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Praia de Ouro Sul

Praia de Ouro Sul is situated in southern Mozambique, approximately 30 minutes drive from the Kosi Bay border post between KwaZulu-Natal and Mozambique. The resort is situated less than 400 km north of Durban, and approximately 700 km from Johannesburg, South Africa.

The resort is five minutes drive from the coastal village Ponta do Ouro, one of three key diving spots in southern Mozambique.

 ACCOMMODATION

Accommodation in permanent tents, constructed onto a wooden deck, fully equipped, is available throughout the year at Praia de Ouro Sul. You can choose between a superior tent (accommodating only two people), a single luxury tent (accommodating a maximum of four people in an open area) and double luxury tents (accommodating a maximum of four people each in a tent, two tents situated next to each other on a wooden deck, sharing a kitchenette). All tents have electricity and hot and cold water.

   The only superior tent (called "The Salon") accommodates only two people and is ideal for honeymoon couples and other couples celebrating a special event. Apart from the usual furniture that can be found in all of the tents, the superior tent also have two loungers on the patio, a queen size bed and linen of the very best quality. All the furniture in the superior tent is ivory, and the colour scheme is blue and ivory. There is also a bath in the bathroom as well as a shower, basin and toilet. The self-catering basket with crockery and cutlery, etc. to be used at the boma, is included in the daily rate. Also included in the superior tent's rates are two breakfasts and two dinner discount vouchers, food only, daily (except for Mondays, out of season, when the restaurant is closed.)

Every tent, be it a single, double or superior tent, has a refrigerator, tea/coffee making facilities, a separate bathroom with a shower, basin and toilet (the superior tent also has a bath), a wardrobe, a desk/dressing table with a chair, a fan and patio furniture. Bedding and towels are supplied. No swimming towels are supplied in the tents - please bring your own or hire swimming towels from reception.

Please note that no braais (barbeques) are allowed at the tents. A boma (communal braai area) with thatched roof, kitchenette, electricity and a large braai area is available for braais and cooking. The restaurant serves breakfast, light meals during the day and dinner daily, except for out of season, when the restaurant is closed on Mondays.
Tents are serviced daily.

Single luxury tents accommodate four people in an open area. Apart from the furniture that can be found in all of the tents, two ¾ beds and one bunker bed are supplied in the standard tents. A self-catering basket with crockery and cutlery, etc., to be used at the boma, is supplied with the payment of a refundable deposit of R300,00 for the basket and the other crockery and cutlery in the tent, payable on arrival.

ABOUT THE AREA

Ponta do Ouro, the neighbouring village, is about 5 minutes drive by quad bike or 4 x 4 vehicle from Praia de Ouro Sul. Ponta do Ouro is well-known for it's excellent scuba-diving among world-famous coral reefs.

Although peace has reigned in Mozambique for some 13 years now, the ravages of a sixteen year long civil war that followed an equally protracted liberation war remain evident everywhere one goes in the country. In Ponta do Ouro, many of the houses, destroyed during the war, are being restored to their former glory.

In Ponta do Ouro, the following, among others, can be found:

   1. a shopping centre where you can buy basic necessities and bread, cold drinks, etc.
   2. an open-air market, selling anything from vegetables to headache tablets
   3. a few restaurants, one also serving light meals during the day. You can also buy fresh bread, pies and cake here daily
   4. curio shops
   5. a beach camp, from which many diving schools and swimming with dolphins excursions operate.

FISHING

Fishing and diving is what this area is famous for.

Various game fish such as Kings, barracuda, wahoo and tuna are targeted off ski boats throughout the year. Sailfish and black marlin is to be found in season. Anglers are having success off ski boats, jet skis and kayaks.

Bookings for ski boat charters can be made when you book your accommodation, or through Reception at the Resort. Charters vary in price from R3,500 (US$ 500) on Gozo Azul (4 - 6 pax), to an executive charter on Filho de Praia from R4,000 (US$ 600) (4 pax).

Rock and surf fishing is also very popular and stumpnose, pompano and kings are regularly caught. The services of our local guide can be booked through Reception.

As the area is a marine reserve, bottom reef fishing is not allowed.  We support the catch and release principle.


SCUBA DIVING

Ponta is one of the top ten scuba diving sites in the world, with various coral reefs at depths from 12 meters to 55 meters.

There are several diving operators in the village. Gozo Azul is our preferred operator and bookings can be made through Reception. The cost will be from approximately R220 (US$ 30), and gear and cylinders can be rented from most operators
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CONFERENCES AND TEAM BUILDING EVENTS

Praia de Ouro Sul will put the sparkle back into your business.  It is the perfect setting for your executive conference, with luxurious accommodation, outstanding hospitality, gourmet catering and exceptional personal service.  All the luxury tents that form part of the conferencing package are of superior quality, offer superb service and are all within walking distance of each other.

2009 RATES

SINGLE TENT

# Rates in season for single tents: (Gauteng school holidays during March/April, September and December/January)
:ZAR R1 450,00 per night per tent. Rate for two guests only: ZAR1 250,00 per night per tent.

# Rates out of season for single tents: (Gauteng school terms and school holidays during June/July):
ZA R1 250,00 per night per tent. Rate for two guests only: ZAR1 100,00 per tent per night. Out of season rates include dinner vouchers, food only, for all guests, except for Mondays, when the restaurant is closed (out of season).

DOUBLE TENT

# Rates in season for double tents: (Gauteng school holidays during March/April, September and December/January):
ZAR1 550,00 per night per tent. Rate for two guests only: R1 350,00 per night per tent.

# Rates out of season for double tents: (Gauteng school terms and school holidays during June/July):
ZAR1 350,00 per night per tent. Rate for two guests only: ZAR1 200,00 per tent per night. Out of season rates include dinner discount vouchers, food only, for all guests, except for Mondays when the restaurant is closed (out of season).

SUPERIOR TENT

    *  Rates in season for the superior tent: (Gauteng school holidays during March/April, September and December/January):
 ZAR1 600,00 per night per tent.

    * Rates out of season for the superior tent: (Gauteng school terms and school holidays during June/July):
     ZA R1 400,00 per night per tent.