EVENT DATE
@10 - 14 AUGUST 2022
MALONGANE BEACH RESORT
Ponta Malongane, Mozambique
During the festival Mozamboogy provides FREE WORKSHOPS and amazing ENTERTAINMENT to keep you visually stimulated and in awe.
LEARN TO HOOLA HOOP (and get a great workout at the same time). Proudly presented by the FRIENDS OF BOOGY
Join our YOGA sessions on the beach (for more info see TIMETABLES AND MEETING POINTS on the NOTICE BOARDS at the RESORT DIVE CENTER.
Join a POI WORKSHOP and learn some poi and fire dancing skills.
Treat yourself to a relaxing massage (chat to JONATHAN) at the DIVE CENTER.
As a PADI Resort, we can offer more than 30 dive reefs for your viewing pleasure! Ranging from a shallow 8m (for the not so confident) to advanced dives around 50m. You can stay close to home with our closest reef only 300m offshore or join us further afield about 7 Km’s.
Be you an open water/advanced diver, casual/professional photographer, studier of coral/ marine life or just someone who dives for fun, our reefs have something for you!
Snorkelling gear is available at the Dive Centre to hire if you don’t have your own.
Unlike many other parts of the world we are very fortunate in that we can still interact with the big marine species on a personal level. Come and join our well informed and friendly facilitators on an ocean safari and have a chance to enjoy an epic experience with whale sharks, bottlenose dolphins, manta rays and humpback whales with babies on their migration. If the conditions are right, you will even get the chance to jump in the water and view these magnificent creatures up close and personal.
One of the most popular activities at Malongane with fishing charters available on request.
It is also possible to fish straight off the point and the beach of Malongane.
Malongane is a spear fisherman’s paradise.
A fish cleaning area is provided outside the dive camp – please use it.
Also note that this is where your boat should be warmed up and cleaned.
PLEASE NOTE: NO BOTTOM FISHING IS ALLOWED.
By law a fishing licence is required in Mozambique, please ensure you have it in place before launching.
Also note you need a license when targeting bill fish.
The surf tides at Ponta Malongane are great for both surfing and kite surfing.
Dive planning is at the dive centre every evening at 5pm. You must attend the night before you are planning to dive. Dive planning can only be completed by our dive team staff. In your dive planning meeting, you can discuss with the dive master which reef you will be exploring, launch time and who will accompany you. *Remember to bring your valid C-Card and logbook with you as you will be unable to dive without it. *All dives confirmed during dive planning will be charged for even if you do not attend the dive.
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RESTRICTIONS REGARDING ALCOHOL
RESTRICTIONS REGARDING CIGARETTES
OTHER RESTRICTIONS
Any meat must be vacuum packed and is at the discretion of the border officials.
Those without 4X4’s, bakkies or any four-wheel drive vehicle, must make use of a border transfer to get to Ponta Malongane. The resort is situated 14km from the border post.
You can contact COURTNEY via WHATSAPP +27 73 544 1485 about 1 hour before estimated arrival time at the border post. Send her your name, estimated arrival time and amount of people requiring a transfer to Malongane Beach Resort. Please note the driver needs to be paid in cash per person (ZA Rand as well as Metical is acceptable) * do not pay for return trip in advance.
A spectacular venue, which can only be described as a little gem tucked away between the forest and the ocean. The resorts run alongside the ocean, one kilometre in length. This beach-front resort has been around for many years and is loved and very well known by all devoted scuba divers. It is surrounded by several well-kept reefs. The resort consists of a famous upper deck bar – with the most spectacular view over the ocean. During the boogy we convert this deck to our second dance floor, showcasing some sexy doef doef. Camping at this resort is very comfortable as far as camping goes – since the entire resort has an abundance of large shady trees, soft sand – conducive to barefoot walking for your entire stay there and more than enough ablution facilities strategically placed throughout the resort. A small canteen / shop to buy milk, eggs, ice, drinking water, and their delectable freshly baked local bread “pao”. A limited amount of accommodation is available at the resort, varying in size and style. The dive centre forms the “hub” of our event. The gathering point every day for dive meetings, the place where our workshop presenters meet with all those interested in participating.
