The 5-Day Trail
Six nights, five days of walking, roughly 89 km on foot from Ponta Malongane to Santa Maria, beach, hard sand, wide open coast. Built for guests who already know they're up for a challenge.
Group size: 4–12 Difficulty: Demanding Best months: Apr–Nov
Arrive Ponta Malongane
We meet you at the Kosi Bay border, or in Maputo and transfer you to your accommodation in Malongane. Breathtaking views, paragliding, a fire, drinks and dinner under the night sky.
Ponta Malongane → Techobanine
A short scenic walk to ease into things. Incredible snorkeling and diving at Techobanine. Kick back around the evening fire and sink into some low impact, off the grid living.
Techobanine → Milibangalala
The biggest day on the trail. Wide open, pristine coastline without any site of human life for about 35km. Be welcomed by pure luxury and a Spa at the end of a very rewarding day on the trail.
Milibangalala → Ponta Membene
A nice easy day after the long previous day. Another incredible snorkelling site. Here we get to take some time out to enjoy a game drive and Elephant interaction, with sundowners over the National Park, followed by an incredible Boma Experience for dinner.
Ponta Membene → Ponta Mucumbo
Walking into the more dramatic coastline. Optional GT fishing on arrival at Mucumbo. Seafood dinner.
Ponta Mucumbo → Santa Maria
The last walk into paradise. A few refreshments, a Spa treatment for anyone who's after that. A quick boat transfer to the island for afternoon sundowners, followed by Mozambique's best cuisine combos.
Relax in Santa Maria, or depart
An optional rest day in Santa Maria, or transfer back to Ponta Malongane / Maputo. Most groups choose to stay.
The 3-Day Trail
The trail at a friendlier pace and shorter distances over 3 days, with two nights in Santa Maria at the end of the trail to soak up all that Santa Maria has to offer. Open to most fitness levels, sporty kids from age 10 and above are welcome.
Group size: 4–12 Difficulty: Moderate Best months: Apr–Nov
Arrive Milibangalala
We collect you at Futi Gate and transfer you in to Milibangalala. Settle in, welcome dinner.
Milibangalala → Ponta Membene
An easy first day to find your feet on the coast. Boma experience at Membene that evening.
Ponta Membene → Ponta Mucumbo
The big walking day. Optional GT fishing on arrival.
Ponta Mucumbo → Santa Maria
The final walk in. Marine Reserve boat, snorkel, sunset drinks. First night in Santa Maria.
Santa Maria, island & snorkel
Warren's strong recommendation on this package: stay an extra day, do the island and snorkeling trip, soak it all up.
Depart Santa Maria
Transfer back to your vehicle or departure point.
Eco Trail
The 3 Day Trail. Exactly the same as the 5 Day Trail, but friendlier on the pocket and aimed at camping enthusiasts. The only difference here is that your accommodation is a bit more rustic: Safari tented camps on nights 1 & 3 rather than lodges, with evenings around the fire under the stars.
Group size: 4–10 Same route as the 3 Day Trail Difficulty: Moderate
Mountain Bike or E-Bike Safari
An incredible way to see the entire stretch between Malongane and Santa Maria on two wheels, bring your own mountain bike or e-bike. About 2–3 hours of riding each day over 2 days, same route as the 5 Day Trail, with extra days bolted on at Santa Maria including an island tour to Inhaca.
Group size: 4–10 Bring your own mountain bike or e-bike 2 backup bikes available
Arrive Ponta Malongane
Settle into Kangela / Teichmanns Camp. BBQ dinner, bike check, brief.
Malongane → Ponta Membene
The first half of the coastline on two wheels. Overnight at Mucumbo / Casa Bella.
Membene → Santa Maria
The second half into Santa Maria. Marine Reserve boat, snorkel, sunset drinks.
Santa Maria + Inhaca island tour
Extra days at Santa Maria including an island tour to Inhaca. Snorkel, beach, dhow sunsets.
Game Fishing Safari
Six days, five nights, four days of world-class game fishing out of Santa Maria. Trophy game fish, accessible water, and a setup that's hard to find anywhere else in the world at this price.
Group size: by enquiry Marlin Jan–Apr Sailfish May–Aug Year-round: Wahoo · Couta · Yellowfin · Dorado · GTs · Black Marlin
Arrive Santa Maria
Transfer by boat from Maputo or 4x4 from Kosi Bay. Settle in, gear check, first sunset on the coast.
Fishing day 1
First day out chasing whatever's running, sailfish, GTs, wahoo, yellowfin, dorado. Boat returns mid-afternoon for sundowners and seafood.
Fishing day 2
Second full day on the water. Lunch on the boat.
Fishing day 3
Third day. By now you're settled into the rhythm.
Fishing day 4
Final fishing day. Marine Reserve snorkel option if anyone wants to switch it up. Farewell dinner.
Depart
Boat back to Maputo or 4x4 transfer to Kosi Bay.
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Catch Trophy Game Fish on Fly Rod
The same trip, on a fly rod. Six days, five nights, four days on the water. A trip you'll never forget, there's nowhere else in the world you can target trophy game fish on fly at this price, and this accessibly.
Group size: by enquiry Marlin Jan–Apr Sailfish May–Aug Year-round species
Arrive Santa Maria
Transfer in, rig up, brief on what's running this week.
Four days on the water · Fly only
Four full days targeting trophy game fish on fly. Conditions and species depend on the season, we adapt the plan day-to-day around tides, wind, and what the captain's seeing.
Depart
Transfer back to Maputo or Kosi Bay.
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