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As I have done this I can vouch for the great experience it is..if you like simple, relax, calm, great beach's, amazing water...then this it D O L P H I N D I A R Y
We prefer not to run tours over long weekends as our data
indicates the dolphins are less likely to share their space with us due to the
increase in boat traffic and harassment levels. All tours are subject to max 24
participants including facilitators as we only launch one boat at a time for the
dolphins sake!All tours are based on our normal program and include brunches,
dinners (X 1) and full dolphin eco program. For the Love of Dolphins!
JANUARY 08
02-05 Dolphin Eco-Tour
04-08 Dolphin Eco-Tour
10-13 Dolphin Eco-Tour
17-20 Speciality Tour Myths, Legends & Folklore with Jason
Cressey. Including full holistic program with guided
meditations, cetacean sound journey & yoga sessions.
R4378.00
20-24 Essence of the Dolphin R5885.00
FEBRUARY 08
01-05 Wild Wisdom Workshop (animal communication)
Speciality Tour with Anna Breytenbach
07-11 Wathichi Tour Private
14-17 Valentines Tour R3080.00 romantic beach dinner
21-24 Dolphin Eco-Tour
28-2/03 Dolphin Eco-Tour
{25-4 {ANGIE AWAY}
MARCH 08
5-9 Speciality Tour Ocean Essence
13-16 Dolphin Eco-Tour
16-20 Dolphin Eco-Tour
21-25 Dolphin Eco-Tour [Debbie’s Tour]
27-30 Dolphin Eco-Tour
APRIL 08
3-6 Dolphin Eco-Tour
6-10 Dolphin Eco-Tour [4ngt 4launch]
10-13 Dolphin Eco-Tour
17-21 Dolphin Eco-Tour [4ngt 4launch]
24-28 Dolphin Eco-Tour [4ngt 4launch]
MAY 08
4-8 Dolphin Eco-Tour [4ngt 4launch]
8-11 Dolphin Eco-Tour
22-25 Dolphin Eco-Tour
29-1/06 Dolphin Eco-Tour
JUNE 08
5-8 Dolphin Eco-Tour Speciality Tour Shamanic Journey
8-12 Dolphin Eco-Tour
18-22 Speciality Tour Ocean Essence
26-29 Dolphin Eco-Tour
JULY 08 Schools out kids under 14 special R1900 [26
June – 31 July 08]
3-6 Dolphin Eco-Tour
6-10 (4ngt) Dolphin Eco-Tour
10-13 Dolphin Eco-Tour
13-17 (4ngt) Dolphin Eco-Tour
17-20 Dolphin Eco-Tour
24-27 Dolphin Eco-Tour
AUGUST 08
31/7-3 Dolphin Eco-Tour
7-10 Dolphin Eco-Tour
14-17 Dolphin Eco-Tour
21-24 Dolphin Eco-Tour
SEPTEMBER 08 [ANNUAL PRICE INCREASE ADD 10%]
04-07 Dolphin Eco-Tour
07-12 Essence of the Dolphin
11-14 Dolphin Eco-Tour Beach Clean-up R2800
17-21 Speciality Tour Ocean Essence
25-28 Dolphin Eco-Tour
28-02/10 Dolphin Eco-Tour [4ngt 4 launch]
OCTOBER 08
02-05 Dolphin Eco-Tour
09-12 Dolphin Eco-Tour
16-19 Dolphin Eco-Tour
23-26 Dolphin Eco-Tour
NOVEMBER
1-4 Marine Day Tour R3080 *
8-11 Sonar and Sound Workshop with Melinda Rekdahl includes
and in-depth look on the sounds of cetacea, how and why they
use them as well as a cetacean sound journey. R3300
15-18 As Above R3300
22-25 Dolphin Eco-Tour
Angie away 26/11 to 6/12
DECEMBER
28/11-2 Speciality Tour Ocean Essence
5-9 Dolphin Eco-Tour
9-13 Dolphin Eco-Tour
13-16 Dolphin Eco-Tour
17-20 Dolphin Eco-Tour
20-23 Dolphin Eco-Tour
23-27 Xmas Dolphin Eco-Tour R4466.00
29-2/01 New Years Tour R4543.00 (4ngt,3 launch)
Do l p h i n E c o - To u r s
We have been facilitating in water
dolphin observation programs in Mozambique
since 1995 after a South African family discovered
the resident dolphins in then quite and remote sea side village of Ponta do
Ouro; while taking time out from the hustle and bustle of city life.
It was on the 28 December 1994 that the Dolphins of Ponta welcomed Angie
Gullan into their watery realm allowing an interaction so close that it
transpired into a life long dolphin journey. A beckoning to share the wonder
of dolphins with man as well as a profound sense to protect and learn from
them has developed unique inter-species relationships, where both species
seemingly benefit from the social interactions.
Much care is taken when working with this dolphin society as crew regard
cetaceans {dolphins and whale} as highly intelligent beings that have
emotion and thus experience joy and pain.
