F.A.Q’s

1. coming from South Africa - please click on PDF:
   

2. How to get to Ponta from South Africa.pdf
   

1. How do I get from Maputo to Ponta Do Ouro? You take a 15 minute ferry from downtown and then it is about a 2-3 hour bush ride. You can either take a local bus, costs about 150MTN/50Rands/$6, not too comfortable, hire a 4x4 or call us we can help organize a ride.
   

2. Are there banks in Ponta? YES - BCI bank has just opened a branch. There are 2 ATM’s that accept visa cards. We also accept Rands,Dollars and Euros besides the local Meticals.
   

3. What should I bring? Passports,  bring mosquito repellent and a small medicine pouch but also a 1st aid kit is available at the lodge. Cash.
   

4. Diving? Ponta is one of the top 10 dive sites in the world. Several reefs along the coastline each with their own unique character. You have reefs from 12 meters and loads of life to the more scary sharks at Pinnacles reef. There are 6 local operators and dives normally cost around 900MTN/R280 + a once off 60MTN/R20 dive tax. Make sure you have your dive cards with you. Gear is available for rent.
   

5. WHAT ABOUT DOLPHIN SWIMMING? This is loads of fun and you must budget 1050MTN/R305 for wild dolphin swimming.
   

6. Malaria? Malaria is more prevalent in the north of Mozambique. We have had no local cases of Malaria except people coming from infected areas and having relapses. Choose your medicine that suits you should you decide to take anti-malaria as certain medicines can cause nausea, stomach cramps & diarrhea.
   

7. Food? There are a number of nice restaurants in Ponta that we can recommend. The lodge has a nice restaurant and bar, serving up great food, with freshly made bread such as our famous German Pretzels. We also have a grill for campers who want to do their own cooking, but self prepared food must be eaten outside of the restaurant area.
   

8. Fishing? We can organize deep sea fishing or join me fishing from the shore.
   

9. Location of the Lodge? We are in front of a beautiful green hill. The lodge is about a 6 minute walk to the beach. We are away from the hectic center but close enough to the water, making the lodge the most ideal location.