Flagship · Tailor Made

The Santa Maria Trail

Five nights. One coastline. A walking journey that takes you from coastline, to elephants and ends with an idyllic island-like experience.

Duration
5 Nights
Group Size
2–16 Pax
Walking
Bush to Coast
Availability
All Year
The Journey

From the Reserve
to the Reef.

Five days on foot — from the Maputo Special Reserve's elephant herds, along uninterrupted coastline, to the turquoise water of the Santa Maria Marine Reserve. Tailor it to your wishlist: extra fishing days, guided snorkelling, more wildlife, or a wellness layer.

Day by Day

The Itinerary.

Five days of walking, wildlife, ocean and rest. Tailor each day to your party.

Day 01 · Transfers

Arrive & Settle
in Malongane.

Get transferred from Maputo, or the Kosi Bay border post to your beachfront accommodation in Malongane. Have a swim in the ocean or pool, sip a sundowner around the fire and be treated to an authentic dining experience.

Transfer DayNo Walking
Day 02 · Malongane to Techobanine

Into the Walk.

Depart from Malongane along the beach. An easy walk on day one to get the legs stretched. Arrive at Techo, go for a snorkeling experience you'll never forget, followed by a campfire under the stars. A nice easy day to ease into the experience and slowly allow you to leave the material world behind you.

Walking DayEasy
Day 03 · Techo to Malibingalala

The Untouched Coast.

A long beach walk, where no other footprints are seen. Complete serenity. Arrive at your luxury accommodation. Choose to put your feet up or to go on a game drive to view elephants, zebra, giraffe and wildebeest under the African night sky.

Walking + Game DriveMedium
Day 04 · Malibingalala to Mucombo

Shore Fishing
& Solitude.

A medium length walk along a completely untouched and unspoilt coastline. Arrive at your lodge. For those of you who are into fishing — this is a great place to land a GT from the shore.

Walking DayMedium
Day 05 · Mucombo to Santa Maria

Paradise & the Marine Reserve.

The last day towards paradise. Arrive at breathtaking Santa Maria. Swim and snorkel the Marine Reserve and enjoy a cold beverage of your choice in paradise, on Inhaca Island. Put your feet up at the beach bar for sundowners and get treated to the best seafood dinner Mozambique has to offer at the infamous Bemugi's Restaurant.

Arrival DayCelebratory
Day 06 · Departure

Head Home
or Extend.

A boat transfer from Inhaca to Maputo, followed by transfers back to Kosi Bay or the airport. Or — for those who aren't quite ready — extend your stay with a Father & Son escape, a fishing charter, or a wellness week.

Transfer DayBittersweet
Getting Here

Closer Than You Think.

You don't have to travel as far as you think to experience paradise and one of the last truly unspoilt places on earth. Malongane is about half a day's travel from both Durban and Johannesburg.

From Durban
435 km
±6 hours drive
From Johannesburg
620 km
±7 hours drive
From Maputo
120 km
1h 45 min
Ready to Walk?

Build Your
Santa Maria Trail.

Tailor the trail to you — add fishing days, more elephant viewing, snorkelling, or layer in a wellness element. We'll come back with a formal quote within 24 hours.

Build Your Trip