Overview

With its location close north of the South African border, Ponta do Ouro, known as Point of Gold, is Mozambique's southernmost region. The flurry of activity, such as mansions being renovated to their former splendor, and the relaxed atmosphere combine to create this a unique vacation spot. It is known for its gorgeous white beaches, lush dune woods, excellent diving, and ever-expanding turquoise water.
All year round, visitors from across the world rush to this charming little town to enjoy the magnificent white sand beach, playful dolphins, vivid reefs, and the overall excellent holiday spirit. Ponta has open-air markets, several small businesses, and enthusiastic curio merchants.
Scuba diving seems to be what Ponta do Ouro is most known for. The reefs in the region are awe-inspiring, and marine life is a constant source of amusement. A wide variety of marine life can be seen in the area's waters, including mantas, humpback whales, and whale/reef sharks.
Some of the seaside hotels are newer, while others date back to World War II, yet are functional and welcoming.
Ponta has a reputation as a party town in the run-up to the holidays, particularly among South African tourists. However, you can expect to see a large number of young families enjoying a day of sunbathing, as well as lively campground picnics and bustling beach bars.

Visiting Ponta do Ouro on a Mozambique vacation is an experience you'll cherish for a long time. This well-liked town is home to world-class watersports, opulent hotels, and a slew of fun activities. It is a popular tourist destination in southern Mozambique that draws visitors from all over the world. It is a terrific destination whether you're touring alone or in a bit of family.
Underwater photography is at its best in Ponta's world-class Scuba diving. Beautiful coral reefs off the coast attract divers from all over the world, who come to see the many different kinds of marine life that can be found there. It has numerous reefs and scuba diving locations.
It is possible to see whales, whale sharks, lionfish, spud fish, eels, stingrays, and more in the waters of Ponta do Ouro.
Spend some time relaxing on the beach and enjoying some delicious fresh queen prawns while watching the sun go down. You can choose from modest beach camping to luxurious beach cabins while staying at Ponta do Ouro.

Things to Do & See in Ponta do Ouro

Swim with dolphins

To swim with dolphins, Ponta do Ouro is one of the best sites globally, but it's also one of the most environmentally conscious. You can get up close and personal with bottle-nose dolphins in Ponta do Ouro, thanks to the expertise of local marine biologists.
Before swimming to one of the ocean's most revered species, participants will receive instruction on protection and how to engage with dolphins. There are a variety of packages to choose from, some of which include dolphin and whale watching, swimming with dolphins, and snorkeling above shallow reefs.

Enjoy Scuba Diving

Divers will love diving in Ponta. Divers of all levels will be delighted to learn that Ponta does Ouro is home to one of the world's finest places in Mozambique, boasting 20 different coral reefs for advanced and novice divers alike. Ponta do Ouro has consistently been ranked as one of Mozambique's top diving spots by many seasoned scuba divers.
Ponta do Ouro's reefs are suitable for divers of all levels, from novices to experts. At several of the scuba diving outfits in Ponta do Ouro, you can get full training if you've never scuba-dived before. More than a dozen stunning coral reefs are just a short distance from the shore at Ponta do Ouro. It has a variety of depths to accommodate both novice and experienced divers. At 12 to 50 meters deep, the coral reefs off the coast offer abundant marine life. Clear aqua-colored water provides excellent vision.
A wide variety of marine life is found around well-known dive sites like Atlantis and the Waynes World, including sharks, potato bass, brown ribbon-tailed and blue spot rays, as well as lionfish and moral eels.
Ponta has several dive shops that are just a short walk from the beach, and many of them offer both lodging and diving packages.

Fishing

One of Ponta does Ouro's most popular and competitive activities are deep-sea fishing, which attracts many tourists and locals. Ponta do Ouro is a great place for fishing. A large school of big game fish congregates around nearby deep and shallow reefs, providing avid deep-sea anglers with a never-ending supply of activity.
Big game fish such as Sailfish, Marlin, Dorado, Kingfish, King- and Queen-sized Mackerel, Flamingo, Stone Bass, Wahoo, and Tuna are more common catches. Many species of fish can be caught from a vessel.
Several resorts in Ponta do Ouro offers Deep Sea Charter Boats if you don't have your vessel. So, while on vacation in Ponta do Ouro, avid anglers can spend an exciting day deep-sea fishing.

Quad biking

Quad biking is the best way to see the area. A quad bike is a popular mode of transportation for tourists in Mozambique. At Ponta do Ouro, you can have a breathtaking bike ride that will be remembered for a long time.
Quad Bike riders may explore 4x4 routes, dunes, inland lakes, surrounding beach forests, and the lighthouse, which offers impressive 360-degree views, on their vehicles. You can rent a quad bike by the hour, half-day, or day if you don't already own one.

Beach hiking & Kitesurfing

Walking along a white sand beach is a great way to relax, even if you're not much of a diver or afraid of the ocean. A stroll along a gorgeous beach, breathing in the salty sea air and perhaps spotting some calves or a whale all long way, is a perfect way to spend time. You can walk for quite a distance (in both directions) while admiring the crystal-clear waters.
Ponta do Ouro's bay boasts excellent Kitesurfing conditions for novice and experienced riders, making it a popular location for the adrenaline-packed sport. Ponta do Ouro has an expert kitesurfing instructor who can help you learn the sport if you've never done it before.