Southern Mozambique, specifically Ponto do Ouro, is the host to this truly unique and memorable experience. That means a passport is required to discover swimming with the dolphins in Mozambique. Non South African passport holders need a visa which can be obtained at the border.

Sightings are never guaranteed as the dolphins are, in fact, wild animals. However, with the right people the chance of seeing these majestic creatures is about 80%. Whale Sharks can also be spotted during the summer months and guests can enjoy swimming with these gentle giants.

Maputo, Mozambique, 1 July – The Ponta do Ouro Marine Reserve, in the south of Mozambique, is to be given World Heritage status by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in December of this year, the Mozambican Tourism Minister said.

Fernando Sumbana told Mozambican news agency AIM, at the end of a meeting with his South African and Swazi counterparts that the decision aimed to protect and conserve marine species such as turtles, whales and dolphins.
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In the southern most point of Mozambique, in a little town known as Ponta do Ouro or Point of gold, lies a little oasis amongst old buildings and sandy roads.

Kaya Kweru is the latest establishment to find a home in this fast growing little town of Ponta do Ouro. It offers very comfortable, clean rooms for all kinds from budget travelers, big groups and families alike. It’s beautiful pool deck and bar offers cool relief during those humid hot summer days. All the rooms are serviced on a daily basis and has en suite bathrooms, with hot showers and fluffy towels. All rooms have Air conditioners, linen and is fully tiled.