The main dive camp in Ponta Malongane (Complexo Turistico da Ponta Malongane) offers affordable self-catering and camping accommodation. If you are looking for a fun, affordable holiday in Mozambique, this popular resort with its amazing beach, warm waters and wondrous reefs is the place!

Situated a mere 7 hours’ drive from Johannesburg and only 4 hours from Durban, this is one of the premier dive centres in Mozambique and our dive shop offers a full range of diving and snorkelling gear to rent.

The accommodation is varied to suit individual needs, from campsites to chalets - a popular Mozambique holiday choice for family and friends.

Campsites

The 53 beautifully shaded camp sites at this Ponta Resort are spread out along a 1km area of the resort. All sites are within easy walking distance to the beach and to the numerous ablution blocks. The size of each site varies between 6-12 people per site. All the sites have a plug point. Refrigerators/freezers are not provided to our guests in the camp sites, guests are also requested to bring their own braais/grids, tables and chairs.

Dive Camp Tents

25 Dive Camp Tents are situated close to the dive camp and boat launching area. 14 of these two-man dome tents are positioned on wooden decks with shade covers whilst the other 11 are ground tents in the shaded camp area closer to the beach. Each tent has 2 single mattresses and mosquito screened door and windows. Guests occupying these tents will have the use of the Dive Camp self-catering kitchen where fridge/freezer space will be allocated on arrival. The adjacent ablutions have hot water showers and power outlets for hairdryers and shavers. There are no plug points in the tents but these are available at the dive camp for charging laptops, cell phones, camera’s etc.

Rustic Log Huts

The 19 log huts are ideal for scuba divers. They accommodate 2 people per unit and each has 2 single beds. These log huts are positioned at the Dive Camp, just a few metres from the beach. There are no plug points in the huts but guests may charge their appliances and/or equipment at the Dive Camp. Guests staying in the log huts have the use of the Dive Camp self-catering kitchen where fridge/freezer space will be allocated on arrival. The kitchen is equipped with gas cookers, pots and pans and basic cooking utensils. The adjacent ablutions have hot water showers and power outlets for hairdryers and shavers.

No cooking, candles or mosquito burners are permitted inside or on decks of log huts. We also do not provide crockery or cutlery – guests are advised to bring their own. In addition, guests are requested to bring own bedding and linen, beach and bath towels.

Chalets

Parque de Malongane boasts 10 chalets situated close to the beach and restaurant. There are four 4-sleeper chalets, four 5-sleeper chalets and two 6-sleeper chalets with private bathrooms which are serviced daily. The chalets are fully equipped for self-catering with bedding, linen, crockery, cutlery, fridge/freezer, gas cooker, ceiling fans and outdoor braai (barbeque) facilities.

Rondavels

The four 4-sleeper rondavels comprise an open plan kitchen/living area with private bathroom just a few metres from the beach. One of the rondavels has a separate bedroom with a double bed. The rondavels are serviced daily and are equipped with bedding and linen, crockery, cutlery, fridge/freezer, gas cooker, ceiling fans and a portable braai (barbeque).

RATES AT COMPLEXO TURISTICO DA PONTA MALONGANE

The rates are as advised by Complexo Turistico da Ponta Malongane - no additional cost when booking with Up And Go

Rates are a guide price and will be confirmed when making your reservation

Rates are subject to change without notice

Low Season

Camping (All campsites have lots of shade and 3-point plug.

R110.00 per adult per night

R55.00 per 6-11 year old child per night

Children under 6 years are free of charge

Dive Camp Tents – On Decking (2 Mattresses, communal kitchen and ablutions)

R310.00 per tent per night

Rustic Log Huts (2 Beds, communal kitchen and ablutions)

R470.00 per log hut per night

Chalets (All have bathroom and kitchenette with fridge)

4 Sleeper – R1,340.00 per chalet per night (2 bedrooms)

5 Sleeper – R1,500.00 per chalet per night (1 bedroom)

6 Sleeper – R1,700.00 per chalet per night (1 bedroom)

Rondavels (4 sleeper)

R1,250.00 per rondavel per night

Guest House (8 sleeper)

R2 800 per night

Mid-Season (March June and September Holidays)

Camping (All campsites have lots of shade and 3 point plug)

R135.00 per adult per night

R67.50  6-11 year old child per night

Children under 6 years are free of charge

Dive Camp Tents – On Decking (2 Mattresses, communal kitchen and ablutions)

R370.00 per tent per night

Rustic Log Huts (2 beds, communal kitchen and ablutions)

R560.00 per log hut per night

Chalets (All have bathroom and kitchenette with fridge)

4 Sleeper – R1 700.00 per chalet per night (2 bedrooms)

5 Sleeper – R1 850.00 per chalet per night (1 bedroom)

6 Sleeper – R1 950.00 per chalet per night (1 bedroom)

Rondavels - 4 sleeper

R1 490.00 per rondavel per night

Guest House - 8 sleeper

R3 100.00 per Guest House per night

High Season (Easter, 5 Dec - 7 Jan)

Camping (All campsites have lots of shade and 3 point plug)

R170.00 per adult per night

R85.00 per 6-11 year old child per night

Children under 6 years are free of charge

Dive Camp Tents – On Decking (2 Mattresses, communal kitchen and ablutions)

R420.00 per tent per night

Rustic Log Huts (2 beds, communal kitchen and ablutions)

R630.00 per log hut per night

Chalets (All have bathroom and kitchenette with a fridge)

4 Sleeper – R1 850.00 per chalet per night (2 bedrooms)

5 Sleeper – R2 000.00 per chalet per night (1 bedroom)

6 Sleeper – R2 190.00 per chalet per night (1 bedroom)

Rondavels - 4 sleeper

R1 600.00 per rondavel per night

Guest House - 8 sleeper

R3 600.00 per house per night

Border Transfers

R250.00 per person return (minimum 2 people)

Pick up from border at 10h00 & 14h00

Drop off departs Malongane at 09h00 & 13h00

Trailer Transfer

R400.00 per trailer return trip

Note

A camping supplement will be charged during mid and high seasons should a campsite not be occupied to 75% of its capacity

A key deposit of R100.00 is payable at the resort.

