Is Ponta do Ouro safe?

Ponta do Ouro is classified as a low risk malaria area – please speak to your GP regarding the necessity of precautionary medication. You will need to pack mosquito repellents such as Tabard, Peaceful Sleep, Doom coils etc.

Do you need a 4×4 for Ponta do Ouro?

Do I need a 4×4 to get to Ponta do Ouro? Yes, although you can drive up to the Mozambican Border in a normal sedan car where there is safe parking (Skelm’s Parking – 082 624 6518) for you to park your vehicle during your stay in Ponta do Ouro. The Parking bay is on the South African side and has security.

Is Ponta do Ouro in South Africa?

Ponta do Ouro (also Ponta d’Ouro) is a town in the extreme south of Mozambique, lying on the Mozambique Channel, south of Maputo and just north of the border with South Africa. The name is Portuguese for “tip of gold”, referring to a cape at the southern part of the beach.

Can you fly to Ponta do Ouro?

The quickest way to get from Johannesburg to Ponta do Ouro is to fly and taxi which costs R 3 900 – R 9 500 and takes 4h 25m.

Is the road tarred to Ponta do Ouro?

Ponta do Ouro is a town located in the extreme South of Mozambique, and just North of the border with South Africa. From other parts in Mozambique, Ponta do Ouro can only be reached by a 4×4 vehicle as there are no tarred roads.

What to pack for Ponta do Ouro?

What to Bring to Ponta do Ouro

  • Petrol canister for extra fuel, especially when travelling long distances as some petrol stations run ‘dry’ though the busy holiday seasons and you do not want to run out of fuel for you inconvenience.
  • Spare tire incase you get a puncture or blowout.
  • Wheel Jack and Wheel Spanner.

Is Mozambique still on lockdown?

On September 7, 2020 Mozambique transitioned from a State of Emergency (SOE) to a State of Public Calamity (SOPC). The SOPC will continue indefinitely at the red alert level while the risk of spreading COVID-19 exists in Mozambique.

Do you need malaria tablets for Ponta do Ouro?

Is Ponta do Ouro a Malaria area? Do I need to take Malaria Tablets? Yes, Mozambique as a whole is a Malaria risk Area / Country. We recommend you take precautions and visit your nearest Doctor (you now need a prescription for Malaria Tablets) to prescribe you with whats recommended before you leave for Mozambique.

Do I need a passport to go to Mozambique?

Tourists entering Mozambique should ensure that they have a passport valid for 6 months after their stay and that has a minimum of 3 blank pages for entry and exit stamps. Nationals from certain countries do not have to present a visa when travelling to Mozambique for tourism.

Is it safe to visit Mozambique now?

Mozambique – Level 4: Do Not Travel. Do not travel to Mozambique due to COVID-19. Exercise increased caution in Mozambique due to health issues, crime, and terrorism. Some areas have greater risk.

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