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maresolponta@mozbookings.com
Mar e Sol is situated in Ponta do Ouro, Mozambique, just 30 minutes
drive from the Kosi Bay border.
Located directly on the Main Beach of Ponta D’ Ouro, the Mar
e Sol Residential & Holiday Resort consists of up-market fully
serviced and well appointed log Homes nestled on a coastal dune
in a safe and secure Complex with majestic views of the Bay, Main
Beach and Coastline as far as the eye can see.
Sheltered in a dune forest just above the bay, the houses at Mar
e Sol put you right in amongst the life of Ponta do Ouro, while
at the same time providing you with tranquil surroundings, and a
relaxing atmosphere.
With its view of the bay, and such beautiful surroundings, you won't
want to leave your deck, but if you really want to experience Ponta
do Ouro, then a short walk to beach is all you need to get to the
heart of it.
Not far away lies a market, restaurants, shops and a few diving
camps. Further along the road towards Ponta Malangane you'll find
a 4x4 driving trail as well as a restaurant or two.
The house (Number 13 & 14) sleeps 10 with two bathrooms and
four bedrooms, each with air-conditioning and overhead fans. Two
of the rooms have direct access to the deck, one of which has an
en-suite bathroom.
Extras include a dishwasher (number 13 only) and a side by side
fridge/freezer with a built in water filter and ice maker. DSTV
is available and included in your rental, but you might want to
bring a few DVDs to play in case the weather gets bad.
The house is serviced twice daily, just make sure to arrange the
cleaning times with reception when you arrive.
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 Accommodation
Four bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 10 sleeper house with covered deck and
patio, outside shower, supplied with municipal electricity and serviced
twice daily.
All bed linen, bath towels and kitchen towels are provided for 10
people. Please bring your own swimming towels. Main bedroom has
a king size bed, built in cupboards, digital safe, hairdryer, ceiling
fan, air-conditioner and glass doors opening onto the patio with
sea view and an en-suite bathroom (unit 13 only) with shower, basin
and toilet. Second bedroom has a king size bed, built in cupboards,
hairdryer, ceiling fan, air-conditioner and glass doors opening
onto the patio with sea view. Third bedroom has 1 single bed, 2
bunk beds, built in cupboards, ceiling fan and air-conditioner.
Fourth bedroom has 1 single bed, 2 bunk beds, built in cupboards,
ceiling fan and air-conditioner.
Main bathroom has full bath, separate shower, toilet and basin.
Second bathroom has shower, basic and toilet.
Kitchen is well equipped with place settings for 12 people and a
generous supply of glassware, crockery, stainless steel cookware,
and general utensils. 4 Plate electric stove with thermofan oven,
side by side fridge freezer with built in cold water filter and
ice making facility, microwave, dishwasher (unit 13 only) - please
ensure you bring your own dishwasher tablets (3 in 1) as they are
not available in Ponta do Ouro, breakfast bar with 8 bar stools
Living room has 2 ceiling fans and an air-conditioner. It has a
leather lounge suite, dresser and coffee table. There are also 6
mini ottomans for extra seating. The living room is equipped with
flat screen LCD TV, DSTV - subscription is included in the rental
(PVR in 13, normal decoder in 14), DVD Player.
Patio consists of a wooden deck extending the full width of the
house. The centre section is covered where a 12 seater patio set
is situated. In addition there is 4 burner stainless steel Cadac
gas braai with oven and side burner. Gas for the braai is included.
Parking for units 13 and 14 are at the top car park where 2 parkings
are reserved for each unit. There is a car wash area for cars and
boats at top parking as well.
Laundry service available (wash and iron). Pricing available at
reception.
Mar e sol Features:
· Located directly on the Main Beach
· Safe swimming in Bay in front of Complex
· The only Luxury complex in Ponta D’ Ouro
· 24hr Security & full Maid Service
· Private access to the Beach from Complex
· Fully serviced/air-conditioned Luxury Homes
· Nestled on a pristine Coastal Dune
· Walking distance to Shops & Restaurants
· Unparalleled views of Main Beach/Coastline
Pricing
Low Season - R300 per person per night minimum
4 people maximum 10 people
High Season - R400 per person per night minimum 4 people
maximum 10 people
Peak Season - R450 per person per night minimum 8 people
maximum 10 people
Activities
Swimming, surfing, diving, fishing and all sorts of other
activities are available in the bay area that are sure to provide
you with enough excitement to keep you busy for quite a while. If
you want a more relaxing holiday, then walks on the beach, or up
to the lighthouse, will give you a chance of seeing turtles laying
eggs (October to December), or some of Ponta's dolphins surfing
in the waves.
