Join us for a truly memorable retreat in Ponta do Ouro, Mozambique — a place where relaxation, adventure and the wonder of dolphins come together. Enjoy luxury accommodation, delicious meals and the unique experience of daily dolphin swims, along with special evening dinners to celebrate the opening and closing of the retreat. Whether you are looking to unwind in peaceful surroundings or immerse yourself in exhilarating dolphin encounters, our carefully curated itinerary is designed to leave you feeling refreshed, inspired and deeply renewed.
Day 1: Friday, 9th October 2026
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, 10th October 2026
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, 11th October 2026
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, 12th October 2026
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, 13th October 2026
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, 14th October 2026
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, 15th October 2026
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, 16th October 2026
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.