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A resident pod of about 250 Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins studied and protected since 1995 by the Dolphin Care Africa programme. Unusual for the region, swim-with encounters are permitted under strict ethical guidelines. Often combined with whale shark snorkeling and humpback whale watching (July-October).

Dolphin in Ponta do Ouro (Mozambique)

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About This Spot

A resident pod of about 250 Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins studied and protected since 1995 by the Dolphin Care Africa programme. Unusual for the region, swim-with encounters are permitted under strict ethical guidelines. Often combined with whale shark snorkeling and humpback whale watching (July-October).

Best Months to Visit

See Dolphin in Ponta do Ouro (Mozambique). Best months: May, June, July (up to 85% sighting chance). Snorkeling, Swimming. Plan your wildlife trip with Fauneya.

  • May: 85%
  • June: 85%
  • July: 85%
  • August: 85%
  • September: 85%
  • January: 80%
  • February: 80%
  • March: 80%
  • April: 80%
  • October: 80%
  • November: 80%
  • December: 80%

Practical Information

  • Location: Ponta do Ouro (Mozambique)
  • Coordinates: -26.8400, 32.9000
  • Effort: day trip
  • Accessibility: Medium
  • Observation mode: Snorkeling, Swimming

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