4 Reasons To Visit Ponta Do Ouro


By  July 17, 2017

Mozambique holiday to Ponta do Ouro

A Mozambique holiday to Ponta do Ouro is certainly a trip you’ll remember for many years to come. This popular seaside town offers excellent watersports, luxury resorts and a variety of exciting attractions.


South of Mozambique

Located in the far south of Mozambique, almost on the South African border, Ponta do Ouro attracts tourists from far and wide. Here are a few reasons why the town could be your ideal holiday destination.


  1. Swim with dolphins in Mozambique
    Swimming with dolphins is an activity on 
    many people’s bucket list! Well, Ponta do Ouro is a great place to fulfil this wish. Before you dive straight in, you can learn more about conservation efforts in the area, as well as an introduction to these fascinating marine animals and their habitats.
  2. Bar crawl the best bars in Ponta
    If you’re more interested in experimenting with Mozambique’s extensive collection of local beers and spirits, you won’t want to miss out on the many bars available. Fernando’s Bar is very popular, but there are a number of other popular watering holes within walking distance of one another.
  3. Diving in Ponta
    Ponta do Ouro is extremely popular among divers, with numerous diving centres in the area offering activities to people of all skill levels. Ponta’s beautifully clear aqua waters mean you can spot whales, turtles and a variety of indigenous fish, including sharks!
  4. Quad biking
    For a more adrenaline-packed experience, quad biking is widely available. Whether you prefer overcoming huge sand dunes or navigating luscious beach forests, there are many different quad bike trails from which to choose and visit.


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