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M I S S I O N S T A T E M E N T To ensure our motto “for the love of dolphins” is incorporated into everything we do. To create a sustainable world for marine mammals through education, research and conservation. To operate in integrity and strive towards creating a safe environment in which inter-species relationships can be explored. To facilitate dolphin programs that are profoundly educational and beneficial to being human.

Monitoring marine mammals in moçambique since '95

A journey of discovery awaits you. Educate yourself, enlighten your life and evolve as you come into contact with the resident dolphins of Southern Mozambique, on their terms. No feeding, no harassment. Just you and the dolphins, face to face in the big blue! Dolphin Encountours initiated Africa' s first dolphin swim program in the early ‘90’s after a two year trial period in Ponta do Ouro, Southern Mozambique. During this period co-founder’s embarked on establishing Africa' s first Dolphin Swim and Research Center. A strict code of conduct was developed based on advise and guidelines from international and local marine mammal experts, resulting in a program that allows close interactions on the dolphin’s terms. A beckoning to share the wonder of dolphins with man as well as a profound sense to protect and learn from them has developed unique inter-species relationships, where both species seemingly benefit from the social interactions. Ongoing research in calibration with The Natural History Museum in Maputo and various other institutes ensures that programs are run with high standards, where observations are strictly monitored and daily data is collected. Much care is taken when working with this dolphin society as crew regard cetaceans {dolphins and whale} as highly intelligent beings that have emotion and thus experience joy and pain.

A number of swim programs are available for families, individuals, the holistically minded and researchers. Special needs tours can be arranged on request catering for the physically and mentally challenged. All programs are based on our Dolphin Eco-Tour and include the below. Snorkeling workshop and safety briefing Dolphin Etiquette and Ecology Workshop Dolphin Program Presentations Experienced Dolphin Guides Swim Facilitation + Floatation Devises Daily Dolphin Launches 2 hour sessions Accommodation - Dolphin BeachCamp Return Border Transfers - Kosi Bay Three Course Dinners except one night. Unlimited tea and coffee Brunches Daily DCA Gift Pack Your support directly assists marine mammal conservation efforts in the area.

A n c e s t o r s ; H e a l e r s & T e a c h e r s 1 9 - 2 2 F e b r u a r y 2 0 0 9 Canadian Dolphin Facilitator Jason Cressey, psychologist & author of “Once upon a Tide” is facilitating his annual dolphin program that investigates the myths, legends, folklore & sacred rituals surrounding dolphins & whales. The retreat offers an interesting view of ‘who the dolphin people were’, where and what are the whale temples and what is the myth of the Golden Dolphin. Meditations and daily yoga are available. Space is limited to 10 participants only! R4100 for workshop.

Bookings:- Tel: +27 11 462 8103 Cell: +082 920 8952 info@dolphin-encountours.co.za  www.dolphin-encountours.co.za