Ponta do Ouro: Whale Sharks, Dolphins & Indian Ocean Diving
Drive to the southern tip of Mozambique for world-class Indian Ocean diving with whale sharks, humpback dolphins, and pristine coral reefs
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Ponta do Ouro Village
A small border town at the southern tip of Mozambique, 120 km from Maputo, famous for diving, dolphin encounters and beach lodges in the dunes
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Whale Shark Snorkeling Season
Between October and March, whale sharks congregate off Ponta do Ouro — snorkeling with these gentle 8-meter giants is an experience of a lifetime
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Humpback Dolphin Interaction
Bottlenose and humpback dolphins regularly approach snorkelers in the shallow bay — a completely wild and extraordinary encounter
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Pinnacles Scuba Dive Site
An underwater spinning system 15 minutes by boat with soft coral gardens, reef sharks, turtles and huge potato base
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Border Market Stalls
The informal market at South Africa's border crossing sells fresh seafood, capulana cloth and Mozambican handicrafts at very low prices
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Sunset Dune Walk
Climb the 30m sand dunes behind Ponta do Ouro at sunset for views along the coast where the Indian Ocean and Atlantic currents almost meet