'''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.
Get in
Ponta d'Ouro is 120km south of Maputo along a sandy road. You will need a 4WD.
Getting there on public transport is time-consuming. Chapas leave Maputo twice a week. Otherwise, take the ferry to Catembe and then get a minibus to Zitundo. From there sporadic transport goes on to Ponta d'Ouro.
It is possible to cycle from Maputo using a mountain bike, but be prepared to push your bike through 30km of thick sand.
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'''SURF THE WAVES MAN!!!'''
''One of the most perfect waves in the world, when it works that is.
And keep an eye out for sharks''
The Dolphin experience is not to be missed. Run by a team of passionate conservationists, the chance to swim with the dolphins will change your life! Learning more about how they are threatened in the wild will also broaden your understanding of the need to protect these magnificent creatures.
Be aware that many of the activities offered, such as jet skiing, quad-biking and 4x4ing on the beach are either not permitted, although not strictly controlled, and/or can be very environmentally destructive and disturbing to the animals. When offered the opportunity to do activities such as viewing nesting turtles and going to see dolphins, try and make sure that this does not disturb the animals and is not destructive to the environment.
Partake in a Shebeen (name for local pubs) tour along the road from Ponta Malangane and Ponto D'oura. There are about 6 -7 rustic pubs a stone throw away from each other along a stretch of rough road. Bring small change though as they won't be able to break large notes.
Gamboozini Lodge. onta Do Ouro. 258 82543 7826. ww.gamboozini.com. There are many fun things to do in Ponta. World famous for diving you have reefs from 12 meters to 50 meters. Wild dolphin swimming is a must. Deep sea fishing, beach walking and picnics at the lighthouse are amongst many other things to do in Ponta. The Gamboozini Lodge, a 6 minute walk from the beach, can organize all these activities for you. Check out our website and give us a call!
Buy
Carvings in all shapes and sizes-mostly in hard wood. Stay away for the shells-although they are beautiful, they were probably stolen off a reef to supply the tourist trade.
Dolphin EnCOuntours Ponta do Ouro. olphinCare-Africa. olphin Beachcamp Ponta do Ouro. ituated in the main campsite on the beach. ww.dolphin-encountours.co.za. to 4pm. A journey of discovery awaits you. Educate yourself, enlighten your life and evolve as you come into contact with the resident dolphins of Southern Mozambique, on their terms. No feeding, no harassment. Just you and the dolphins, face to face in the big blue!
Dolphin Encountours initiated Africa's first dolphin swim program in 1995 after an initial trial period in Ponta do Ouro, Southern Mozambique. During this period co-founder_fs embarked on establishing Africa's first Dolphin Swim and Research Center. A strict code of conduct was developed based on advise and guidelines from international and local marine mammal experts, resulting in a program that allows close interactions on the dolphin_fs terms.
A beckoning to share the wonder of dolphins with man as well as a profound sense to protect and learn from them has developed unique inter-species relationships, where both species seemingly benefit from the social interactions.
Ongoing research in calibration with The Natural History Museum in Maputo and various other institutes ensures that programs are run with high standards, where observations are strictly monitored and daily data is collected. Much care is taken when working with this dolphin society as crew regard cetaceans {dolphins and whale} as highly intelligent beings that have emotion and thus experience joy and pain.
info@dolphin-encountours.co.za
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Invest
When looking to invest in property, ask the developer for an Environmental Impact Study and for assurances that buildings have not been built on shifting dunes and without sensitive dune vegetation having been harmed.
Blue Coral Holdings LDA is developing the the most famous site between Ponta d'Ouro and Ponta Malongane known as _gSignal Hill_h. The [http://www.bluecoral.co.za Blue Coral Resort] will accommodate 70 exclusive and luxury villas all with ocean views, an exclusive five star hotel offering 70 luxury rooms, a bar at the hotel as well as one on the beach, restaurant , conference facilities, chapel and commercial area.
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Drink
Drink the local beer, 2M and Laurentina, which arguably (very arguably) rivals world famous beers. Also indulge in the famous Tipo Tinto Rum which is locally produced and tastes slightly of Vanilla. It goes best with Pineapple or Raspberry juice which is available from the local market.
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Get out
'''South Africa''' - getting across the border (10km south) will need a 4WD for the rough road. There are lots of little restaurants that you can have a very nice meal at and they not to expensive either. There is a pizza place for those who don't enjoy seafood. If you want to take a day trip along the coast is Ponto Malangane which will take you about half an hour in a car but you will need 4WD.