Mozambique - Ponto Dolphin Encounters

A world of wonder awaits€¦.Africa€™s pioneer wild dolphin encounter program and pioneer volunteer project invites you to take the plunge, face your fears & experience something truly magical when coming face to face with the WILD Dolphins of Ponta, were we experience the true essence of being wild & free! Operating within the Ponta do Ouro Partial Marine Reserve we offer research motivated boat based activities which focus on in-water experiences to engage with wild dolphins, on their terms in the big blue as well as boat based whale viewing in season. Angie€™s decades long relationship, passion & monitoring of the local dolphins together with Mitch€™s 21 year boating experience ensures your upmost safety both while on board our vessel Avalon and while in the open ocean with wild dolphins

Situated on the southern most point of Mozambique lies Ponta do Ouro (650km from JHB), a sheltered bay, that has over the years transformed into a tourist mecca frequented by both African and international tourists alike. Some 120km south of Maputo, a hub of tourism activities sizzles amongst tales of sunken treasure and the most spectacular sunrises. The Point of Gold holds a special energy for our finned friends and borders the sanctuary area of the most northern part of the Isimtangaliswo World Heritage Site; the Kosi Bay Marine Sanctuary. To the north is borders Ponta Techobanine, an area famed for it€™s shallow and pristine coral reefs
The Ponta do Ouro Partial Marine Reserve was proclaimed in 2009 and has a total area of 678 km2. It is located in southern Mozambique€™s Matutuine District & is an important component of the Maputoland's Lubombo Transfrontier Conservation Area that was created for the €œPreserving & Protecting marine & coastal species & their habitats€�. Iconic species in the reserve include turtles, marine mammals & a diverse & interesting reef fauna. Our Reserve is governed by a Management Plan that has Regulations pertaining to marine mammal tourism.
Jetskis are limited ONLY to those for fishing. Vessels are to stay 300m from all marine megafauna (whales, dolphins, whale-sharks) No swimming with marine mammals unless with one of the €˜permitted€™ operators.

TOTAL COST PER PERSON PER DAY FROM R3 590.00