A warm welcome to Brittlestar
Guesthouse and Dive Centre Ponta do Ouro Mozambique, Brittlestar guesthouse
can only accommodate between 24-28 guests at any one time and Brittlestar
is an owner-managed resort, we can guarantee you the personal attention
and professional service you deserve. No more competing for dive boats
anddive times! Brittlestar is the perfect dive destination, with packages
to suit every budget. Brittlestar also has a 10-sleeper house on the same
premises.
Brittlestar Reservations: book@go.mozbookings.com
Set in the hub of Ponta do Ouro and yet only a 300m walk from the main
beach, Brittlestar overlooks the bay of Ponta Do Ouro.
Brittlestar also boasts a roof bar, which is fully operational with
Pool Table and Dart Board. Bathrooms have both hot and cold running water.
Enjoy delicious meals, cuisine to please even the most discerning palate.
For the energetic: a walk up to the lighthouse…for the less energetic,
soak up the sun on pristine beaches or simply relax upstairs at the roof
bar and enjoy the picturesque view whilst sipping tantalizing cocktails.
Brittlestar offers diving excursions to reefs that teem with marine life.
We have impressive fish diversity on our reefs, with over 1100 species
having been positively identified. Visit "Bass City" for encounters
with "Bert" our friendly resident Potato Bass … or "Pinnacles"
or "Atlantis" for our more advanced divers; for adrenalin-filled
encounters with Hammerheads and Zambezis to name but a few of the sharks
you might see. Don't forget your snorkels; as dolphins or whale-sharks
might also be in the vicinity. With so many other reefs to explore, we
can guarantee you a unique diving experience!
Brittlestar's aim is to put the pleasure back into diving, by making
diving as effortless as possible. No gear to carry, or boats to load!
You and your equipment are transported to and from the beach, our staff
washes your gear and cylinders filled ready for the next dive. We have
a fully equipped 8 metre rubber duck.
They are inspected annually to ensure compliance to the Mozambican Maritime
Safety Authority regulations. This includes ensuring radio communications,
GPS, flares, safety flotation devices, DAN oxygen, first aid kits, etc.
We emphasize diving safety and our equipment is maintained to a high standard.
All dives are Instructor supervised.
As we only accommodate between 24 to 28 guests at any one time and Brittlestar
is an owner-managed resort, we can guarantee you the personal attention
and professional service you deserve. No more competing for dive boats
and dive times!
Brittlestar is the perfect dive destination, with packages to suit every
budget.
Accommodation at Brittlestar Guesthouse and Dive Centre , Ponta do Ouro
Brittlestar also has a 10-sleeper house on the same premises. The house
sleeps ten privately (three air conditioned bedrooms), DSTV, Home Theatre
System, Fridge/Freezer. One bedroom has an en-suite bathroom with an additional
bathroom for the other two bedrooms. The house has secure parking. The
house can be hired as a single entity with or without self-catering or
as individual rooms on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis.
Brittlestar is a 9 bedroom lodge. All bedrooms are air-conditioned. Seven
of the bedrooms have shared bathrooms while two of the family bedrooms
each have their own en-suite bathrooms. The lodge has satellite television
(DSTV), Home Theatre System and secure parking.
Activities
There are numerous activities available for guests to do in Ponta do Ouro.
All these activities can be booked and arranged by us should you wish
to participate in any of them!
Fishing Charters
Inclusive bait, tackle, rods and soft drinks. Rate quoted is per boat
of 6 people
Spear Fishing Safaris
Inclusive of soft drinks. Half Day Spear fishing charter with a maximum
of 4 people. You need to provide your own equipment. From R 2000.00 per
boat. Equipment available by arrangement well in advance.
Ocean Explorer Safari
Includes snorkel gear. An exclusive boat trip looking for whales (June
- December), dolphins, turtles. Snorkel on shallow reefs. R1300.00 per
2 hour Safari. Alternatively R220.00 per person with a minimum of 6 people
required.
Guided Kayak Safari
Includes use of kayak.. A 2 hour guided Kayak Safari from the Point of
Gold to the Lighthouse and back. R165.00 per person, minimum of 2 people
required.
Care 4 You - Beauty Salon
For those that wish to be pampered we offer facials, massages, pedicures,
manicures, Eyelash and eyebrow tints, waxing etc.
Kite Surfing Lessons
Includes rental of kite. 2 hour lesson @ R375.00 per person per lesson.
On average 3-4 lessons required to ride. IKO certified instructors.
Surfing Lessons - includes rental of surf board
1½ Hour lesson @ R150.00 per lesson.
Dolphin Encounters
A 1 hour encounter requiring a minimum of 6 and maximum of 12 people.
R220.00 per adult, R170.00 per child under 12. Smaller groups can be accommodated
on existing trips booked if space is available. Funds generated from the
above programs goes to DCA as a contribution to various conservation and
research initiatives.
Horse Safaris
Ponta Mamoli, Quad ride to Mamoli, Horse Ride and lunch provided. Booking
in advance is essential.
Jet Ski Banana Rides
3 Seater Banana charged at R100.00 per person per half hour. Minimum 2
people.
Quad Bike Rentals
Hourly Rate - R350.00 per hour includes full tank of petrol
½ Day Rate - R500.00 includes full tank of petrol
Full Day Rate - R650.00 includes full tank of petrol
Quad Ventures
Full day with Guide. Includes snorkeling, bird watching, breakfast, lunch,
sundowner (cocktail of your choice), snacks. R800.00 per person. Minimum
2 people.
Quad Sundowners
Lake Malongane. Snacks and sundowners provided (Cocktail of your choice).
R300.00 per person. Min 2 people.
Quad Bikes
Please note there are new rules that apply as of immediate effect (14
July 2005) in Ponta do Ouro in terms of Quad Bikes. Due to the number
of high accident rates, the following rules have been instituted.
1. Children under the age of 16 Years will not be allowed to ride Quad
bikes in town
2. Underage children may only ride the quads in the designated area outside
the village. Quads must be transported to and from the area on a trailer.
3. Unruly behavior on quads will not be tolerated
4. The official speed limit in the village is 20Km's per hour, anyone
exceeding this will be fined
5. Noisy quads will be fined
6. You are required to carry your drivers license with you at all times
when driving your quad
Persons not adhering to the above rules will be open to prosecution. Minimum
fine of R1000.00 and or confiscation of the bike.
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Information about Brittlestar Guesthouse and Dive Centre
Type of Accommodation at
Brittlestar Guesthouse and Dive Centre |
Guesthouse
Self Catering House |
Room/Chalet equipment |
Ensuite Bathroom
Tea/ Coffee
Towels
Fans
Cutlery & Crockery
Braai Facilities
Hob (gas/electric)
Bedding
Fridge
Freezer |
Fan/Heater/Aircon |
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Towels Provided |
Yes |
Distance from beach |
300 meters |
Road Access |
4wd
Tar/Sand |
Collect from Border |
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Collect from Airport |
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Nearest Border |
Kosi Bay 20km |
Airport Nearby |
Yes
Maputo 150km |
Credit cards accepted |
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Pet Policy |
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Internet |
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Local Mobile Phone coverage |
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Power supply |
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Plug points |
2 Pin round |
Activities/dive centre |
Fishing
Ocean Explorer Safari
Dolphin Encounters
Horse Safaris
Jet Ski Banana Rides
Quad Ventures
Quad Sundowners |
Shop on site |
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Shops nearby |
Local |
Drinking Water |
Bottled |
Mosquito nets provided |
Yes |
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