A surcharge will be levied should the maximum occupancy be exceeded

Border transfers are at 10H00 and at 14H00 from Kosi Bay Border and at 09H00 and 13H00 from the resort

Drop off's depart Parque do Malongane at 09H00 and 13H00

A surcharge of R50.00 per person will be charged for special arrangements at broder

Check In from  14h00    

Check Out before 10h00

AREA ACTIVITIES AND ATTRACTIONS

Diving and Instruction

Ocean Safaris

Fishing

Snorkelling

Quad Bikes (secure parking area at Reception)

Surfing

Arts and Crafts

Restaurants and Bars

SERVICES AND FACILITIES

DSTV in Loggerhead Bar

Housekeeping in Chalets and Rondavels

2 Bars

Restaurant

Dive Centre

Snorkelling and Scuba Gear Hire

Shop

24 Hour Security

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Please bring your own bath and beach towels.

With the exception of those guests staying in the chalets or rondavels, guests are requested to bring their own linen and bedding.

There are no medical facilities at the Resort – the nearest hospital is at Manguzi in South Africa. Please bring a fully equipped first aid kit and include any prescription medication, anti-malaria prophylactics and anti- histamines.

Water at the Resort is provided by a borehole and is fine for washing and bathing. Bottled water is recommended for drinking.

There are no Credit Card facilities at the Resort. The Resort operates strictly on a cash only basis. Please ensure you bring sufficient cash in either SA Rands; US$ or Meticais for the duration of your stay.

4x4 vehicles or 2x4 vehicles with diff lock are required.

Should you require a border transfer, secure parking is provided at the border at a cost of approximately ZAR30.00 per vehicle per day

The Kosi Bay Border closes at 17h00

Check In 14h00 Check Out -10h00

Petrol and diesel is available at Ponta do Ouro approximately 8km south of the Resort.

Kosi Bay Border closes at 17h00

Plug points at the Resort run on 5 amps and are unable to support any electrical appliances with elements i.e. Hairdryers, Electric kettles, Electric heaters – please do not bring them – they will cause power to trip.

The Resort does not offer any private laundry service to guests.

Wood and charcoal can be purchased from the villagers just outside the Resort.

No quad bikes or motor bikes are permitted to be driven or switched on inside the Resort. Quad Bikes may be safely parked in the Reception area. Persons not adhering to this will be fined.

No resort poles may be removed for any reason – persons will be fined. No tents are permitted to be put up outside Chalets or Rondavels. Camping is strictly on designated pre-paid campsites.

All swimmers/beach goers – for your own safety, please keep well away from the ski-boat launching area when swimming/snorkelling or relaxing on the beach.

No hosepipes are to be used inside the resort except at the boat cleaning area.

Please do not park in the roads or on grassed garden areas.

No private generators are permitted.

No pets allowed.

Casual staff may be employed to assist you. Please enquire at reception.

GPS Co-Ordinates at Complexo Turistico da Ponta Malongane

S26° 47' 39.74''

E32° 53' 6.50''

GUEST REVIEWS FOR COMPLEXO TURISTICO DA PONTA MALONGANE

Service: Excellent

Friendliness: Excellent

Cleanliness:  Average

Facilities: Fair

Overall: Good

L. Peters (November 2018) Camping

Friendliness: Good

Cleanliness: Average

Facilities: Good

Overall: Good

K. Claassens (August 2018)

Service: Good

Friendliness: Excellent

Cleanliness: Average

Facilities: Average

Overall: Good

Thank you for all your assistance with our reservation.  We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and wish we could have stayed longer.

C. Meyer (July 2018)

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Thank you.

Service: Average

Friendliness: Good

Cleanliness:  Bad

Facilities:  Fair

Overall:  Average

Lovely setting and camp site, but the ablutions could do with an upgrade and some cleaning.

W. Canning (May 2018)

Friendliness (Gate)  - Excellent: The people working at the gate was very friendly and helpful.

Friendliness (Dive Camp) - Bad:  The people at the dive camp was not very friendly, not very helpful and not accommodating at all.

Cleanliness - Good

Facilities - Excellent

Overall: Excellent

We really enjoyed the campsite. We had a lovely stay.

We were not sure about the boat and jet ski regulations so we asked the skippers and workers at the dive camp. They were not accommodating and didn't provide us with all the information that we needed to have. They were rude and not helpful at all.

Thanks very much for your help with everything.

L. Fourie (May 2017)

I rate our stay as excellent...we really enjoyed our stay with u guys...the facilities was very clean and staff was very friendly. We will definitely book with u guys again...

J. Prinsloo, April 2017

We have just returned from camping in Malongane and have enjoyed every moment and we had a pleasant stay.  I have to mention that the ladies bathroom had no hot water for the entire week – this was not a hassle for me but I feel that mothers that have to bath small children found it rather difficult.

L. Van Vuuren (January 2016)

Service 4/5

Friendliness 3/5

Cleanliness3/5

Facilities 3/5

Overall 4/5

As an annual visitor to Malongane, I would like to say that the resort is looking somewhat "tired", and a revamp of the bathrooms, power points and walkways is needed. Otherwise I had a most enjoyable time and the camping facilities there are adequate if not just right to cater for basic camping needs.

Thank you once again for your great service.

M. Harrison (January 2014)