Bush & Beach in One Trip: Marloth - Mozambique Combo Guide

Lion in the Kruger. — Going from Bush and Lions to Beach and Dolphins all within 10 days.

The Ultimate 7 Night, 8 Day Safari + Sea Adventure

If you’ve ever wondered whether it's possible to go from watching lions yawn in Kruger to sunbathing on a white sand beach in Mozambique and seeing dolphins, without selling your kidneys… good news: you can. You can do it in 8 days, on a budget, and with zero stress, because Kruger Park Hostel has perfected the Bush & Beach Combo.

Imagine this: Five nights with us in Marloth Park — doing three Kruger safaris, exploring the Panorama Route, maybe even sneaking in a cultural hop into Eswatini — and then you slide across the border to Ponta do Ouro for three magical beach camping days of scuba, snorkeling, surfing, seafood, and questionable-but-fun dance moves at beach parties.

Baby Elephants in the Kruger National Park

And if, after all that, you’re still not ready to go home? Well… we’ve got Eswatini camping trips too. Why stop at two countries when you can collect three stamps in eight days?

🌿 Why This Combo Works So Perfectly

Raw wildlife immersion in Kruger & Marloth Park → warm tropical beaches in Mozambique.
Zero long-distance stress: Marloth Park → Komatipoort → Ponta do Ouro is one of the shortest bush-to-beach connections in Africa.
Perfect for backpackers, digital nomads, couples, solo adventurers, long stay guests, and anyone with a pulse.
Oh… and it’s totally budget friendly.

The 3 rondavels on the Panorama Route Tour

🚐 Distance & Travel Time – Easier Than You Think

Marloth Park → Komatipoort Border: ±20–25 min
Border → Ponta do Ouro: ±2 hrs (depending on the sand, the mood of the road, and whether you stop for a cooldrink)

That's it. In the time it takes to watch two episodes of a Netflix series, you go from safari territory to Indian Ocean paradise.

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🦁 Your 5 Nights on the Bush Side (Marloth Park & Kruger)

This is where your adventure begins. And trust us — you want at least 5 nights here to do it properly.

1. Kruger Day Safari (Do it 3 times, really)

Because Kruger changes every day. One morning you might find lions posing like influencers on a koppie. Next morning you might see elephants blocking the road like confused traffic cones.

Cost: R850 + conservation fees
Animals: Big Five, Ugly Five, Cute Five, and everything in between.

2. Panorama Route Day Tour

For when your eyes need a break from giraffe necks and start craving waterfalls, canyons, and mountain views.

3. Cultural Tour to Eswatini

Why stop at two countries when you can add a third? Eswatini is just around the corner — and yes, it officially makes your trip “Three Countries in Eight Days.” Bragging rights included.

4. Marloth Park Magic

Even when you're “home” at the hostel, you’ll have:

Zebras eating your lawn
Kudu photobombing your breakfast
Warthogs jogging past like they’re training for a marathon
Bushbabies doing parkour in the trees at night

This place never sleeps. Except you. After a beer.

🏖️ Your 3 Nights on the Beach Side (Ponta do Ouro, Mozambique)

Time to trade binoculars for bikinis, game drives for ocean dives, and roaring lions for dolphins, waves, and beach bar music.

What awaits you in Ponta do Ouro:

Scuba diving with incredible reefs
Snorkeling in crystal clear water
Surfing gentle warm waves
Beach days with sand between your toes
Beach parties where your dance moves are accepted without judgment
Seafood so fresh it practically walks to the braai itself

And the best part? You’re not staying in a hotel that costs more than your monthly rent — you’re camping under the stars, African style. This is where the beach part of Bush & Beach really comes alive.