• Maputo

    A peri-peri mix of Africa by the sea seasoned with take-away Portuguese traditions.
  • Zavora

    Great beaches and great diving.
  • Maxixe Mozambique

    Maxixe in Mozambique is a busy harbour across the bay from Inhambane.
  • Vilanculos

    An airstrip for frequent flyers and a laid back spot for the rest of the world.
  • Pemba Mozambique

    The commercial centre of Northern Mozambique and a beautiful sea side town.
  • Mozamique

    If you are looking for paradise with super cheap prices, yummy food and torquoise water. Stick on your backpack and go and explore the wonders that Mozambique have to offer.

You are here: | All regions | Mozambique | Ponta D ouro

Ponta D ouro

On the border of South Africa and Mozambique Ponta is a great place to start your backpacking adventure of Mozambique.

The Gateway to Mozambique

Ponta as it is fondly known, is home to marine life that very few places on the planet exhibit.

The waters are clean, turquoise and the daily activity of dolphins add to the relaxed life. You do need a 4x4 to get here but most of the lodges will pick you up at the border. Malaria is a threat so make sure you are prepared.

Places to Stay

 Feeling lucky?
(randomly selected service providers from all regions)

Karma Backpackers
A perfectly peaceful position - with mountains all around.
(Kestell,Drakensberg Backpacker Hostels)

Cape Town Backpackers
Cape Town backpackers says it all in the name......
(Cape Town City Bowl,Cape Town)

Hermanus Backpackers
Hermanus Backpackers just gets better and better, thanks to the hard work and dedication of the live-wire owners, Braam and Hayley.
(Hermanus,Overberg )

Amadiba Adventures
This is an amazing trip into the heart of the Wild Coast. Their office open daily from 7am to 10pm.
(Port Edward,Wild Coast)

Santa Paloma Guest Farm
Wake up on your wild side at this stunning private game reserve
(East London,Sunshine Coast)

Amakhala ‘Hands On’ Volunteers
A Big Five Reserve that offers lessons…
(Grahamstown,)

Ghandi’s Backpackers and Lodge
A Johannesburg backpackers which is where it’s rumoured that Ghandi stayed here 100 years ago.
(Johannesburg,Johannesburg)

Colesberg Backpackers
Colesberg is one of those famous half way stops between here and there.
(Colesberg,Eastern Cape Inland and the Karoo)

Beach House Backpackers
Situated in a milkwood forest on large grounds, the Beach House has an incredible view of the coastline and Dolphin’s Point.
(Wilderness,Garden Route)

Abseil Africa
Abseil in Cape Town - Drop off the edge of the mountain.
(Cape Town City Centre,Cape Town)