TOUR
INFORMATION
When: All year round - please see Diary. Programs are preferred not to
be facilitated on SA long weekends unless requested. For guests looking for a
quiet time, do avoid all long weekends and peak periods.
Where: Ponta do Ouro - Southern Mozambique borders South Africa and is
650km form Johannesburg and 400km from Durban. Ponta transforms herself from a
kosi, quiet, lazy paradise in low seasons to a bustling and vibey tourist
mecca in season.
Getting there: All host packages are self drive to the Kosi Bay border,
transfers arranged. Guests do have the option of flying to Richard' s Bay or
Durban and hiring a
vehicle. Flights to Richard's Bay
Ages: Host youngest 6 months old and oldest 85 years old. Weather
dependent.
Research Tours: The Essence of the Dolphin Tour is run every three
moths and caters for the discerning dolphin enthusiast seeking for a deeper
insight into the way of the wild dolphin. Join researchers as they
systematically collect data and make sound recordings on the resident dolphins
and migrating whales (in season) Run Sunday-Friday with 3 ½ day launches and 2
normal launches, 5 night program all inclusive ex one dinner. Group size
maximum 6.
Holistic Alternative: For those seeking a dolphin retreat with a
holistic angle, please contact one of the specialized facilitators. Details
can be found on the Dolphin Diary.
Special Needs: Private tailor made packages are created for special
needs, please contact us directly.
Tour Durations: 5, 4 or 3 nights, additional nights can be arranged.
Group Sizes: Min 6 max 12 unless event.
Catering: Vegetarians welcome.
Species: Whales: July-November * Turtles: October-March * Whale-Sharks:
Sept-Feb *Species arrivals & departures are not guaranteed.
IMPORTANT
DISCLAIMER
Please note that Cetacea Charters Lda t/a Dolphin Encountours and
DolphinCare-Africa publicly disassociates from any and all dolphin swim
programs, activities, holistic programs, tours & operations in Southern
Mozambique that are not specifically listed on the organizations' websites.
Dolphin Encountours & Dolphin Care Africa are the only dolphin/whale operators
in Southern Mozambique who work in collaboration with the Natural History
Museum in Maputo and have the appropriate transport license & authority to
undertake marine mammal tourism in southern Mozambique.
DOLPHIN BEACH CAMP
Leave your worries & the chaotic energy of the city behind as you remove
your shoes and walk on the soft beach sand. This unique style ego-village is
situated right on the beach and it is here that one will drift off into
peaceful slumber with dolphin experiences guiding you into dream-time with the
gentle ocean rhythm beckoning you. Magical and quaint there is direct access
to the beach where early mornings are spent watching magnificent golden
sunrises and searching for dolphins while sussing out the waves, wind and
water conditions. Rustically constructed out of reed and wood, windchimes and
hammocks adorn this little island style paradise that has been decorated with
a splash of trendy hipness encompassing all that is dolphin! A wonder for
kids, taking them into an space of nature, Robinson Cruso style...no tv’s, no
play station or computer games. Just the beach, the dolphins and you. Stylish
ablution facilities are within, have hot water showers and are serviced
regularly. Casitas come with linen and mosquito nets, wood casitas with the
addition of plug points and fans. Meals are served at the camp, either on the
beach or in the main area and are prepared fresh by host resident chefs Roxy,
Tina and Olinda. Vegetarians are catered for and sustainable sea food
initiatives are followed. A small Trust Bar is on site for your convenience,
selling local cool drinks, water and beer. Please bring along spirits and
fancy potions!
Ideally placed, the Dolphin Beachcamp is a perfect event venue, catering from
holistic dolphin retreats to extreme sport events as well as island style
dolphin weddings and school functions. The Dolphin Research Center is on site
and houses an impressive number of interesting and informative dolphin and
marine related books, scientific publications and visual productions that have
been collected and donated over the years.
ECO - ACTIVITIES
A number of eco-activities are available in and around Ponta. When the wind
blows or the surfs up visit Moya Kite/Surf. On site instructors offer lessons
in both kite
boarding and surfing, with gear hire and purchase available. Moya stocks both
Cabrinah and Valcom clothing as well as a number of dolphin and seaside
goodies.
Southern Mozambique is famous for its pristine coral reefs and scuba diving is
a must for those qualified, please bring along a valid sea card. Dives range
from the shallowness of Crèche at some 12 meters to deep shark dives at
Pinnacles 35 meters. A number of concessions operate in the area and both gear
hire and dive courses are available. Therapy sessions with Chris Ball offer
craniosacral therapy, full body aromatherapy massage, back and neck as well as
reflexology.
