Mozambique, Kruger and Gonarezhou 2023 - E1: Blue Waves @ Aloha | Ponta Mamoli, Mozambique

We are so excited to share another EPIC family adventure with you!
On this trip, we had to pack for the beach and the bush, staying in both luxurious villa accommodation in Mozambique, rustic tents in the Kruger Park, and wild camping in Gonarezhou National Park of Zimbabwe!
Our adventure started in KZN, and below is the list of places we stayed along the way:
1. Blue Waves @ Aloha, Ponta Mamoli, Mozambique - rented exclusively, this villa sleeps 14 people in 5 bedrooms. See rates and book at www.alohabluewaves.com
2. Royal Marlothi, Marloth Park, outside Kruger National Park in South Africa. Will stay elsewhere next time.
3. Tamboti Camp, Kruger National Park - various tents available, loved this spot! Booking on www.sanparks.org
4. Was meant to be Dumela Wilderness Safaris outside of Pafuri in Mozambique but we missed the border time! So we stayed at Punda Maria Camp in Kruger. Booking on www.sanparks.org
5. Gorwe Pan in Gonarezhou National Park, Zimbabwe - we booked with Ultimate Routes (www.ultimateroutes.co.za) who assisted us with choosing camps etc. We enjoyed the isolation of this camp but there was a lack of shade.
6. Chinguli Camp in Gonarezhou National Park, Zimbabwe - we booked with Ultimate Routes (www.ultimateroutes.co.za). One of the developed camps, we really enjoyed it here, facing natural rocks and a small gorge of the Runde River!
7. Chiljo Cliff, Campsite 1 in Gonarezhou National Park, Zimbabwe - we booked with Ultimate Routes (www.ultimateroutes.co.za) - wow guys, its right at the top of our list for best campsites we have ever stayed at!
8. Chipinda Pools Camp in Gonarezhou National Park, Zimbabwe - we booked with Ultimate Routes (www.ultimateroutes.co.za). One of the developed camps, we really enjoyed it here too, right in the Rune River!

[@u.802]

the blue waves place is so lovely

[@freemanndhlovu4370]

What an adventure ❤

[@EpicAfrica]

Thanks! It was epic!

[@mikefoster8506]

Great trip so far, can't wait the for further videos of the trip.

[@EpicAfrica]

Coming soon!

[@coadyg]

Crab Shack is the best. Peter is the most attentive waiter. Unfortunately, prawns have become expensive . You visited most of our favorites in this episode booking forward to the next.

[@doug729]

That place is next level. Mozambique looks fab. The bit with the whales was special, Southern Wright?

[@EpicAfrica]

Yes thats right! thanks for the comment :)

[@thebuffalooverlander]

Brilliant episode and looking forward to the next. Is that Jules and Stuart’s place ?

[@EpicAfrica]

Thanks so much! Yes it is their place.

[@warrenpfo]

Looks like a magic trip. What time if year did you go?

[@EpicAfrica]

Thanks for the comment! This trip was towards the end of September.

[@abrgrg]

Hey Guys great vids and an awesome start to your trip. I had a question around Malaria and what preparations you guys do for the adults but also the little ones...?Thanks a mil

[@EpicAfrica]

Hi! We prefer to use preventative measures against malaria (repellent sprays, soaps, clothing, fans etc.) as opposed to using antimalarial drugs. It is a personal decision and we have not had an issue. We also research the number of cases of malaria in the areas we travel to, to determine if we feel we should take antimalarial drugs or are happy to use preventative measures alone. In most cases, the areas we visit are relatively low risk. I hope this helps!

[@abrgrg]

@@EpicAfrica Yes thank you this helps a lot! We got a Tiger fishing trip to Komati and want to do everything i can to avoid so plenty Peaceful Sleep etc - out of curiosity - what soaps do you use(didn't realize we can get a soap as well) - Appreciate the response.