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Mar e Sol
- Untouched, tranquil beach setting
- At least fifteen coral reefs in the area
- Brilliant diving and snorkelling
- Swim with the dolphins
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If you really want to experience Ponta do Ouro, then a short walk to beach is all you need to get to the heart of it. Not far away lies a market, restaurants, shops and a few diving camps. Further along the road towards Ponta Malangane you'll find a 4x4 driving trail as well as a restaurant or two.
Swimming, surfing, diving, fishing and all sorts of other activities are available in the bay area that are sure to provide you with enough excitement to keep you busy for quite a while. If you want a more relaxing holiday, then walks on the beach, or up to the lighthouse, will give you a chance of seeing turtles laying eggs (October to December), or some of Ponta's dolphins surfing in the waves.
The house (Number 13 & 14) sleeps 10 with two bathrooms and four bedrooms, each with air-conditioning and overhead fans. Two of the rooms have direct access to the deck, one of which has an en-suite bathroom. Extras include a dishwasher (number 13 only) and a side by side fridge/freezer with a built in water filter and ice maker. DSTV is available and included in your rental, but you might want to bring a few DVDs to play in case the weather gets bad. The house is serviced twice daily, just make sure to arrange the cleaning times with reception when you arrive.
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Facilities & Amenities |
- House is fully air-conditioned - all bedrooms and living room as well as ceiling fans
- All linen including bath towels is included. Bring your own swimming towels.
- Side by side fridge and freezer with ice maker and filtered iced water dispenser Dishwasher (House 13 only)
- Microwave
- 4 Plate Stove With Oven
- 5 Burner Stainless Steel Gas Braai
- 4 Bedrooms
- Bedroom 1 Kingsize bed. Door onto patio
- Bedroom 2 Kingsize bed. Door onto patio
- Bedroom 3 2 Single beds (Unit 14 has one single and 2 bunk beds)
- Bedroom 4 2 double bunk beds (4 beds in total) (Unit 14 has one single and 2 bunk beds)
- Main bathroom includes bath and shower
- Second bathroom includes shower, basin and toilet
- Living room with leather lounge suite
- Breakfast counter seating 8 people
- Patio set on deck to seat 12
- Crockery, cutlery and glassware for 12
- DSTV Decoder (Subscription Included in Rental)(PVR in unit 13, normal decoder in 14)
- DVD Player
- Flat Screen TV
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- Ponta do Ouro market
- Maputo Special Reserve
- Sunset barbeques at Lake Piti
- Tembe Elephant Park
- Adventure Ocean Explorer
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Diving
Diving is one of Ponta do Ouro's main attractions. One of the top ten best diving sites in the world, Ponta do Ouro offers a wide range of reefs to dive, ranging from 12m to 55m. Equipment can be rented from most diving operators.
Fishing
Mar e Sol PicturesThe Gozu Azul about to set off.
There are many excellent fishing opportunities at Ponta do Ouro. Rock and surf, deep sea and fly fishing are all options worth exploring. Catches from the shore include Pompano, Rock Cod, Sand Sharks, Stumpnose and Kingfish exceeding 20kg as well as many other species. Fishing from a boat/jet-ski/kayak you can hope to catch Couta, Wahoo, Tuna, Dorado and possibly Amberjack.
We recommend the following fishing charters: Gozu Azul - 6 Persons from R3500
Praia de Ouro Sul's Filho de Praia - 4 Persons from R4000
No bottom fishing allowed. Catching of Potato Bass is strictly prohibited as well as the capture of reef fish. Permits for fishing as well as boat/jet-ski launching permits can be obtained from the maritime officer (normally found at the boat launching area in his white shirt).
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Self catering
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There are no bars on the premisses, however there are restaurants and bars in the town.
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Self catering house with full daily service
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- Swimming towels
- Dustbin bags
- Dishwashing liquid
- Dishwasher tablets (Finish 3 in 1)
- Soap and personal toiletries
Please arrange with reception on arrival for your preferred time to have the unit serviced.
The water in the resort is borehole water and has proved safe to drink in the past, however it is recommended that the filtered water from the fridge fountain be used for drinking purposes or bottled water be purchased in the village.
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The Kosi Bay border post is the closest and best way to get to Ponta do Ouro. It is open from 08:00 till 17:00, 7 days a week. The last few kilometres between Mar e Sol and the border must be crossed using a 4x4. This is very important as the roads are very soft and sandy. Normal vehicles will not be allowed to make the journey. It is also important that you let your tyres down before you leave the border (between 1.2 and 1.5 bars).
If you do not own a 4x4, you can park your car at the border at a cost of R30 per day at Skelm's Parking (082 624 6518) which is secure. You can arrange for a border transfer to Mar e Sol by calling 00258 84 330-3859 (Moya Kite and Surf). From Johannesburg we recommend the following route (approximately 7 hours non-stop):
- Witbank - N12 via East Rand or N4 via Pretoria
- Hendrina - N11
- Ermelo - N11
- Piet Retief - N2
- Pongola - N2
- Jozini Dam (Turn left off N2 go over mountain pass and over dam wall)
- Follow signs that say Kosi Bay until you see border post signs, there is one right turn at a T junction.
- Past Tembe Elephant Reserve
- Last town eManguzi - good Spar, banks and fuel - 28km from border
Please make sure you leave enough time to get to the border. The last portion of the journey is on dirt road. There is also a possibility of holdups due to road works in the area.
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Children of all ages welcome
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- Credit cards and cheques not accepted. Draw money just before the border post in South Africa.
- It is advisable to carry cash or travelers cheques
- ATMs are limited and tend to be unreliable, but local banks have branches in most cities
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