Mozam-seek a piece of Africa

Beautiful beaches, fascinating wildlife and diverse history, the former Portuguese colony of Mozambique is just finding its way onto the tourism radar.

Saga Holidays has a new escorted tour to the African country in its 2013 programme. 
Highlights in Mozambique include the historic city of Maputo, set on the edge of the Indian Ocean with architecture and culture influenced by years of Portuguese colonialism.

And who could miss the chance to see the great Limpopo River, hero of Rudyard Kipling’s Just So Stories, which flows through Southern Africa to Mozambique? 
Saga has introduced the Transfrontier Trail: Mozambique to Kruger. This fascinating 12-night tour includes a stay in Maputo, three nights in Bilene beside a saltwater lagoon on the Indian Ocean, and onward to explore the natural beauty of the remote Greater Limpopo Transfrontier and Kruger National Parks.

The tour also includes a sunset safari in Letaba, an optional deep sea fishing trip in Bilene, and the chance to get back to nature as the final five nights are spent in comfortable safari tents in the national parks. Prices start from £2,799 per person. 
Other exotic hotspots in over-50s specialist Saga’s 2013 brochure include Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, Kerala, Malawi and Zambia.
Holidays include:

Spirit of Cambodia and Laos: 
The 14-night tour takes visitors on a journey to experience the unique and contrasting cultures of Cambodia and Laos.  Explore serene and rural villages, the ancient temples of Angkor, and the French colonial cities of Vientiane and Luang Prabang.  Prices from £2,399 per person.


Furama Resort Danang, Vietnam: 
A luxurious tropical retreat, Furama Resort is situated on the world famous Danang beach and is just a stone’s throw from several UNESCO World Heritage sites. The eight-night package includes two excursions; one taking in the architecture, landmarks, museums and the world’s finest sculpture collection in Vietnam’s third largest city, Danang. Another excursion visits the stunning mountains and rivers surrounding the city. Prices from £1,449 per person.

Soul of Kerala: 
One of the most beautiful parts of India, Kerala, offers an array of beautiful scenery and fascinating wildlife. The fascinating 12-night tour includes a cruise through the Kerala backwaters and three nights on a charming houseboat reserved exclusively for Saga customers. Other highlights include visits to a wildlife sanctuary at Periyar and tea and spice plantations, and three nights relaxing on the tropical Malabar coast. Prices start from £2,199 per person.

A Last Great Wilderness – Zambia and Malawi
: Discover the many bird and animal species of the African wilderness on this 12-night tour combining an exciting Zambian safari with a relaxing “beach-style” break on the shores of Lake Malawi. Prices from £2,999 per person.

For more details on these escorted tours and more, visit www.sagaholidays.co.uk