The Trips

Four ways to experience the Machangulo Peninsula.

From a full six-day coastal walk to a four-day fly-fishing escape — every trip is small-group, guided end-to-end, and built around the rhythm of the tides.

Santa Maria Extreme

Six nights, five days of walking, roughly 96 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

Fitness note. Suited to people who've done multi-day trails before — Pondo Trail, sani2c, Berg & Bush, or marathons / trail running. You don't need to be elite, but you need to be up for it. A support vehicle shadows the group every day, so anyone struggling can ride a stretch.
Day 0 · Wed

Arrive Ponta Malongane

1 pm arrivalKosi Bay or Maputo transfer

We meet you at the Kosi Bay border or Maputo airport and transfer you through Elephant Park to Ponta Malongane. Settle into Kangela / Teichmanns Camp, BBQ dinner, kit check.

Day 1 · Thu

Ponta Malongane → Techobanine

11 km~2 hrsEasy beach

A short, scene-setting walk to ease into the rhythm. Diving at Techobanine in the afternoon. Overnight at Armours Cottage / Geoff's / Manuel's.

Day 2 · Fri

Techobanine → Milibangalala

35 km~6 hrsThe long one

The biggest day on the trail. Wide open coast, hard sand underfoot, headlands in the distance. We time the walk around the tide at Dobela mouth. Overnight at Montebelo Resort.

Day 3 · Sat

Milibangalala → Ponta Membene

10 km~1.5 hrsLight day

An easy day after the long one. Boma experience at Ponta Membene in the evening. Overnight at Mucumbo / Casa Bella.

Day 4 · Sun

Ponta Membene → Ponta Mucumbo

20 km~4 hrsGT fishing optional

Walking into the more dramatic coastline. Optional GT fishing on arrival at Mucumbo. Seafood dinner.

Day 5 · Mon

Ponta Mucumbo → Santa Maria

20 km~4 hrsFinal stretch

The last walk in. Marine Reserve boat trip, snorkel, sunset drinks. Overnight at Bemugis / Brendon's.

Day 6 · Tue

Relax in Santa Maria — or depart

Flexible

An optional rest day in Santa Maria, or transfer back to Ponta Malongane / Maputo. Most groups choose to stay.

Add-ons available: +1, +2, or +3 days of world-class game fishing · paragliding · e-bike experience · spa treatments · game drive in Elephant Park · coffee table book of your trip.

Family & Friends

Friends, family, and anyone who wants the trail experience at a friendlier pace. Three days of walking, two nights in Santa Maria at the end to soak it in.

Group size: 4–12 Difficulty: Moderate Best months: Apr–Nov

Fitness note. Suitable for most people from all walks of life — sporty children from around 10 years old are welcome. Support vehicle on hand at all times if anyone needs to ride a stretch.
Day 0 · Fri

Arrive Milibangalala

Transfer included from Futi Gate

We collect you at Futi Gate and transfer you in to Milibangalala. Settle in, welcome dinner.

Day 1 · Sat

Milibangalala → Ponta Membene

10 km~1.5 hrs

An easy first day to find your feet on the coast. Boma experience at Membene that evening.

Day 2 · Sun

Ponta Membene → Ponta Mucumbo

20 km~4 hrsGT fishing optional

The big walking day. Optional GT fishing on arrival.

Day 3 · Mon

Ponta Mucumbo → Santa Maria

20 km~4 hrsArrival celebration

The final walk in. Marine Reserve boat, snorkel, sunset drinks. First night in Santa Maria.

Day 4 · Tue

Santa Maria — island & snorkel

Full dayRecommended

Warren's strong recommendation on this package: stay an extra day, do the island and snorkeling trip, soak it all up.

Day 5 · Wed

Depart Santa Maria

Transfer back to Kosi Bay or Maputo

Transfer back to your vehicle or departure point.

Add-ons available: +1, +2, or +3 days of world-class game fishing · paragliding · e-bike · spa treatments · game drive in Elephant Park · coffee table book.

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

Getting there. Fly into Maputo and we transfer you to Santa Maria by boat (1h 30 min, tide-dependent — talk to us before booking flights). Or drive to the Kosi Bay border and we'll bring you through Elephant Park on an open game vehicle.
Day 1

Arrive Santa Maria

Transfer by boat from Maputo or 4x4 from Kosi Bay. Settle in, gear check, first sunset on the coast.

Day 2

Fishing day 1

First day out chasing whatever's running — sailfish, GTs, wahoo, yellowfin, dorado. Boat returns mid-afternoon for sundowners and seafood.

Day 3

Fishing day 2

Second full day on the water. Lunch on the boat.

Day 4

Fishing day 3

Third day. By now you're settled into the rhythm.

Day 5

Fishing day 4

Final fishing day. Marine Reserve snorkel option if anyone wants to switch it up. Farewell dinner.

Day 6

Depart

Boat back to Maputo or 4x4 transfer to Kosi Bay.

Catch Trophy Game Fish on Fly

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

Gear. We supply rods, reels, lines, tackle — bring your own if you prefer. Same access options as the regular fishing safari: boat from Maputo or 4x4 through Elephant Park from Kosi Bay.
Day 1

Arrive Santa Maria

Transfer in, rig up, brief on what's running this week.

Days 2–5

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.

Day 6

Depart

Transfer back to Maputo or Kosi Bay.

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