Information

Key Deposit
A key deposit of R150 is required on arrival at the resort. This is refunded on departure once the resort’s house keeping department has checked your accommodation, signed the back of your slip and you return this slip to the reception.

Cashless System
Buying food and drinks at the festival is on a cashless system. You will receive your wristband with a tag at reception upon arrival that will allow you to purchase drinks and food at the resort. If you arrive before Wednesday, please claim your wristband at reception that serves as your STRAB ticket and cashless tag. Malongane will switch to cashless purchases from 13:00 on Wednesday 22 May to 12:00 on Monday 27 May.

Refunds must be claimed before 12:00 on Monday 27 May. Refunds  not claimed will be forfeited.

Staff will be available at designated points at the stage area and reception to load and top-up funds on tags. Credit Cards and Cash will be accepted.

Please ensure that your card is enabled for foreign transacting as the point of sale machines are linked to Mozambican banks.

Diving
Diving is strictly payable at the resort. Malongane dive resort will handle all dive accounts and payments. No diving is allowed from private boats. No private compressor for cylinder filling is allowed in and near the resort. All divers will be required to show their valid C-card and log book to the dive camp staff before diving. Management reserves the right to prevent a diver from diving if this information is not valid or for any safety reason deemed necessary.

Dive planning is done every afternoon in the dive camp. Please note that only the dive camp staff can do dive planning or make changes. All dives confirmed will be charged for.

Reef Tax
Reef tax is STRICTLY payable at the resort. Reef tax is a weekly amount per diver and is subject to change by the Mozambican Government

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.

Braai
It is strictly forbidden to braai on the grass. No fires are allowed on the beach without the permission of the resort manager.

Flora and Fauna
Guests should not damage or remove fauna and flora in and around the resort. Wood or charcoal can be obtained in the shop during working hours. No pets are allowed in the resort.

Reefs
If anyone is reported to management or found to be abusing the reefs, fish, plant life, removing things from the reefs etc., she/he will not be allowed to dive.

Beach Rules
Driving on the beach is strictly prohibited. The resort reserves no right to grant any permission whatsoever to drive on the beach. No alcohol will be allowed on the beach.  Nudity is strictly forbidden.  No “making out” on the beach is allowed. These rules are enforced by the local maritime police with the possibility of severe fines or even imprisonment.

Casual Staff
Helpers can be employed to assist you. Check at reception for available help. Please ensure that you discuss and agree on a daily wage before hiring. Casuals are not part of the Malongane staff. NO casual workers may work between 18H00 and 06H00. Going rate is on average R100 per day.

Security
Although Ponta Malongane has security on duty 24 hours a day, management does not take any responsibilities for any goods stolen or damaged during your stay there. Ponta Malongane and STRAB management reserves the right of admission at all times

Please make sure to always adhere to these rules