Diving
Diving is one of Ponta do Ouro's main attractions. One of the top
ten best diving sites in the world, Ponta do Ouro offers a wide
range of reefs to dive, ranging from 12m to 55m. Equipment can be
rented from most diving operators.
Fishing
There are many excellent fishing opportunities at Ponta do
Ouro. Rock and surf, deep sea and fly fishing are all options worth
exploring. Catches from the shore include Pompano, Rock Cod, Sand
Sharks, Stumpnose and Kingfish exceeding 20kg as well as many other
species. Fishing from a boat/jet-ski/kayak you can hope to catch
Couta, Wahoo, Tuna, Dorado and possibly Amberjack.
No bottom fishing allowed. Catching of Potato Bass is strictly prohibited
as well as the capture of reef fish. Permits for fishing as well
as boat/jet-ski launching permits can be obtained from the maritime
officer (normally found at the boat launching area in his white
shirt).
Directions
The Kosi Bay border post is the closest and best way to get to Ponta
do Ouro. It is open from 08:00 till 17:00, 7 days a week. The last
few kilometres between Mar e Sol and the border must be crossed
using a 4x4. This is very important as the roads are very soft and
sandy. Normal vehicles will not be allowed to make the journey.
It is also important that you let your tyres down before you leave
the border (between 1.2 and 1.5 bars).
If you do not own a 4x4, you can park your car at the border at
a cost of R30 per day at Skelm's Parking (082 624 6518) which is
secure. You can arrange for a border transfer to Mar e Sol.
From Johannesburg we recommend the following route (approximately
7 hours non-stop):
Witbank - N12 via East Rand or N4 via Pretoria
Hendrina - N11
Ermelo - N11
Piet Retief - N2
Pongola - N2
Jozini Dam (Turn left off N2 go over mountain pass and over dam
wall)
Follow signs that say Kosi Bay until you see border post signs,
there is one right turn at a T junction.
Past Tembe Elephant Reserve
Last town eManguzi - good Spar, banks and fuel - 28km from border
Please make sure you leave enough time to get to the border. The
last portion of the journey is on dirt road. There is also a possibility
of holdups due to road works in the area.
Shops
There is one main shopping centre in Ponta do Ouro which sells all
the basics. Bread, sugar, milk, chocolates, cereal, tinned food,
bait and many other odds and ends. At the open air market you can
find some essential fresh vegetables such as tomatoes and lettuce.
Near the market you can also find a butchery which sells meat from
both South Africa and Mozambique. The butchery also sells bait,
cheese, butter and a few bits of fishing tackle.
If you find yourself with the urge to fish, but without tackle,
the shop at Praia de Ouro Sul's Bar (recommended by the way) sells
rods, lures, hooks and quite a few other useful items.
Cash and credit cards
Rands are readily acceptable in Ponta do Ouro, and most prices are
displayed in rands as well as metacais, however there are no ATMs
and very few restaurants and shops take credit cards. Please make
sure you bring enough cash with you to last the trip. Alternatively,
if you need cash, you can travel back over the border to eManguzi
which is 28km from the border to get some.
Boat
Mar e Sol has a wash bay and enough space for you to keep your boat.
You'll have to purchase a license from the maritime officer before
you are permitted to launch however. Launching is done from the
beach in the bay just below Mar e Sol. Quad biking is allowed for
person above the ages of 16 years.
Cell phone reception
T here are 1 or 2 bars of Vodacom signal at Mar e Sol. Alternatively,
for a better signal, the top parking lot at Mar e Sol gives 3 bars
of Vodacom signal. If you have roaming enabled, you will receive
5 bars almost anywhere in Ponta do Ouro.
Please bring own:
Swimming towels
Dustbin bags
Dishwashing liquid
Dishwasher tablets (Finish 3 in 1)
Soap and personal toiletries
Please arrange with reception on arrival for your preferred time
to have the unit serviced.
The water in the resort is borehole water and has proved safe to
drink in the past, however it is recommended that the filtered water
from the fridge fountain be used for drinking purposes or bottled
water be purchased in the village.
Email for Reservations:
maresolponta@mozbookings.com
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