Beaches
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Ponta do Ouro Ponto do Ouro boasts wonderful beach based activities including surfing, scuba diving, snorkeling, swimming with dolphins, turtle watching tours, hiking trails, horse riding trails and canoeing.
Venture off the beach and there’s still so much to do – elephant interactions, quad biking and mountain biking are just some of the amazing activities on offer.
Things to do near
Maputo (Prov)
*Distances are shown as the crow flies and not necessarily the actual travelling
distance.
Golf Courses
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Komatipoort (41.7 km from Maputo (Prov)) With prominent wildlife frequently spotted in the river, a round of golf at Komatipoort Golf Club can be an amazing experience.
This 9-hole course is a locally developed project, and welcomes everyone to come and enjoy a round of golf. Facilities include a restaurant, full stocked bar, pro shop and practice area.
Nature Reserves
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Crocodile Bridge Gate (49.5 km from Maputo (Prov)) Crocodile Bridge Gate provides the most eastern entrance into the Kruger National Park and is in close proximity to the border post between South Africa and Mozambique.
Named after the Crocodile River, Crocodile Bridge Gate is the most direct route into the southeastern section of Kruger.
Wildlife is plentiful and viewing opportunities are awesome; white rhino is often seen in woodlands while the shy black rhino hides in dense thorn thickets.
Predators you might see are lion, spotted hyena, leopard, cheetah and wild dog. Some of the grazers and browsers include giraffe, kudu, impala, hippo, and white and black rhino.
Need to know? The Crocodile River frequently floods over the bridge. Contact SAN Parks before travelling to find out if this entrance is open.
www.sanparks.org
Popular Attractions
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Marloth Park Conservancy (62.9 km from Maputo (Prov)) Letubi offer mild to wild quad bike and scrambler trails for the whole family. Novice and more experienced and adventurous riders alike will enjoy action-packed scenic rides in the stunning Letubi Valley.
Thirteen individually rated trails offer three levels of difficulty. Seasoned two- and four-wheel bikers can take up the 11 km endurance challenge. The 5.2 km flat track will test die-hard speed junkies. Those not keen to ride can simply kick back in beautiful surroundings.
Golf Courses
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Malelane (88.2 km from Maputo (Prov)) Malelane Golf Club is situated 2km from the entrance to the Malelane gate to the Kruger National Park. It is a full 18 hole golf course running alongside the Crocodile River. Due to the constant flow of of water the course is green all year round. There is also an amazing array of bird life on the course. I would suggest a cart so that you are not pestered by the monkeys that live on the course but other than that it is a must for any golf fan holidaying in the area.
Golf Courses
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Malelane (88.4 km from Maputo (Prov)) Just a stone's throw away from the Kruger National Park, Malelane Golf Club offers a real challenge on a beautiful 9-hole course.
Visitors are welcome everyday. Facilities include a pro shop, caddies, restaurant, halfway house, and other sport amenities including lawn bowls, tennis, and squash.
Golf Courses
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Malelane (89 km from Maputo (Prov)) A Gary Player design, the scenic Leopard Creek Country Club boats innovative architectural landscaping, incorporating the surrounding nature into the course itself.
As a result, wildlife is common either on the course or in the river which runs alongside several holes. The club is reserved mainly for members and guests, but arrangements can be made for visitors staying in nearby lodges.
The clubhouse is located on the banks of the Crocodile River and features lovely views of the 9th and 18th hole. A fully stocked bar also is available, along with a pro shops for all your golfing needs.
Bars
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Malelane (91.6 km from Maputo (Prov)) Duck 'n Dive is a great pub with friendly locals, attentive staff, great service and effective air conditioning. Grab an ice-cold draught with a steak, snails or pizza – reputedly they are the best in the Onderberg! Pizzas are freshly prepared and baked in a wood-burning oven.
Poker, pool and dart competitions take place every second Tuesday and Wednesday. The pub has Big Screen TV and Wi-Fi. Open from 11:00 until late. The kitchen closes at 22:00.