Located in southern Mozambique, Ponta do Ouro is a small coastal town popular with scuba divers who visit year round, primarily for bull and hammerhead shark encounters. Whale sharks and humpback whales can also be seen in season.
There are over 20 dive sites on the reefs of Ponta do Ouro, Ponta Malongane and Ponta Mamoli, home to an amazing and bio-diverse marine life primarily famed for shark encounters and suitable for experienced divers. The boats launch through the surf and the popular sites such as Doodles, Paradise and Checkers are only minutes away. Experienced divers will want to head out further to the edge of the continental shelf to sites like Pinnacles where hammerhead, bull and dusky sharks are frequently seen.
A popular time to visit is from October to April and humpback whales migrate past from April to November. Expect to see turtles, dolphin, whale sharks, honeycomb, eagle and manta rays as well as grey reef and leopard sharks. Visability ranges from 30-40 metres and the water temperature from 22-26C.
This exciting small group tour takes in three top dive destinations in Mozambique, each with its own unique characteristics and species to discover. A must for adventurous divers, and those looking for big fish encounters. Find Out More about Mozambique Diving Expedition
This guided dive safari along the KwaZulu-Natal coast and up into Mozambique offers amazing underwater wildlife experiences and an incredible diversity. Expect plenty of shark encounters! Find Out More about South Africa & Mozambique Dive Safari
Located in the small coastal town of Ponta do Ouro, this dedicated divers' lodge is the perfect base for divers to enjoy the local reefs of Malongane and Mamoli, home to fantastic shark encounters and more. Find Out More about Planet Scuba Guesthouse
