Mozambique

I am planning a 2 week trip through southern Mozambique and would like to include a few days of Safari. I will be coming from Maputo and am trying to decide of whether it is worth crossing the South African border to Kruger National Park or if Parque Nacional do Limpopo offers a similar experience? Has anybody been to both parks and can tell me how the compare? Where would you go?
Thank you for your help and happy travels,
Frank

Hi All,

I am planning a 3 week backpacker - public transportation trip to Zambia and Mozambique and my idea is to spend around 10 days in Mozambique entering from Malawi to Cuamba and reaching Nuampula. From there take a flight to Beira and bus hopping stops in Vilanculos and Tofu by public transport eventually reaching Maputo.

Do you think it is feasible in 10 days?
Is that border crossing from Malawi my best option or should I cross directly from Zambia towards Tete?
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Simon

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