a cocktail, while reading a book. Dinner tonight will be at one of the local restaurants. * Breakfast and dinner included

Day 9 Areia Branca (White Sands)   Today we will head into to the nearby town called Tofo, to experience the “Mercado” (market) where you can shop for arts and crafts, textiles, spices and other unique souvenirs and take pleasure in the local beaches of the area. Here you have the option of going snorkeling on an Ocean Safari, where you can try to spot whale sharks, dolphins and manter rays. End the day with a typical Mozambican dinner at one of the restaurants in Tofo: Peri-peri chicken, Prawns, Crayfish or the Catch of the Day; life is delicious! * Breakfast and dinner included

Day 10 Barra - Maputo Time to leave Barra behind and head southward along the coastal road to the capital of Mozambique: Maputo. The city boasts a lively harbour and colourful markets; all with a strong Portuguese flavour. * 1 night Holiday Inn Maputo - Breakfast included

Day 11 - Maputo - Dullstroom Let the commotion of the city pass you by on an early morning city tour. Maputo had enjoyed a fascinating history from an ancient trading port to a colonial 'African Riviera' to a cosmopolitan African capital city. We visit the up-market neighborhoods of Sommerschield and Polana, the railway station, musea and churches. Depart for the Ressano Garcia border post and cross back into South Africa. We will travel onwards into the impressive mountains of Mpumalanga and Dullstroom, the troutfishing mecca of South Africa. Our last night of this exciting guided tour is spent enjoying dinner at Critchley Hackle with new found friends. * 1 night Critchley Hackle - Breakfast and dinner included

Day 12 Dullstroom - Johannesburg Time to say goodbye and return back home. After breakfast, we will depart on the last couple of kilometers to Johannesburg. This is the end point of our fantastic 12-day Bush 2 Beach tour, or perhaps you will continue your holiday with a new adventure... * Breakfast included