Ensure that you carry valid passports (two spare pages) and if travelling with children, their unabridged birth certificates and authorisation from parent(s) not travelling with them. Unsure of the rules? Then please click this link for latest information:-

http://www.dha.gov.za/index.php/statements-speeches/621-advisory-new-requirements-for-children-travelling-through-south-african-ports-of-entry-effective-1-june-2015

The nearest border to Ponta d’Ouro is at Kozi Bay. Each passenger should present themselves on the RSA side of the border (driver being excepted) – advise the officials you are travelling INTO Ponta D’Ouro.

Walk across to the Mozambican side and have passports stamped there. This office is on the right hand side of the gate. Please check that each passport gets an entry stamp. There is nothing to pay if you are from a SADC country. However, all other countries must have a permit to visit, either issued in your city of Residence from the Mozambican Embassy, or can be issued at the border.

Driver of vehicle must take registration papers, letter of authority from bank (if under HP) or owner and report to the customs office on the left of the gate, to get a temporary import permit. Your boat, trailer, quad bikes etc. must be declared on this form. Then proceed to one of the INSURANCE provider outlets for Third Party Insurance. Third Party Insurance is currently

• Vehicles: R150
• Trailers: R80

If you are crossing the border into Mozambique at any other border, then please ensure that ALL passengers and driver present themselves at Immigration and ensure that your car has an emergency triangle and all other legal requirements. Please visit your nearest AA shop for full information.

All businesses and restaurants in Ponta D’Ouro take SA Rand as currency and there is no need to exchange.

Duty Free allowance on food is US$ 200/person free of duty charge.

Customs Regulation returning to SA:

• No wooden items may be purchased in the markets and imported to SA. This is to prevent the spread of any borer, insects etc. they might still be imbedded in the wood as it is not treated.
• There are fish regulations on importing so be careful as the SA police will request you open your fridges – check on regulations before you leave SA and Mozambique.

Yes, but get a temporary import permit and third party.

You will also need to have:

• Valid Skippers license
• Valid Seaworthy/Fitness certificate for vessel and Safety Equipment as per seaworthy requirements in South Africa

Licenses to be purchased at Ponta d’Ouro per vessel – can be purchased from officer at beach, or from the Fisheries Dept. in the village.

All vessels require a launch permit valid for a period of maximum 30 days. Work at R1:Mts3:

• Vessels Boats: Mts 600
• Jet Ski’s: Mts 500 (ONLY FISHING JET SKIS ALLOWED!)

Fishing Licenses (Per Angler not vessel):

• Boat/Jet ski: Mts 400
• Rock & Surf: Mts 400
• Spear Fishing: Mts 500

Bill Fish – Marlin and Sailfish require a tax to be paid if brought to shore at Mts 150 per fish. We urge you though to please catch and release to ensure this sport can entertain you for the years to come.

The “roads” on the Mozambican side of the border are currently just soft sand tracks. You will need a vehicle with high clearance and AT LEAST a diff lock – but otherwise 4×4. Also, the roads in the village are also very bumpy soft sand and if you want to explore the restaurants and villages further along the coast to Ponta Malongane and beyond, a 4×4 is essential.

There are a couple of companies that offer border transfers from Kozi Bay to the village and back and contact information can be found on this link: 
http://www.pontainfo.com/Transport.html

• Bank
• Pharmacy
• Boutique shops
• Market stalls for clothing & crafts like wood carvings, clothing and batiks
• Bottle Stores
• Small supermarkets (expect only basic items)
• Hardware stores
• Market place – fresh tomatoes, onions, etc. and a myriad of “stuff”
• Bars (everywhere)
• Restaurants
• Fishing charters
• House sales
• Dive operators
• Swim with dolphins
• Fabulous beach with gazebo hire
• Warm, clear sea!