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Website: www.dolphin-EnCountours.co.za
Email:
Contact: Angie Gullan
Mobile: 00258 84 330 3859
Address:
Rua Principal
Ponta do Ouro
Maputo Province
Mozambique
The 28th December 1994 marked the day inter-species relations between man and dolphin began in Ponta do Ouro.
Time seemingly stood still when in the shallows of the bay a naive and somewhat frightened 20 something city girl experienced moments of intrigue when coming face to face with creations most intelligent cetacean, the bottlenose dolphin.
The complexity of their spirited existence could be heard in their chatter and the strange and penetrating sound of their sonar could be felt as they "read" the shy being before them. Were they to know that this human - a being somewhat similar but in the same breath completely different to themselves - would become a regular visitor to their home. Periodic visits specifically aimed at observing this gregarious species soon saw the development of what was to be Africa's first permanently based Dolphin Interaction-Research Centre.
An initial baseline pilot study was undertaken to asses the frequency of cetaceans together with the sustainability of a dedicated marine mammal based eco-tourism project and by the late 90's, under the guidance of various institutes and marine mammal experts, Dolphin EnCountours had developed an interactive experience that aimed at creating a safe space where both dolphin and human could interact.
A comprehensively designed dolphin program encompassing the specially created dolphincare-africa in-water code of conduct and snorkelling guidelines together with in-depth information on behaviour, species and other topics of interest effectively now balances science, spirit and the safety of both species A number of options are offered to encounter the dolphins of Ponta and packages including meals and lodging is available the DIRC.
For the Love of Dolphins!
Closest airport:
Richards Bay - 250km
Credit cards accepted:
Visa
Book In / Out:
10h00 / 10h00
GPS Coordinates:
S.27.0106
E.32.4501
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