Four top things to do in Ponta do Ouro
There are other places in the world where you can swim with dolphins, but Ponta do Ouro‘s dolphin tours stand out as being firstly more personalized and secondly more aware of conservation. The companies that run the trips have built up a ten-year relationship with the 250 resident dolphins in the area, meaning that they are particularly sensitive to the animal’s behavioral patterns and can easily identify when the best time is to get in the water.. The 30-minute pre-briefing includes a short segment on the conditions in which they will not disturb the dolphins. This is when the dolphins are mating, resting or traveling and it is nice to know that the dolphins are respected in this way (observing them from the boat is permitted during these times).You will be offered two-hour long boat trip, which includes a snorkel at one of the beautiful reefs along the coast. We were lucky enough to go during whale season and stopped off twice to view whales that were about 5 meters away from the boat.
2. Diving
Ponta is a fantastic diving destination for South Africans. There are around 8 diving centers in Ponta which all offer diving trips for both beginners and advanced divers. Some centers also offer courses from PADI and NAUI, available up to Dive master level. The reefs along the coast are from 12 to 60 meters deep and there is plenty of ocean life to see. Plus the added bonus is that you will be swimming in the warm Indian Ocean. There is good visibility with clear waters.
3. Drinking
If you’ve ever visited Mozambique then you will know all about the local beers, 2M and Laurentina, which in my opinion are huge rivals to South African beers when it comes to taste. They not only are pretty cheap, but they’re also on par with other boutique beers like Brewers & Union. Especially because there are also so many varieties to choose from. If beer isn’t really to your taste then they try Mozambique’s notorious rum called Tipo Tinto, best served with fizzy Sparletta Raspberry and lots of ice. This is called an R&R and is a popular choice on all menus across the town.
While you’re in Mozambique don’t forget to bring back some souvenirs for those unfortunate friends and family members who got left behind while you were on holiday, you can enjoy the experience of a local Mozambique market on the sandy main road heading towards the beach. Here you can buy everything from wooden statues to necklaces and brightly colored t-shirts.
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