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Durban
- Portuguese Island : Days 1-2
We
set sail from Durban harbour, situated on the warm east coast of South
Africa, in the Province of Natal at 13h00, and head up the cost of the
Indian Ocean towards Portuguese Island, arriving at 10h00 the next
morning.
Portuguese
Island in southern Mozambique is a tiny, uninhabited haven. The area is a
protected reserve and home to endless numbers of birds, exotic marine life
and wide, unspoiled beaches. The area is also popular with divers, along
with the water of nearby Inhaca Island
Portuguese
Island - Maputo: Days 2-3
Maputo
is situated at the mouth of the Tembe River. The bay is 95 km (50 mi) long
and 30 km (20 mi) wide. The Maputo River empties into the southern end of
the bay. Founded in the late 18th century, the city was named for Lourenço
Marques, the Portuguese trader who was the first European to explore the
area in 1544. The area is a melting pot of several cultures, with a strong
South African influence. Arab, East Indian, and Chinese cultures are also
found, making the local cuisine an elaborate mix. Seafood is
also very abundant.
Maputo
to Barra Lodge: Days 3-4
We
leave Maputo at 18h00 and set said to Barra Lodge, arriving at about 10h00
the following morning, one of the top holiday destinations on the mainland
coast of Mozambique. Barra has secluded, unspoilt beaches, bordered by the
Inhambane estuary on one side and the sea on the other. There is plenty to
do in the area from exploring the mangrove swamps to diving in the crystal
blue warm ocean waters.
Barra
Lodge to Durban: Days 3-5
We
leave the unspoilt Barra paradise behind at 10h00 and set said for our
return trip to Durban.
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Dates: |
Costs from: |
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23
December 2007
11 Feb 2008
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From
R7150 per person sharing
From R5500 per person sharing
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Prices exclude
port and baggage charges (about R350), mandatory travel insurance,
transport to/from ports, gratuities, drinks, shore excursions, babysitting
and any items of a personal nature.
Less 10% if
booked and deposit paid 6 months prior to departure
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