PARKING
Guests must park in the designated areas only; we request that you do not park on the grass. If there are any problems please contact the reception or the resort’s management.
FAUNA & FLORA
Guests should not damage or remove any of the plants in and around the resort. They should respect the wildlife – do not feed the monkeys, the wild dogs or wild cats please. Please do not use trees for fire wood. Fire wood can be purchased at canteen
LOCAL CASUAL STAFF
Can be employed to assist you. Check at reception for available help. Please ensure that you discuss and agree on a wage that you will pay as the casual workers are not part of the Malongane team and therefore are not responsible for them. NO casual workers may work between 18H00 and 06H00. Wages vary between R200 – R250 per day per casual worker. PLEASE MAKE SURE to negotiate and agree upon a daily rate before you employ a casual worker. Please be kind and pay them at the end of the festival. They work very hard.
RESPECT THE BEACHES AND NOTE THE MOZAMBIQUE GOVERNMENTS CURRENT RESTRICTIONS REGARDING BEACHES….. LARGE FINES CAN BE CHARGED !!
You will get fined, or possibly arrested by the Military Police for indecent exposure (do not “skinny dip” in ocean during day or at night). Do not smoke marijuana on the beaches, you will get arrested!. DO NOT DRIVE on the beach, your vehicle will be impounded and you will be imprisoned. Please do not make fires on the beach!
Should you be traveling with a South African Passport you DO NOT NEED A VISA.
VERY IMPORTANT :
IMPORTANT NOTICE: PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR PASSPORT WAS STAMPED (DOUBLE CHECK THIS YOURSELF) IT NEEDS TO FIRST BE STAMPED BY THE SOUTH AFRICAN AUTHORITIES (BUILDING ON THE LEFT), THEN YOU GO THROUGH THE BORDER POST, AND WALK TO THE BUILDING ON THE RIGHT-HAND SIDE (WHITE TEMPORARY / PARK HOME OFFICE UNITS) THERE YOU MAKE SURE TO DOUBLE CHECK THAT YOUR PASSPORT HAS BEEN STAMPED BY THE MOZAMBIQUE OFFICIALS. DOUBLE CHECKING THAT IT HAS IN FACT BEEN DONE STAYS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.
If you are travelling with a NON-SOUTH AFRICAN PASSPORT you DO REQUIRE A VISA, which document can ONLY BE PRE-APPLIED for. The process is rather quick, but don’t wait too long. Should you require a visa, please send an e-mail info@mozamboogy.com providing me with your FULL NAME AND SURNAME as it appears in your passport, together with your PASSPORT NUMBER. I will than send you (via e-mail) a Letter of Invitation, which is to be taken with to the Embassy.
Alternatively, WHATSAPP YOUR NAME AND PASSPORT NUMBER TO 0828853304 to receive all relevant documents required for a visa
The addresses and contact details of all the Embassies and / or Consulates in South Africa: https://mozambique.visahq.co.za/embassy/south-africa/
BORDER OPERATING HOURS @ KOSI BAY BORDER
08H00-17H00
CUSTOMS DEPARTMENT AT BORDER
BEFORE LEAVING S.A. IT IS IMPORTANT TO DECLARE ALL ELECTRONIC DEVICES AT CUSTOMS IN ORDER TO AVOID BEING TAXED UPON YOUR RETURN TO SA
NON S.A. PASSPORT HOLDERS CAN APPLY FOR A VISA AT THE BORDER, BUT STILL REQUIRE ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS, THESE MUST BE OBTAINED IN ADVANCE FROM KAREN (0828853304)
IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO DOUBLE CHECK THAT YOUR PASSPORT HAS INDEED BEEN STAMPED ON BOTH SIDES (S.A. AND MOZAMBIQUE)
YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED TO BRING MEAT OVER THE BORDER
THIS MIGHT HAVE CHANGED IN THE INTERIM … CONTACT KAREN FOR MORE INFO : 0828853304
SEE WHAT TO BRING WHAT NOT TO BRING FOR FURTHER INFO
DOCUMENTS NEEDED AT THE BORDER POST FOR VEHICLES AND TRAILERS ETC.
