Brittlestar Guesthouse and Dive Centre
Ponta do Ouro Mozambique

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.