DIVE
PONTA MAMOLI
MOZAMBIQUE
  WITH REEFCOMBER TOURS

Updated June 2004

PONTA MAMOLI
Ponta Mamoli is situated only 22kms from the Kosi Bay/Ponta do Ouro border post, and 17kms north of Ponta do Ouro. The drive, which will take +/- 30 mins, is recommended for 4x4 vehicles only. From Maputo, the distance is +/- 85kms south, a 4x4 drive of 3 hours. Upon arrival, vehicles are parked on a cleared, shaded and secure plateau, overlooking the bay. From the parking area, it is only a short walk to the central restaurant/bar and accommodation area.

 

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Accommodation consists of private sea facing wooden chalets. All are fully serviced and equipped with 2 x ¾-sized beds, en-suite showers, toilets and basins, ceiling fans and a shaded sea-facing veranda. Well-lit wooden boardwalks, carefully built to protect the delicate coastal vegetation, access all. In addition, there is one luxury unit, equipped with a double Queen sized bed and a larger en-suite bathroom facility. The accommodation area is just off the beach, but fully protected and shaded by coastal bush and tropical palm trees.

The restaurant is built on the small hilltop, with stunning views over the beach and bay area to the front, and over a lily covered lake to the rear. Guests sit outside on the large covered wooden deck, overlooking the swimming pool, taking in the fresh sea breeze. 3 meals a day are served. The pub is built to offer some of the best views in the world, allowing guests to soak in those beautiful African sunsets, or even sip an early morning cup of coffee as the sun rises over the warm Indian Ocean.

Dive planning is done at the end of each day, in and around the restaurant and pub area. Divers assemble their equipment prior to each dive, at the storage and washing facility, which is then taken and loaded onto the boats. The divers can either take the short walk to the boat, or await the vehicle to give them a ride. After dives, equipment is washed, hung up and stored by the fully trained staff. For photographers and videographers, camera wash-bins are situated next to the restaurant area.

Besides the setting of this little paradise, the coral reefs that stretch north and south respectively will awe divers from around the world. Many know the reefs called Bass City and the Pinnacles, which are just south of Ponta Mamoli. In the bay of Mamoli itself are a number of beautiful dive sites. Just to the north, is the large bay of Ponta Techobanine, which has such prolific coral growth areas; it will take years for a diver to visit them all. With corals as thick as rain forests, and fish life from the smallest to the biggest to suit, Ponta Mamoli will provide divers with some of the finest tropical diving in the world. For snorkellers, there are the shore entry rocky areas that stretch out from the point, or boat rides can be arranged to visit further sites and to look for the dolphin pods that inhabit the region.

In season, and in the evenings, Turtle watching sessions are arranged. Guests are driven up the beaches to find the large female Turtles that have crawled up the beach to lay their precious eggs. The vehicles are careful to remain below any high water mark, and therefore these trips are weather, tide and season dependant.

Ponta Mamoli will never rush you, never hustle you and never bore you.
    

Packages & Costs :

LOW SEASON RATES:
Accommodation:

Mid-week: Mon – Thurs. R600 p/p p/night

Weekend: Fri. – Sun  R720 p/p p/night

3 Family chalets - sleep 4 persons in same room

Sea facing chalet  - sleeps 2 people

 

HIGH SEASON RATES:

R840 p/p p/

 

The above accommodation includes breakfast lunch and dinner

 

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING BOOKING CONDITIONS FOR MAMOLI:

 

BOOKINGS WILL ONLY BE CONFIRMED ON RECEIPT OF A 35% NON REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT.
FULL PAYMENT 30 DAYS PRIOR TO ARRIVAL
No dives planned for Christmas or New Years Day
Non-payment of deposit will result in cancellation of booking without notice
Cancellations made 8 or more days prior to arrival will be subject to a 50% levy
No refunds will be given for bookings cancelled within 7 days of arrival.
No single supplement in high season
Single supplement 50% added
Dive credits only given for medical reasons and only valid for 6 months
Day dives are not exchangeable for night dives; night dives are payable prior to dive
Border transfers will run at set times only
All dive cards are to be handed in on arrival, logbooks are checked
The resort does cater for vegetarians on request
No credits for accommodation if clients depart earlier
Private drinks not allowed at pool, pub and dining areas.
No baby sitting available

Dives:

5 or more dives per person, pre-booked & paid = R200 per dive

4 or less dives per person, pre-booked & paid = R225 per dive

Single Dives or dives booked & paid for at the Resort = R250 per dive

Cyalume R35

Snorkeling trips per person 60 minutes min. 6 people R160

Maritime tax per diver – duration of stay R20

Equipment hire per item per day:

Wetsuit or reg or BCD or cylinder R50

Weightbelt, mask, snorkel, fins R10

Per Set (BCD/Reg & Cylinder) R100

Day visitors entrance fee R10 p/p p/day

Border transfers R150 return

E6 processing is available.

 

How to get there :

You will have to make your own way to the Kosi Bay border post (a map will be provided on confirmation of booking), but from the border, we are able to do a border collection at R60 return.
VISAS: All visitors must have visas for Mozambique. Speak to Reefcomber Tours or consult the nearest Mozambican consulate or embassy.

Currency :

The Metical. But take US$ and ZAR in cash and / or travellers cheques. A few places accept credit cards.

When to go:

Dec to March is very hot (tropical climate). April to Nov is much more pleasant.

Time : GMT + 2hrs

Health:

What to pack:

Loose, comfortable, well worn clothing, well worn walking shoes, beach wear, snorkelling gear if not renting from the lodges, personal medication and toiletries, money belt, protective wear and gear for the tropical sun and rain.
CUSTOMS ALLOWANCE: 20 kg + 1 item of hand luggage.

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