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WHITE PEARL White Pearl Resorts

PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF THE FOLLOWING:

IMPORTANT NOTICE

All transfer schedules and travelling times are subject to weather and road conditions. White Pearl Resorts reserves the right to amend transfer methods if the booked transfers are not available due to unforeseen circumstances; where necessary, the resort will provide guests with a refund equivalent to the nett of the original transfer booked and the amended transfer. We recommend that guests take out comprehensive travel insurance, as White Pearl Resorts will not be held liable for any payment for alternative accommodation due to inclement weather conditions or any other causes out of our control.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

It is the responsibility of the guest, not the Resort, to ensure that all international travel requirements are met upon travelling to the resort. Passports, visas and documentation should be available for presentation throughout travel, arrival and departure. Tourism visas for all nationalities can be obtained at all major ports of entry (applicable to White Pearl Resorts: Kosi Bay, Maputo International Airport, Komatipoort). Please ensure that you are familiar with the visa requirements pertaining to payment and documentation before you arrive.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

When taking your vehicle across the border, you are required to have the necessary documentation with you. Click here for more information. If you are travelling with children and crossing the border, immigration regulations require necessary documentation to be presented. Click here for more information. 

TIME RESTRICTIONS

for private(out-of-schedule) helicopter charters*:

From Maputo International Airport:
Earliest departure:  08h30
Latest departure: 15h30

From White Pearl Resorts: 
Earliest departure: 09h00
Latest departure: 16h00

*Advance booking essential, subject to availability. Extra charges apply. 

BORDER ASSISTANCE

Concerned about crossing the border? White Pearl has a sound working relationship with the authorities at the border and assures all our guests a smooth transition. We also offer the added service of lending a helping hand and escorting you should you require this. Feel free to contact us prior to your departure to ensure that you meet all requirements for crossing the border.

BUSH AND BEACH

Have a look at our convenient package options connecting White Pearl Resorts with various safari destinations:

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4×4 Transfer –
Maputo to White Pearl Resorts

Road transfers are available from Maputo to White Pearl Resorts. The journey from Maputo to the resort currently takes approximately 90 minutes, the new road and bridge are now open. Guests using this transfer option can meet our representative at our White Pearl Airport kiosk at Maputo International Airport.

1 January 2024 – 31 December 2024
Per Person (minimum 2 pax)

ONE WAY

$100

RETURN

$200

SCHEDULED TRANSFER TIMES:

11:30 or 15:30: Departure Maputo International Airport
13:00 or 18:00 : Arrival at White Pearl Resorts

11:00 or 12:30: Departure Maputo International Airport
13:30 or 15:00 : Arrival at Maputo International Airport

Times are approximate, and unforeseen circumstances or events may delay journey time. Unscheduled transfers can be arranged at $150 per person per way. The allowance for luggage is 20kg (soft bag) per person. A maximum of 8 guests per vehicle are allowed. Should guests be entering by means of the road transfer and wish to exit utilising the helicopter transfer, the 12kg (soft bag) per person luggage restriction will apply.

4×4 Transfer –
Kosi Bay Border to White Pearl Resorts

1 January 2024 – 31 December 2024
Per Person (minimum 2 pax)

ONE WAY

$55

RETURN

$110

Road transfers are available from Kosi Bay Border to White Pearl Resorts. The journey from Kosi Bay Border to the resort takes approximately 30-40 minutes. Set your eyes upon the Mozambican culture and beautiful landscape – the local markets and rich coastal bio-diversity. Arrive at White Pearl Resorts to the warm hospitality of our staff and enjoy your time in paradise. at Maputo International Airport.

Secure parking at the border is available at approximately $6.00 per vehicle per day (subject to change) on a cash-only basis. Scheduled departure times from Kosi Bay border are: 10h00 or 15h00 (Guests from the KMIA to Kosi Bay flight will connect onto the 15h00 road transfer). Max 15 minutes waiting time for late arrivals. Unscheduled trips will be charged at $80 per person per way. Luggage allowance of 20kg (soft bag) per person for the Kosi Bay road transfer.

Sky Transfers

Helicopter Transfer

White Pearl Resorts offers a helicopter sky transfer service from Maputo International Airport. Fly over remote dune bush and beautiful coastal scenery as well as the Maputo Elephant Reserve on your journey to the Resort. The journey between the airport and White Pearl Resorts takes approximately 30 minutes.

Please note that the helicopter can take a maximum capacity of 5 adults. Should a booked party exceed the maximum capacity, an additional helicopter will be utilised. White Pearl Resorts accepts a minimum of 2 guests for sky transfers. Out-of-schedule helicopter flights will be considered private charters and will be charged at $1950 per helicopter per way. These charters need to be booked in advance and are subject to availability.

1 January 2024 – 31 December 2024
Per Person per Way

Quote on Request
per 3 seater Helicopter per way

Quote on Request
per 5 seater Helicopter per way

Maputo International Airport to White Pearl Resorts

White Pearl Resorts to Maputo International Airport

Fixed-Wing
Transfer

White Pearl Resorts also offers a fixed wing transfer service from Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport to Maputo National Airport.

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1 January 2024 – 31 December 2024
Per Person Per Way
* includes road transfer to White Pearl

Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport to Maputo national airport

$695
2024: On Request

Departure Time: 12:30

Luggage

Helicopter

The allowance for luggage on the helicopter is a maximum of 12kg (soft bag) per person. In order to comply with helicopter regulations, soft bags are available at our airport booth at no additional cost to decant contents of hard bags. Storage facilities for excess luggage are available at no additional cost. An additional charge of $180 per vehicle, per way will apply to guests who wish to take excess luggage to the Resort by road. Excess luggage transfers must be pre-arranged at time of booking

Fixed-wing: KMIA To Maputo International Airport (MPM)

The allowance for luggage on the fixed-wing flight is 20kg (soft bag) per person. Should guests be entering by means of the fixed-wing flight from KMIA to Maputo National Airport and wish to exit utilising the helicopter transfer, the 12 kg (soft bag) per person luggage restriction will apply. An additional charge of $180 per vehicle, per way will apply to guests who wish to take excess luggage to the Resort by road. Excess luggage transfers must be pre-arranged at time of booking.

Self Drive

Drive through striking panoramas and remote villages directly to White Pearl Resorts, from the Kosi Bay border post or Maputo. Road conditions vary and are dependent on the weather. We recommend that you use a 4×4 vehicle with high clearance to successfully navigate your way to the Resort.

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