.:: Dive South Africa

The dive centre at Ponta Mamoli is owned and registered with PADI and is a 5 Star Gold Palm Resort, with resident instructors Kevin and Bev Collins with Barry Skinstad the resident skipper.. The dive and water sports centre is situated a short walk away from the main public areas of the resort. Upon arrival, guests are asked to off-load any personal equipment, produce diving certifications, and complete all paperwork as required. All equipment is safely stored in the dive center.

The reefs in Ponta Mamoli have never been subject to diver pressure, so prevalent in many reefs elsewhere. Divers are not allowed to wear gloves and are asked not to touch. If any guest is unsure on the correct weighting required, they are given every opportunity to test their buoyancy in the swimming pool, before venturing out into the ocean. Refresher courses are offered.

There are 15 private beachfront log-cabin style chalets, all with bathroom en-suite. Three of the chalets are larger in size than the others, and can accommodate up to 4 guests, with 2 normal sized beds and a double bunk. All chalets have ceiling fans, mosquito nets, a small safe, a basic clothes cupboard and a sea-facing veranda.
All chalets are linked to the central dining area by raised wooden boardwalks. All meals are served in the dining area, which boasts magical views over the large swimming pool and bay. Meal times are normally set, but can change slightly due to events in the resort. Vegetarians are catered for, but due to the remoteness of the resort, other catering requests might not be available. Adjacent to the dining area is a cosy pub, overlooking the bay for beautiful sunrises, and peering out over the inland grasslands for sunset cocktails. Guests may take their own beverages into the resort, but may not consume them in or around the dining, swimming pool or pub areas. Private wines will be accepted at dinner times for a nominal corkage fee.