Ponto Do Ouro - "Place of Gold” is set near the border of South Africa (Kwazulu Natal province) a 4x4 vehicle is needed to drive the road from the border to Ponta Do Ouro. A border pick up service is available.
It is possible to drive from Ponta do Ouro to Maputo on a long and sometimes arduous 4x4 track and then take the ferry from Catembe across the bay to Maputo. This road passes the Maputo Elephant Sanctuary where elephants still roam and there are camping spots available. There is no airport in Ponto do Ouro and visitors are advised to drive in from South Africa or Maputo. The last stretch is along a sandy road and 4x4 vehicles are essential.
