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Ponta do Ouro and Ponta Malongane

Southern Mozambique reefs, surf-launch adventures and protected coastal wildlife.

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44 sources • Updated Oct 29, 2026

Written by DiveJourney. Built from public sources and local operator knowledge. Last updated Oct 29, 2026.

Maputo National Park, About - Park authority confirms the 2021 merger and current protected-area name.
Maputo National Park, How to Get There - Current park-route guidance distinguishes paved Maputo access from sandy resort tracks and lists Kosi Bay hours; reconfirm before travel.
Maputo National Park, Rates and Fees - Official posted entrance and activity tariffs in MZN; whether each fee is already included in a supplier quote requires confirmation.
Maputo National Park, Specific Regulation (unofficial English translation of Ministerial Diploma 10/2023) - Official park-hosted non-official English translation: marine use zones, concessionary activities, permits, marine-mammal, turtle-tour and diver conduct; verify current interpretation with management.
Maputo National Park, Code of Conduct - Park rules about wildlife, driving, filming, fire, no collection and malaria precautions.
Maputo National Park, Ocean Safaris - Authority identifies July-November whale migration and names marine operators; listed operators are not guaranteed available.
Maputo National Park, Turtle Nesting Observations - Authority places turtle nesting October-March and hatching December-late March and advises organized tours.
Maputo National Park, Snorkeling - Park-recognized operator-assisted reef snorkeling, equipment and introductions.
Maputo National Park, Swimming with Dolphins - Park describes facilitated in-water dolphin experiences, subject to the park regulation.
Maputo National Park, Guided Safari - Park outlines lake, forest and beach safari options; tariffs and schedules should be reconfirmed.
Maputo National Park, Activities - Park activity menu for land wildlife, forest trails, birding and marine trips.
Maputo National Park, Contact - Park tourism and published emergency contact numbers.
Maputo National Park, Bird Watching - Park lists birdwatching areas and tour contact.
ANAC, Ponta do Ouro (legacy reserve page) - Historical reserve description and seasonal species context; ferry and dirt-road guidance on this page is stale, and the current Maputo National Park source takes precedence.
PADI, Diving Ponta do Ouro - PADI community destination page discusses reef diving and seasonal whale, shark and turtle opportunities; sightings and site access not guaranteed.
PADI, Gozo Azul Diving - Directory identifies a Ponta do Ouro dive center advertising scuba, freediving, snorkeling, training and equipment; verify classes and departures directly.
PADI, Malongane Beach Resort - Dive-center listing for Ponta Malongane offering scuba, freediving and snorkeling, with facilities and rental inventory.
Malongane Beach Resort, Activities - Local operator describes Malongane rock-pool snorkeling, local reefs, ocean safaris and freediving.
Ponta Malongane, Open Water Reefs - Operator site profiles named shallow-to-middepth Malongane reefs including Steps, Ridge, Steve's Ledge and Texas; marketing is not a verified dive availability schedule.
Ponta Malongane, Advanced Reefs - Operator lists named deeper reefs, including Anchor, Three Sisters, Mavericks and Pinnacles, with reported depths.
Malongane Beach Resort, FAQs - Local travel logistics, on-request transfers, cash, fuel, mobile signal and 4x4 recommendations; confirm details directly.
Malongane Beach Resort, Contacts - Operator describes sandy access to Malongane from Ponta do Ouro; route needs 4x4.
Malongane Beach Resort, 2026 Rates - Published 2026 seasonal accommodation dates and statement that reef tax is excluded, with tariffs in an image; live quote needed.
Back to Basics Adventures, Reef Diving - Ponta do Ouro operator on reef diving year-round, July-November humpbacks, November-April shark emphasis, advertised water temperatures and visibility.
Back to Basics Adventures, Snorkeling Trips - Ponta operator describes ocean-safari snorkeling, group-size/weather dependency and included rental gear.
Back to Basics Adventures, Scuba Courses - Ponta diving courses from beginner through rescue and dive master; course formats and prerequisites to be verified.
Back to Basics Adventures, Prices 2024-2025 - Historical operator list of equipment-inclusive/exclusive dive prices and payment policy, explicitly labelled 2024-2025 and not treated as current quote.
Visit Mozambique, Climate - Official national tourism climate overview: broadly dry May-September, wetter October-April; southern conditions can differ.
UN World Food Programme, Mozambique Climate and Weather Monitoring - National rainy and dry seasons and high weather variability; not a local sea-state forecast.
ANAC, Useful Information - Official authority covers currency, language, mobile services, 220V 50Hz electrical service, Type C/F and tipping.
Electrical Safety First, Mozambique Adaptors - Independent electrical-safety source additionally identifies Type M plugs.
Mozambique High Commission UK, Visa Section (2026 update) - Government notice on new eVisa/ETA platform launched February 2026, visa-exempt passport list and required pre-authorization.
Government of Mozambique, eVisa and eTA Portal - Official place to check and submit current prior authorization or visas; passport-specific outcome not guaranteed.
UK FCDO, Mozambique Entry Requirements - Government guidance on ETA lead time, documents and variable land-border restrictions; British-specific amounts not generalized to all travelers.
US Department of State, Mozambique Travel Advisory (August 2026) - Recent national security, health, road-transport and unrest risks; not a destination-specific safety endorsement.
UK FCDO, Mozambique Health - Medical evacuation risk, limited medical facilities and ambulance contact guidance.
UK FCDO, Mozambique Getting Help - Published Mozambique emergency numbers; phone connectivity and service levels may vary.
UK FCDO, Mozambique Safety and Security - Daylight-driving, required third-party car insurance and documentation, road disruptions and cash access.
US CDC, Mozambique Travelers Health - Malaria prevention and travel-health consultation recommendations.
DAN Southern Africa, Contact - 24-hour dive medicine hotline +27 82 810 6010, medical coordination service; local chamber availability is not specified.
Aeroportos de Mocambique, Airports - Airport authority identifies Maputo International Airport and its MPM code.
South African Government News Agency, BMA Easter Holiday Plan (2026) - 2026 government report gives normal Kosi Bay border opening 08:00-17:00 and temporary holiday extensions; check for new changes.
Destination hero photo by Derek Keats (historical) - Divers admiring a very large potato bass at Ponta do Ouro, Mozambique. CC BY 2.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/). Cropped and resized for the cover.
Destination hero photo by dani grau - Representative photo. Wild dolphin underwater, photographed in the Red Sea. Unsplash License (https://unsplash.com/license). Photographer: https://unsplash.com/@danigrau. Cropped and resized for the cover.