Gala Gala Eco Resort
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- Quiet resort with pool, bar and restaurant
- Diving and fishing trips from site; free kayaking and paddleboarding
- A 50-minute drive from the wildlife of the Maputo Special Reserve
Would you rather meet an elephant or a shark? Whether the answer’s both or either, get over to Gala Gala Eco Resort in southern Mozambique, a minute’s walk from the Indian Ocean and a 50-minute drive from the trumpeting herds of the Maputo Special Reserve.
This environmentally-friendly resort is a few minutes’ drive from the centre of Ponta do Ouro in Matutuine province, and half an hour from the South African border, in an area famed for its white sandy beaches, clear blue seas and wetland nature reserves.
Ponta do Ouro’s mile-long break makes the place a mecca for surfers and the wide stretches of empty sands are well set up for kitesurfing and quad biking as well. You can borrow kayaks and paddleboards free of charge from the site to splash up and down the coast, and arrange dolphin encounters and deep sea fishing trips from here too. When you return from the ocean laden with your catch, there’s a communal barbecue area for you to grill on, and a shared kitchen with fridge for the finer details of feast preparation.
If that’s all too much effort, stroll over to the restaurant for fresh prawns and other treats of the sea or pour yourself a R&R (that’s the local tipple, rum and raspberry juice…) at the honesty bar and then have a dip in the secluded and palm-fronded outdoor pool while contemplating your options.
Site type
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Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- The outdoor swimming pool is open between 01/01 and 31/12 (subject to weather conditions).
- Reception is unmanned after 8 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
Languages spoken
English
Portuguese
Pitch types & availability
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Electric grass and sand tent, touring caravan or trailer tent pitch
10 people maximum 
Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Grass and sand
Pitch size: Min 12.0m width x 15.0m depth (39.4ft width x 49.2ft depth) Calculated area: 180.0m² (1937.5ft²)
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HS electric grass and sand tent, touring caravan or trailer tent pitch
10 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Grass and sand
Pitch size: Min 12.0m width x 15.0m depth (39.4ft width x 49.2ft depth) Calculated area: 180.0m² (1937.5ft²)
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1 bedroom cabin (ensuite)
2 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch 1 bedroomDimensions: 4.0m width x 8.0m length (13.1ft width x 26.2ft length) Calculated area: 32.0m² (344.4ft²)
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Cabin (no private bathroom amenities)
2 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Dimensions: 4.0m width x 6.0m length (13.1ft width x 19.7ft length) Calculated area: 24.0m² (258.3ft²)
Arrival days No availability on our site
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Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club Massages On-site cafe On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Forest Peaceful Spectacular sceneryUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearbyType
Tiny (1-10 pitches)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Fishing nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Water hook-up points for tourersLocation
Gala Gala Eco Resort
Lighthouse Road
Kwangwanase
Ponta do Ouro
Maputo
Mozambique
1001
Directions Timezone
Africa/Maputo +0200 (GMT+02:00)
GPS
-26.85288°N
32.8875°W
Route directions
The site is a kilometre south of the main bay of Ponta Do Ouro. Follow the signboards as you enter Ponta Do Ouro, just past the local market where the tar road ends. The roads are sandy so low ground clearance cars may find it difficult.
The site can also arrange pick ups from the market, where there is safe parking at a minimal cost.
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Whether you’re a diehard diver or tempted to try it for the first time, the helpful Gala Gala Eco Resort team can fix you up, and there’s a number of classic dive spots nearby of varying depth and difficulty. Take the Three Sisters trip to see the longnose hawkfish unique to this coastline and meet the gigantic resident honeycomb eel, or if you’re up for a challenge, hang with the hammerhead and tiger sharks on the deeper Atlantis dive.
When you’re ready for dry land, it’s a 50-minute drive to the west gate of the Maputo Special Reserve, 1,670 square kilometres of protected lakes, mangrove swamps and forested dunes where elephants and hippos, giraffes and zebras make their home. It’s also a haven for various forms of rare feathered life, such as African fish eagles, olive bee-eaters and white helmetshrikes.
If you cross into South Africa, the Kosi Bay area (45 minutes) presents a very different kind of wilderness. Part of the iSimangaliso Wetlands Park, this region of raffia palm forests, swamps and reed channels is best explored in 4x4s and boats. Rare palm nut vultures graze in the forests, leatherback and loggerhead turtles nest on the beaches and the local Thonge people trap fish with methods thousands of years old.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Gala Gala Eco Resort have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
- Is Gala Gala Eco Resort dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Gala Gala Eco Resort? Whether you’re a diehard diver or tempted to try it for the first time, the helpful Gala Gala Eco Resort team can fix you up, and there’s a number of classic dive … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Gala Gala Eco Resort?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 8:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: Anytime On-site accommodation Arrive: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 9:30 a.m.