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Top 8 nature & wildlife things to do in Maputo

Wildlife, forests, gardens, and the green pockets of Maputo that make it bearable in monsoon and beautiful by November. Day trips and short drives where the landscape is the point.

  1. Eswatini Kingdom Tour, Maputo1

    1. Eswatini Kingdom Tour

    · 12 hours

    Authentic blend of culture, nature, and comfort in one unforgettable day. Unlike standard border trips, this experience takes you deep into the heart of Eswatini’s traditions, where you’ll witness live Swazi dance performances, explore a real cultural village, and connect with local artisans at the famous Swazi Candles Factory. You’ll also enjoy the breathtaking beauty of the Mantenga Waterfalls, travel with a professional local guide, and savor included meals that reflect the region’s flavors. With seamless round-trip transport from Maputo, this tour offers a stress-free, immersive adventure perfect for families, couples, and culture lovers who want to experience the real spirit of Africa.

  2. Economic Open Back Safari Tour in Kruger from Maputo, Maputo2

    2. Economic Open Back Safari Tour in Kruger from Maputo

    · 13 hours

    Embark on a thrilling adventure through Kruger National Park in an open-backed safari vehicle, offering an unparalleled wildlife experience. This Economic Kruger Tour takes you from Maputo to the park in just about two hours, where you'll switch to a safari car to get up close to the incredible wildlife. Enjoy a break at a Kruger Rest Camp, where you can purchase lunch and continue your animal viewing over the Sabie River. Experience the beauty of the park in a way that closed vehicles simply can't match.

  3. Kruger Park 3 Day Safari from Maputo (Open-backed Safari Vehicle), Maputo3

    3. Kruger Park 3 Day Safari from Maputo (Open-backed Safari Vehicle)

    5.0· 3 reviews· 3 days

    Tours Maputo offers a Kruger experience of the highest quality. Clients are picked up in Maputo and taken in air-conditioned comfort to the Kruger Park gate. Our driver assists travellers with the border processes. Once at the Kruger Gate travellers change to the unique open-backed safari vehicle and the experienced and accredited nature guide takes guests on an unforgettable and education experience with sightings of the Big Five frequent in this populated area of the park. In the evening travellers will recharge their energy at our famed accommodation partner before an early start the following morning At the end of the third day we bring travellers safely back to Maputo after a long but truly exhilarating 3 days.

  1. HLANE ROYAL NATIONAL PARK - Daytrip (Open Vehicle), Maputo4

    4. HLANE ROYAL NATIONAL PARK - Daytrip (Open Vehicle)

    5.0· 2 reviews· 12 hours

    One of the smallest Countries in Southern Hemisphere, is also one of the largest in its cultural diversity. It is one of the true last Monarchies of Africa. What characterizes these people is their complete open friendliness and constant smiles. Hlane is a very calm and welcoming place. It is perfect for the family and it is also very known for its large numbers of White Rhino. The Park has a very big and perfectly located waterhole just in front of the restaurant area.

  2. Kruger Park 2-day Safari from Maputo (Open-backed Safari Vehicle), Maputo5

    5. Kruger Park 2-day Safari from Maputo (Open-backed Safari Vehicle)

    5.0· 33 reviews· 2 days

    Tours Maputo offers a Kruger experience of the highest quality. Clients are picked up in Maputo and taken in air-conditioned comfort to the Kruger Park gate. Our driver assists travellers with the border processes. Once at the Kruger Gate travellers change to the unique open-backed safari vehicle and the experienced and accredited nature guide takes guests on an unforgettable and education experience with sightings of the Big Five frequent in this populated area of the park. In the evening travellers will recharge their energy at our famed accommodation partner before an early start the following morning At the end of the day we bring travellers safely back to Maputo after a long but truly exhilarating day

  3. Economic 1-Day Kruger Safari from Maputo, Maputo6

    6. Economic 1-Day Kruger Safari from Maputo

    4.9· 40 reviews· 13 hours

    Our Kruger Safari gives clients the chance to experience animals up close without having to break the bank. Our Guide has been to Kruger over 100 times and knows the best places to look for the harder-to-find animals. Enjoy the park in the comfort of an air-conditioned vehicle.

  4. Kruger Park 1-day Safari from Maputo (Open-backed Safari Vehicle), Maputo7

    7. Kruger Park 1-day Safari from Maputo (Open-backed Safari Vehicle)

    4.9· 51 reviews· 12 hours

    Don't miss the opportunity to see and experience animals close-up, our tour is an open-backed safari car! Tours Maputo offers a Kruger experience of the highest quality. Clients are picked up in Maputo and taken in air-conditioned comfort to the Kruger Park gate. Our driver assists travellers with the border processes. Once at the Kruger Gate travellers change to the unique open-backed safari vehicle and the experienced and accredited nature guide takes guests on an unforgettable and education experience with sightings of the Big Five frequent in this populated area of the park. At the end of the day we bring travellers safely back to Maputo after a long but truly exhilarating day

  5. Economic 1Day Maputo Special Reserve Safari(Maputo National Park), Maputo8

    8. Economic 1Day Maputo Special Reserve Safari(Maputo National Park)

    4.3· 9 reviews· 10 hours

    The Maputo Special Reserve continues to grow into an exciting animal reserve in one of the most unique of locations - right alongside the ocean. Our tour includes a chance to see a range of different animals and if the client would like we make it to this amazingly virgin coastline. Due to the tough terrain in the park it can still be difficult to experience this unique reserve - our economical safari will help more visitors breathe this unique bush and beach air.

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