Ponta Mamoli is situated on the south east coast of Mozambique, nestled in a prisitne natural coastline, approximately 100kms south of Maputo and 25kms north of Kosi Bay Border.
A number of rare and varied ecosystems can be found in the area, from unspoilt expanses of beach, dune forests, fresh water coastal lakes and floodplains characterised by expanses of bulrushes and papyrus.
Ponta Mamoli is well known for its pristine natural coastline with a subtropical climate. Here you will find magnificent expanses of beaches and unspoilt offshore reefs which offer excellent scuba diving and snorkelling.
It is no surprise that Ponta Mamoli is considered to be one of the top beaches in the whole of Mozambique!
There is a great variety of things to do and see in the area besides the usual beach activities, such as swimming, snorkelling, tanning and leisurely beach walks.
Those that prefer more action-packed holidays will not be disappointed!
From October through to March and you have a very good chance of seeing the turtles laying eggs on the beach at night… sometimes right in front of the villa!
Please respect and be mindful of keeping your distance and minimising any form of disturbance so as to allow these incredible sea creatures to follow nature’s course. Lights chase the turtles back into the sea so use of any form of light during turtle viewing is strictly forbidden.
Dolphins are often seen surfing the waves in front of Blue Waves almost all year round.
Whales can be seen breaching from the decks at Blue Waves from July to October.
Dolphin viewing boat rides and swimming with dolphins can be arranged from Ponta do Ouro or Ponta Malongane. Whale watching excursions can also be arranged. Chat with the locals who will refer you to reliable operators.
Ponta Malongane is a fun 25-minute drive away on the dune roads. This little village is famous for its vibey bars and restaurants and is a great place to go for meals and a fun night out with music, dancing and great company!
Small bars and restaurants will be found from here all the way down to Ponta do Ouro, a 45-minute drive away from Blue Waves. Don’t hesitate to stop in and have a drink to experience the local hospitality!
There are scuba diving centres in both Ponta do Ouro and Ponta Malongane.
They supply all your diving gear and some of the dive centres also offer dive courses, so even if you are not a qualified diver you can still manage to experience and underwater adventure!
Frederico’s Bay, a famous snorkelling spot, is only a few hundred meters away from Blue Waves.
At low tide, Frederico’s becomes an amazing snorkelling spot right from the beach, or to just wallow in the calm waters, so make sure that you pack your snorkelling gear for your stay at Blue Waves!
Deep Sea Fishing is very good along this stretch of coast.
There are great fishing charter companies in Ponta do Ouro who will take you on a full day deep sea fishing trip. Keep your catch of the day for a spectacular, fresh seafood dinner back at the Villa!
Beach horse rides can be arranged at the White Pearl Resort, not far from Blue Waves.
This is quite a unique and serene experience, being able to ride in the shore break at sunrise or sunset on the breathtaking beaches.
The Maputo Special Elephant Reserve is a 30-minute drive from Blue Waves, perfect for a day trip into a game reserve where you can see wildlife such as zebra, giraffe, elephants, impala, wildebeest etc.
Please note that you do need a 4×4 to drive through the reserve.
This stretch of the Mozambique coastline is great for surfing, paddling, kiteboarding, beach cycling and fishing.
A morning run along the beach is stunning.
Surfing lessons are offered in Ponta do Oura.