‘Sodwana’ meaning ‘Little Paradise On Its Own’ in Zulu. Sodwana Bay is a paradise for everyone with an interested in the great outdoors.
Lying just south of the Mozambique border, on the Zululand East Coast, Sodwana Bay boasts a colourful diversity. It is here that the southernmost tropical reefs in the world are found. These reefs and the warm Mozambique current ensures the prolific growth of a tremendous variety of coral, which in turn offers a habitat to millions of crustaceans and fish. Underwater visibility can exceed 40m!
The abundance and variety of hard and soft corals with some 1200 species of Indo-Pacific tropical fish ensures the diver a unique and colourful experience. Sodwana is the nesting site for Loggerhead and Leatherback turtles and can be seen throughout the year. Seasonal visitors include Humpback Whales, Whale Sharks, Nurse Sharks and Manta Rays. Marlin, Sailfish and Dolphins are spotted at anytime throughout the year.
Scuba Diving is available on all the reefs, from 2 mile to 9 mile reef, depending on experience and sea conditions. Boats launch up to 6 times a day, so there is plenty of opportunity to get wet. Night dives are also available. There are qualified PADI instructors and Open Water to Dive Master Courses is available.
We offer comfortable, rustic accommodation in the heart of Sodwana Bay.
There are varying degrees of accommodation. 6 Sleeper suite is a fully furnished suite with three rooms, own kitchen and bathroom. Bungalows contain either a double or twin beds; bathrooms are shared. All linen is provided but please bring your own towels.
Accommodation is self catering. There are fridges, freezers, gas cookers and kitchen utensils available for your convenience. If you don’t like cooking, there are restaurants close by where good food can be enjoyed.
