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Expedition Series | Gorongosa

This is the second journey in The Expedition Series  — a cross-border journey through three countries and six national parks.

Eighteen days of raw wilderness, winding roads, and unforgettable nights under African skies.

Designed for serious 4×4 travellers, this expedition is not a route you follow — it’s one you earn. Guided by experience and driven by purpose, we travel as a convoy — self-sufficient, connected, and ready for whatever lies beyond the tar.

For serious 4x4 travellers who choose the long way home.

tour duration 18 Days
from R56,250
next trip 26 Aug 2026
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Your journey at a glance:

  • Route: South Africa → Zimbabwe → Mozambique → South Africa
  • Focus: Serious 4×4 adventure travel across remote and protected wilderness
  • Fully guided, limited convoy (8 vehicles), dedicated crew
  • Tented accommodation
  • Rooftop tents welcome
  • Three meals a day

Highlights:

  • Northern Kruger National Park
  • Gonarezhou National Park
  • Zimbabwe’s Eastern Highlands (Vumba & Nyanga)
  • Gorongosa, Zinave & Banhine National Parks

Vehicle Requirements: 4×4 high-clearance (off-road capable), Low range

Included

All camp fees & park entrance fees
Boat Cruise
Fully catered
Listed activities
Park entrance fees
Professional guide
Tea & coffee
Tents
Two-way radio communication

Excluded

Border Crossing fees & road taxes
Gratuity
Out of country medical emergency evacuation cover

Tour Dates

26 Aug 2026 - 12 Sep 2026 - R56,250.00

Day 1

Arrival at Punda Maria, Northern Kruger National Park

Meet your Bhejane Expedition Leaders and fellow travelers at Punda Maria Rest Camp in northern Kruger.

An evening briefing around the fire sets the tone — final vehicle checks, introductions, and an outline of the days ahead.

Overnight: Punda Maria Camp

Day 2, 3, 4

Gonarezhou National Park, Zimbabwe

We cross the border into Zimbabwe and enter the remote wilds of Gonarezhou — the “Place of Elephants.”

Three nights immersed in one of Africa’s most untouched parks: towering sandstone cliffs, baobab plains, and river valleys alive with wildlife.

Guided drives, photo stops, and quiet evenings where Africa still feels ancient.

Three nights: Gonarezhou Wilderness Camp

Day 5

Vumba Botanical Gardens, Eastern Highlands

We head north into the misty Eastern Highlands — a world of rolling hills and cool air.

Our overnight stop at Vumba offers botanical beauty, mountain views, and a soft pause before the next ascent.

Overnight: Vumba Botanical Gardens

Days 6 & 7

Nyanga National Park & Mtarazi Falls

Continue to the high-altitude grandeur of Nyanga National Park. Visit the spectacular Mtarazi Falls — one of Africa’s highest — before settling in for two crisp nights in the mountains.

Optional hiking or trout-fishing for those who crave movement after the drive.

Two nights: Nyanga National Park

Days 8, 9, 10

Gorongosa National Park, Mozambique

We cross into Mozambique at Mutare and head east to the legendary Gorongosa National Park — a symbol of conservation revival.

Three nights here with two full days of guided game drives led by local rangers.
Expect lions, elephants, birdlife, and landscapes brimming with new life

Three nights: Gorongosa Safari Camp

Day 11

En route to the Save River

We travel south through rural Mozambique, following gravel roads and small villages toward the Save River region — a travel day rich in scenery and rhythm.

Overnight: Camp / Lodge

Days 12, 13, 14

Zinave National Park

Enter Zinave National Park, a quiet wilderness reborn through rewilding.

Two days of self-drive exploration through miombo woodlands, sandveld roads, and wildlife corridors.
Evenings around the fire, convoy parked under the stars.

Three nights: Zinave Campsite

Days 15 &16

Banhine National Park

Move onward to Banhine National Park — vast, open, and beautifully wild.

This park rewards patience and curiosity, revealing wetlands, pans, and the solitude that only true explorers appreciate.

Two nights: Banhine Wilderness Camp

Day 17

Massingir Dam, Mozambique

Our final evening is spent overlooking Massingir Dam, where water meets horizon and stories come full circle.

A time to reflect, share the road behind us, and celebrate the convoy that made it possible.

Overnight: Massingir Camp

Day 18

Re-enter Kruger via Giriyondo Border Post

After breakfast, we re-enter Kruger National Park through the Giriyondo Border Post.

The road home begins — vehicles dusty, hearts full, and the journey complete.

A true expedition lived, not imagined.