For our eager fisherman...

Hi all,

I have attached the link to "Gozo Azul", a fishing charter company that we will use on our fishing expedition. http://www.gozoazul.co.za/

A boat will probably go out on Thurs 15 March as well as Friday 16 March.

The times are below:
Half day charter from 06H00 - 12H00
Full day charter from 06H00 - 16H00

Please see the costs below (these may change depending on what sort of deal my dad can work out with them):
DEEP SEA GAME FISHING CHARTERS

No bottom fishing and we promote & support catch & release. We release bill fish.
Our daily HALF or FULL DAY charters include all tackle, bait and soft drinks. We can accommodate up to 12 people, minimum of 3 people to launch and a maximum of 6 people. Spear fishing charters available on request, max 4 people and supply your own equipment.

HALF DAY charters @ R2550.00, 3 passengers. 4 or more people @ R750pp.
FULL DAY charters @ R3600.00, 3 passengers. 4 or more people @ R1100.00pp.
FULL DAY 50km offshore charter in main Mozambique current, fish for big tuna and bill fish, max 4 passengers @ R8000.00.

You can find out more information on the fishing expedition upon your arrival to Coco Rico Resort. Look out for Neil Le Roux (my dad), as he will be heading the trips up and will have all the information that you require.

If you would like to partake in any other activities whilst you are in Ponta do Ouro, please could you contact the establishment directly or book with them upon your arrival in Mozambique.

Thanks!

"Pay it forward"

Hi all,

Just another update including necessary and important information regarding your trip to Mozambique.

Payment for the remainder of your stay in Mozambique must be done on your arrival to Coco Rico resort at the reception.

You are able to pay using the following methods for your accommodation:
Credit Card
VISA debit cards ONLY
Cash

Thanks!

Border Parking IMPORTANT INFORMATION

If you are renting a vehicle to park at the border, ensure that you park it on the South African side in the locked up area and please check with your car rental company that it is insured to park at the border on the South African side!

For those with your own vehicles and parking them at the border, there is parking on the Mozambique side as well, just check with your vehicle insurance company that it is ok to do so.

More border information

If you require a border transfer, there will be special signage for the wedding party from Coco Rico so just look out for that when having to get your border transfer.

Please can you pay for your border transfer in CASH ONLY.
A reminder that it is R 75 per person, one way and therefore for a return border transfer trip, the cost will total to: R 150 per person

Secondly, if there are any problems (which I'm sure there won't be), or any further questions during your journey, I will activate my international roaming. My South African mobile number is: +27828419865.

Coco Rico's contact details are:
00258 848758029

xxx

Gone Fishing

Hi all!

Hoping that your plans for Mozam are coming along swellingly! A reminder that the deadline date is 30 November and for you to email me with the following:

~If you will be attending the wedding
~Your favorite song
~Your shoe size (European/US/UK size)
~Your arrival and departure date to and from Ponta do Ouro, Mozambique (I will make your booking for you at the Coco Rico Resort if you wish to come earlier or stay on later after the wedding weekend - that amount can be paid at Coco Rico on arrival)
~If you require a border transfer to Ponta do Ouro from the Kosi Bay Border(bordering Mozambique and South Africa), please state the date and time that you will require your border transfer to and from Ponta do Ouro. The pick up and drop off times everyday are either- 9:00, 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00 (Border transfer cost is R 75 one way, therefore R 150 there and back - this amount is paid on arrival to the resort)
~ PLEASE DEPOSIT R 394 (per person) into my or Daniel's bank account before 30 November 2011 with your name as a reference. This is for the accommodation cost for Friday 16 March and Saturday 17th March (wedding weekend). We require this money upfront as we have already put down a deposit amount on the accommodation to secure our booking.

For those "early birds" that will be in Mozambique a few days before the wedding and who want to be crowned as "sole" food providers for the rest of their stay in Ponta do Ouro, we are looking for eager fisherman (experienced or inexperienced) to accompany a relative of the Le Roux clan (Mr Mike Rodgers himself!) out on a fishing boat prior to Friday evening.

The objective: To catch as many yummy fish as possible in order to fill all our starving tummies at Friday nights dinner (16 March).

Mike and dad (Neil) will then braai all the fish, and the restaurant will kindly provide us with salads and wedges to accompany the main meal.

Let me know if anyone is game and if you require fishing equipment or if you are "well equipped" already ;)

Dan and Jean
xxx

Popular "dates"

It's MARVELOUS to see that some overseas guests have booked their air ticket already and have managed to make concrete plans for next year!

It's quite nice to know other peoples arrangements and dates as it may help you along with yours.

FYI:
- Quite a few guests will be arriving in Mozambique on Sunday 11 March 2012, enjoying a whole week in happy sunshine with frollicking dolphins. Quite a few are resting for a day after the wedding to let their incredible hangovers subside, and will jet set back overseas on Monday 19 March 2012.

- This can obviously also apply to the South African guests, and its a great idea if everyone can be in Mozambique around the same time. This helps out with accomodation arrangements as grouping 8 people to each unit becomes less of a mission as there are more guests around to fill up the spaces.

- We obviously understand those of our guests that have to work, and suggest, if possible, they arrive in the afternoon on Friday 16 March??

Just some more helpful information!

Happy planning :)

Car rental IMPORTANT Information

I have just read through the terms and conditions regarding taking an Avis rental vehicle outside the South African border and into Mozambique. It is not permitted :(

Therefore Avis ain't no good if wanting to rent your own 4 x 4 vehicle.

Will carry on searching for more vehicle rental options.

Don't forget to ask the 4 x 4 vehicle rental company if it is possible to take the vehicle across the border and into Mozambique before paying for it!!!