What documents are required at the border if we bring our boats, quad bikes, jet skies, etc?
You will need the registration papers (original or certified copies) for the above, including any trailers. License papers are usually accepted.
When taking your 4×4 vehicle over the border you need to make sure of the following:
Parking At The Border (Kosi Bay)
Parking in Mozambique (when driving from Komatipoort border without 4×4)
1. Make sure that you have all your vehicles original papers handy in a folder .
2. If your car is on HP you must not forget the letter from the company giving you authority to take the vehicles across the border. Please ask them to make it for the maximum period of 30 days even if you are going only for a few days. This will cover you in case of emergencies. Do the same when you fill in the forms at the border. Rather put the maximum period of 30 days for your visit / holiday.
3. Make sure that your passports are in order. They will not allow you to enter if the passport is going to expire within 6 months of entry. The passport should also have at least 2 blank pages available for stamping. When you get your passport back from the border officials make sure that they have all been stamped.
4. 4.Make sure that you stamp your Passport on BOTH sides of the-border, SA and Mozambique-on your arrival and departure.
5. Never ever carry all your money in you wallets. Hide the majority of your money in your luggage.
6. Check on MOZ INFO files for all the items that you require in and on your vehicles.
7. Border procedure is also available under their file section
8. Keep to the speed limits and wait for the 60 up sign. It is the road sign with lines through the 60. This means that you can travel 100km again.
9. There is also under the files the fines that can be issued so make a copy and keep it and refer to it if you get a fine for speeding.
10. Make sure that front and back passengers all wear their seatbelts.
11. No luggage or items on back seat of your vehicles.
12.No alcohol open or closed in the front all should be packed in the boot.
13. MAKE COPIES OF ALL YOUR PAPERS, PASSPORTS AND DRIVERS LICENCE.
14. IMPORTANT Get your third party insurance at the border.
Your third party insurance from SA is not valid in Mozambique. When stopped by the police:
1. REMAIN CALM AND FRIENDLY regardless how upset you are after a few stops by the police
2. Do not remove your seat belt when you are pulled over. Only if you are getting out-of your car, but wait until the policeman saw you wearing it.
3. Remove your sunglasses when you are talking to the police. They like to see your eyes and it is a sign of respect.
4. Try and greet them in Portuguese (Bom dia or Boa tarde). You can then tell them that you do not speak any Portuguese.
5. Hand your papers over if they ask. Normally it is only your driver’s licence and Car Registration (Green Form) and the TIP (temporary import permit)
6. If you are being stopped for speed and you do not agree with the police regarding the speed that is shown to you refer them to your GPS if you have one that records your speed that you travel. If you were speeding take it like a man. Don’t blame the police officer for doing his job.
7. Insist on a written fine and go and pay it at the nearest police office. The only place where you can pay a fine outside of towns is where the police have a permanent stop with an office built on the side of the road. (satellite office)
8. If they ask for money to let you go without paying show them a purse / wallet with a maximum of 100 or 200 meticais and tell them that the other police on the way took all the money you had and what is left is for the road ahead.
ENJOY YOUR HOLIDAY AND DRIVE SAFELY.
Please take note that minors need to have UNABRIDGED BIRTH CERTIFICATES this is non-negotiable. Both parents of the child need to be present, if not, various affidavits need to be obtained beforehand.
Please go to the website (link below) to find out all about minors crossing over the border and the new laws that were brought out in 2016.
Please note MOZAMBOOGY can not be held responsible for under aged children at our festival. It is very important that people be responsible and TAKE VERY GOOD CARE OF THEIR CHILDREN.
