Join us for an unforgettable retreat in Ponta do Ouro, Mozambique, where relaxation, adventure and the magic of dolphins await. This retreat features luxury accommodation, delicious meals, daily dolphin swims and memorable evening dinners on the opening and closing nights of the Retreat. Whether you're seeking tranquillity or thrilling dolphin encounters, our thoughtfully planned itinerary ensures a rejuvenating and enriching experience.
Day 1: Friday, 24th October 2025
3:00 p.m. Meet at Maputo International Airport
3:30 p.m. Shuttle to Ponta do Ouro accommodation
4:30 p.m. Arrival and check-in at accommodation
5:00 p.m. Snorkel practice
6:00 p.m. Opening Night Dinner at Saphire Sands
Day 2: Saturday, 25th October 2025
5:00 a.m. Dolphin swim briefing and Code of Conduct
5:30 a.m. Dolphin launch
8:00 a.m. Breakfast served
9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Optional Sound Healing and Reiki sessions
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Walking excursion to local shops and markets
4:30 p.m. Optional yoga session
5:30 p.m. Free time
Day 3: Sunday, 26th October 2025
5:30 a.m. Dolphin launch
8:00 a.m. Breakfast served
9:30 a.m. Optional lagoon snorkelling and picnic
3:30 p.m. Optional drinks at Saphire Sands
5:00 p.m. Free evening or sundowners at main house
Day 4: Monday, 27th October 2025
5:30 a.m. Dolphin swim
8:00 a.m. Breakfast served
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Group Sound and Vocal Liberation workshop
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Optional beach excursion (SUP/Body board/Swim)
4:30 p.m. Optional yoga session
5:30 p.m. Free time to explore or relax
Day 5: Tuesday, 28th October 2025
5:30 a.m. Optional dolphin launch
8:00 a.m. Breakfast served
9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Optional excursion to Frederico Bay for snorkelling including lunch at Ponta Malongane (R500 per person)
4:30 p.m. Free time
Day 6: Wednesday, 29th October 2025
5:30 a.m. Optional dolphin launch
8:00 a.m. Breakfast served
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Optional Angel readings
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Beach excursion (SUP/Body board/Swim)
4:30 p.m. Optional yoga session
5:30 p.m. Free time
Day 7: Thursday, 30th October 2025
5:30 a.m. Optional dolphin launch
8:00 a.m. Breakfast served
9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Intuitive Billet readings (Optional)
12:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Surprise excursion (Optional)
3:00 p.m. Optional beach excursion
5:30 p.m. Free time
Day 8: Friday, 31st October 2025
5:30 a.m. Optional dolphin launch (for your own account)
8:00 a.m. Breakfast served
8.45 a.m. Shuttle to Maputo International Airport for our return flights home.
Throughout the retreat, you’ll enjoy comfortable accommodations, delicious meals, daily dolphin swims and a variety of optional activities. It’s an opportunity to reconnect with nature, experience the thrill of swimming with wild dolphins, and indulge in relaxing wellness sessions, all set against the breathtaking backdrop of Ponta do Ouro's coastline.
NB to note: As dolphins are wild animals, the sighting of or swimming with dolphins is not guaranteed. The dolphin launches are also weather permitting so if the swell is too high, or the winds are too strong, we might not be able to launch but the Dolphin Encountours tour operators will do everything in their power to ensure that the days where we have missed dolphin swims that have already been paid for, are made up for as soon as the weather and swell conditions improve.