A strict code of conduct has been developed over the last decade, resulting
in a program that is facilitated by Africa’s leaders in wild dolphin behavior;
allowing close interactions on the dolphin’s terms.
Ongoing research in calibration with The Natural History Museum in Maputo
and various other institutes ensures that programs are run with high
standards, where observations are strictly monitored and daily data is
collected.
I N C L U D E D . . .
Accommodation at the Dolphin Beach-Camp (see below) in either wood or
reeded casitas (less 15%) on the beach, doubles or twins available as well as
reed family units.
Accommodation preference is first come first serve.
4/3 dolphin launches, reserved early morning 2 hour sessions. Launching
takes place from the protection of Ponta Bay on a 7Mt semi ridged inflatable
boat. Please note sea conditions vary and launch time may be re-scheduled
for calmer conditions or until dolphins have been sighted in the bay.
Return border transfer in open 4x4 from Kosi
Bay Border.
Brunches daily - Fruit, muesli, yoghurt,
cereals, pastries and a cooked meal, served
after launch times.
Three course dinners - One night own
account to dine in village.
Snorkeling workshop day one, gear hire
available on site R100 for tour.
Daily Dolphin Eco-Program Presentations -
Including informative and interesting visual
presentations by resident researches.
Full safety briefing & dolphin etiquette code
of conduct, ensuring a calm & safe
experience
Dolphincare-africa gift pack - A %
of tour price goes to DCA for
research and conservation in
Mozambique.
Swim Facilitation + Floatation devises - In
water assistance is available for the fearful,
weak and elderly with qualified life guards
and highly trained dolphin swim facilitators.
Unlimited tea and coffee
Pictures by Angie Gullan taken on tours
in Ponta. Your photo’s and video footage
will be available to purchase after your
tour in the series Dolphin Diaries.
When: All year round - please see Diary. Programs are
preferred not to be facilitated on SA long weekends
unless requested. For guests looking for a quiet time,
do avoid all long weekends and peak periods.
Where: Ponta do Ouro - Southern Mozambique borders
South Africa and is 650km form Johannesburg and
400km from Durban. Ponta transforms herself from a
kosi, quiet, lazy paradise in low seasons to a bustling
and vibey tourist mecca in season.
Getting there: All our packages are self drive to the Kosi
Bay border, transfers arranged. Guests do have the
option of flying to Richard' s Bay or Durban and hiring a
vehicle.
Ages: Our youngest 6 months old and oldest 85 years
old. Weather dependent.
Research Tours: The Essence of the Dolphin Tour is run
every three moths and caters for the discerning dolphin
enthusiast seeking for a deeper insight into the way of
the wild dolphin. Join researchers as they systematically
collect data and make sound recordings on the resident
dolphins and migrating whales (in season) Run Sunday-
Friday with 3 ½ day launches and 2 normal launches, 5
night program all inclusive ex one dinner. Group size
maximum 6.
Holistic Alternative: For those seeking a dolphin retreat
with a holistic angle, please contact one of the specialized
facilitators. Details can be found on the Dolphin Diary.
Special Needs: Private tailor made packages are created
for special needs, please contact us directly.
Tour Durations: 5, 4 or 3 nights, additional nights can be
arranged.
Group Sizes: Min 6 max 12 unless event.
Catering: Vegetarians welcome .
Species: Whales: July-November * Turtles: October-March
* Whale-Sharks: Sept-Feb *Species arrivals & departures
are not guaranteed.
IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER:
Please note that Cetacea Charters Lda t/a Dolphin Encountours
and DolphinCare-Africa publicly disassociates from any and all
dolphin swim programs, activities, holistic programs, tours &
operations in Southern Mozambique that are not specifically
listed on the organizations' websites. Dolphin Encountours &
Dolphin Care Africa are the only dolphin/whale operators in
Southern Mozambique who work in collaboration with the Natural
History Museum in Maputo and have the appropriate transport
license & authority to undertake marine mammal tourism in
southern Mozambique.
T O U R P R I C E S
p e r p e r s o n s h a r i n g
4 Night/4 Launch/3 Dinner R3850
3 Night/3 Launch/2 Dinner R3500
5 Night Essence Research Tour. 3 1/2
day launches/2 regular launches/4
Dinners / Boat Brunches. Sorry no
children.
R6500
Exclusive Dolphin Wedding 3 Night /
3 launches/ fully catered including
the wedding function on group of 12
(Bride and Groom no charge)
R4300
Children under 12 one price R2670
Dolphins no BeachCamp
3 Launch Dolphin Program min 8
R1150
S T O R a t e o n D o l p h i n T o u r s l e s s 1 5 %
Group Rate 4 night package of 10
guests & 2 facilitators paying facilitators
rate
R3270
Facilitators Rate per night R280
Dolphin Club Member 4 Night/4
Launch
R3080
Single supplement (not applicable over
peak times)
30% of tour
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