We want to make a trip in SA, than pass the border in Krugerpark (Giriyondo) and driving to Inhambane. From Inhambane to Vilankulo and from Vilankulo to the SA border Pafuri. Our holiday is is begin august.
What do we have to use: a two or fourwheeldrive? And we want to sleep in guesthouses and hotels, is that possible between the coast and the border ? Which road we have to drive? What is the roadcondition in this period and is it save ?
Edited by: blomm04
Be aware that you now must stay at least 1 night in Kruger/Limpopo National Park when crossing the Giriyondo and Parfuri Border control points. This is to prevent people using the park/s as a a thoroughfare between countries which was never the intention.
Not done this personally but did research it a while ago when planning a trip and I believe that, at minimum, you will need high clearance 2wd to do this and 4wd would be preferable, if you have it. Also, I think I'm right in saying that there is no accommodation at all between Vilanculos and Pafuri (ie no hotels or guest houses and no camp sites either) so you will have to wild camp somewhere en route. I believe there's a place which, whilst not officially a camp site, is used by most travellers as an overnight stopover. Going from Giriyondo to Inhambane, there are a couple of camp sites on the Mozambique side but again I believe there are no hotels on the route. Mozman will be the definitive source of information on this. Alternatively, have a search on his (excellent) website (mozguide.com) where you will doubtless find the answers to your questions.
I travelled from Pafuri to Vilanculos with an overland company in 2005, and the road is really bad- you definitely need 4X4. It's also very remote- I'd be concerned doing it with only one vehicle, but at least take a satellite phone and make sure you know what you're doing mechanically in case of a break down. We bush camped for 2 nights en route, although I think it could be done with only one night.
I believe the Giryondo route is less challenging but I haven't been that way myself.