Accommodation in Ponta do Ouro is widely advertised in most of the travelling or lifestyle magazines in South Africa, as well as the internet. Most of the resorts and other forms of accommodation have South African agents, which simplifies matters somewhat as poor telecommunications and sometimes language barriers make it difficult to deal directly with any party in Ponta. It is also easier dealing with an agent as payment for accommodation can be made in Rands. Although South African Rands as well as US dollars are widely accepted in Mozambique the 'local exchange rates' are somewhat dodgy and may vary from day to day. The official exchange rate is +- 3.5 MZM (metical) to R1.00 or 24 MZM to $ 1.00. When entering Mozambique, MZM must be used at the border. There is a wide variety of accommodation types and prices available to be had in Ponta ranging from the basics to the superior. Camping, self catering, hotel, lodge and beach house accommodation can be had as well as accommodation at the diving club for divers.
Ponta d'Ouro offers a superb environment for a relaxing and event filled holiday, whether it is a family holiday or you are to go there for the diving, fishing, or windsailing. While it doesn't offer city style nightlife and clubbing, which to many people is a boon, the restaurants and pubs offer pleasant entertainment in a laid back manner. All of the water sport activities in any event provides for enough exercise not to want to gyrate on the dance floor at night as well. The dune forests offer pleasant walking opportunities and if you like bird watching you may even be rewarded in spotting a fish owl. Some holidaymakers actually tow their ski boats and or ski jets along and the odd micro light aircraft can also be spotted.
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