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Town in Maputo Province, Mozambique
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Ponta d'Ouro is a popular destination for South African divers and surfers in southern Maputo province, Mozambique. There is a small village, but it is mostly overshadowed by the tourist camps.
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You can come into contact with the resident dolphins of Southern Mozambique, on their terms. No feeding, no harassment. Dolphin Encountours initiated Africa's first dolphin swim program in 1996. The co-founder’s embarked on establishing Africa's first Dolphin Swim and Research Center. A strict code of conduct was developed based on advice and guidelines from international and local marine mammal experts, resulting in a program that allows close interactions on the dolphins' terms.
The long drive to Ponta can be an arduous one. It can be broken up with a tour through Maputo National Park to encounter elephant herds, hippos, crocodiles, monkeys, etc., and extensive bird life, but you're going to need a 4x4 to deal with high water crossings and unimproved roads.
Horizon, francois, kurt and william rooms all equipped with air-conditioning, refrigerator and lounge area. Facilities and services are bar, restaurant and swimming pool.
The Coco Rico complex is within walking distance of the beach.
The Gamboozini Lodge can organize activities for you.
10 luxury apartments (sleeps 4-5), with air-con, living room with Dstv, fully equipped kitchen, bathroom, veranda and private braai-area. Pool area has a bar, fireplace and shop. Generator for power failures and laundry-area with 3 washing machines and a dryer (small extra charge, the girls will wash for you). Paragliding, diving, malongan tours, elephant-reserve trips, border pick-up, etc.
Ponta d'Ouro is the most southern town in Mozambique bordering South Africa Kwazulu Natal entering the Kosi-bay border post and 120 km south of Maputo along a tar road crossing the longest suspension bridge from Maputo…
Read in the guideGetting around in Ponta is generally only done on foot unless you have a 4WD or high clearance vehicle with differential lock.
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