RESORT LOG HUTS & CHALETS
Bedding provided, bring along your own TOWELS
TENTS ON DECK
Bring own bedding and TOWELS
CAMPING
Bring along everything you need (bedding, towels)[
WHAT SHOULD I NOT TAKE ACROSS THE BORDER? (restricted items)
Any meat must be vacuum packed and is at the discretion of the border officials.
You can contact the Kosi Bay border to get more detail regarding the rules and regulations of the border control at Kosi Bay Border Post. +27 (0)35 592 9181
It is rather important that you plan your journey, for the simple reason that the border post at Kosi Bay is not open 24 hours a day, which forms part of the charm, it is a quaint border post that opens at 08h00 in the morning and strictly adheres to closing at 17h00 – be sure not to arrive late, and miss the border. It is important to keep in mind that the first part of your journey is usually without issue, and traveling speed is average.
The chances are very good that you might be met with a lot of mist along the way, especially in the regions of Ermelo and Piet Retief, which by default will slow down your traveling speed, and adding traveling time onto your journey. In the surrounding areas of Jozini, you’re travelling speed gets slowed down due to “villages” that you drive past, in these areas the average traveling speed slows down to 60 km per hour, and you will encounter speed bumps, vast amounts of cattle, goats and lots of pedestrians, most of which are school children. After Pongola your general traveling speed is slower due to speed restrictions and single lane roads.
Make sure not to miss the turning towards Jozini Dam (you need to travel over the dam wall) – if you go wrong here, you are likely to end up in Swaziland which is also nice but will make you miss an entire day of Mozamboogy Fun!
DIRECTIONS FROM JOHANNESBURG TO KOSI BAY BORDER [scenic route]:
The best route is to go along the N 17 to Betha I and Ermelo > onto the N2 past Piet Retief > past Pongola > Turn left just after the Pongolapoort / Jozini Dam off the N2 highway > Drive though the mountain pass and over the Jozini Dam wall > Follow signs to ‘Kozi Bay’ and ‘Border Post’. Stop over at Manguzi, where you can fill up with petrol and get basic supplies.
DIRECTIONS FROM JOHANNESBURG TO PONTI DO DORO DISTANCE:
Distance from Johannesburg to Mozambique border at Ponta do Ouro / Kozi Bay is approx. 630km (5-6 hour journey – all depending on weather, road constructions and conditions etc.)
Follow this link to a Google Map of the Route from Johannesburg: http://goo.gl/maps/64P2j
Directions provided by Tour-in-Africa.com
DIRECTIONS FROM DURBAN TO KOSI BAY BORDER:
From Durban, Travel North along the N2 highway, past Richards Bay, Mtubatuba and St Lucia Turn-off. Approximately 50km from the St Lucia turn-off, turn right onto the R22, (into and past Hluhluwe) for approximately 130km where you will reach at-junction (R22 ends). Turn right and follow this road for approximately 40km where you will eventually reach the Kosi bay Border.
DIRECTIONS FROM DURBAN TO KOSI BAY BORDER [scenic route]:
From Durban, Travel North along the N2 highway, past Richards Bay, Mtubatuba, St Lucia turn-off & Mkuze turn-off. Turn right off the N2 Highway, 10km past the Mkuze turn-off (look out for signs going to Jozini Dam Wall). Follow the road for about 600m and turn right where you will travel approximately 1 km where you will turn left towards Jozini Dam Wall. Travel through the scenic mountain pass which overlooks the Jozini Dam. Continue travelling on this road (don’t turn right into D1832 road) until you go through the town of Jozini where you must keep left which will take you over the Jozini Dam Wall. Once you go over the Dam Wall, continue to travel straight (don’t turn right into the D1836 road). Follow this road until you reach a T-junction. Turn Right and travel for approximately 73km where you will eventually reach the Kosi bay Border.
DIRECTIONS FROM DURBAN TO PONTI DO OURO DISTANCE:
Distance from Durban to Mozambique border at Ponta do Ouro / Kozi Bay is approx. 460km (4-5 hour journey – all depending on weather, road constructions and conditions etc.)
Follow this link to a Google Map of the Route from Durban: http://goo.gl/maps/X04ou
