South Africa, Botswana and Mozambique
Ponta D'Ouro
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- Category: Ponta D'Ouro
Many describe the small beach town of Ponta do Ouro on the Southern tip of Mozambique as a quaint town. Surrounded by tropical forests and sandy white beaches that stretch on for miles, Ponta da Ouro might better be described as a tropical holiday paradise, unspoiled by development. Motel do Mar Beach Resort near Ponta do Ouro offers you superb accommodation from which to launch yourself into the various activities nearby, including swimming with dolphins, whale watching and going on scenic 4x4 trails.
The quaint little town of Ponta do Ouro is situated in Southern Mozambique just 10 km from the South African border. The hustle & bustle of development, such as houses being restored to their former glory coupled with a good dose of laid back charm are what make this such an unforgettable destination.
In Ponta do Ouro you will be sure to find beautiful white beaches, dense dune forests, amazing diving and an ever-stretching azure sea. A very traditional open air market, several "cantinas" (little shops) and eager curio sellers will quench your thirst for shopping before you make your way to one of the rustic restaurants in town. Browse our website for lots of wonderful Ponta do Ouro Accommodation and affordable holiday accommodation options and activities that we can book for you.
Ponta D'ouro is a popular destination and attracts many visitors from South Africa who want to scuba dive, surf or anyone who just wants to get away. The coastline from Ponta D’ouro up to Ponta Santa Maria is known for its great snorkeling, marine life and diving. You won’t have a hard time finding a dive operator or fishing charter here.
Can you imagine diving with Whale Sharks, Hammerhead’s and Dolphin’s, well you can have all of it here. While there are sharks in the ocean the good news is that there has never been a shark attack in Ponta.
Ponta D'ouro is 120km south of Maputo along a sandy road or 10km from the South African Border in Kosi Bay. You will need a 4WD when coming to Ponta from either Kosi Bay or Maputo. But there are other ways to get here is you don’t have a 4WD.
