Ponta do Ouro

Ponta do Ouro is a town in Mozambique's extreme south, located on the Mozambique Channel, south of Maputo and just north of the South African border. The name comes from the Portuguese word "point of gold," which refers to a cape on the beach's southern end.

Ponta do Ouro is in the far south of Mozambique, near the South African border. The town is often thought of as a seaside resort town, with large stretches of sand, posh B&Bs, and authentic restaurants. Ponta do Ouro is one of Mozambique's most popular tourist destinations, with visitors flocking here to relax on the beautiful beaches or to take advantage of the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to swim with dolphins. There's no doubting that the shorelines here are spectacular; the half-moon bay that runs from the downtown area to the easternmost cape contains a beach that alone is worth the trip to Ponta do Ouro.

Location: Ponta do Ouro, Mozambique
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Best time to visit: August, September
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