• Get in
• Get around
• See
• Do
• Buy
• Invest
• Eat
• Drink
• Sleep
• Get out

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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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.

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.

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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.

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Blue Coral Holdings LDA is developing the the most famous site between Ponta d'Ouro and Ponta Malongane known as “Signal Hill”. The 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 the local beer, 2M and laurentina, which rivals that of world famous beers. Also divulge 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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• 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.