Kzn Wildlife Sodwana Bay Accommodation
4 Sleeper Cabin: Two separate bedrooms Fully equipped kitchen One bathroom with bath and shower Lounge Extra bed on request is available Micro wave, DSTV, Gas stove, Fridge and Freezer, Braai facilities. Some of the cabins have sea view. 6 Sleeper Cabin: Three separate bedrooms with single beds only Two separate bathrooms Extra bed is available on request Fridge, Freezer, Braai area outside. Inclusions / Exclusions Rates Include: Accommodation, community levy, emergency rescue levy and 14% VAT. Rates Exclude: An entranc fee is payable at the gate Optional extras Extra information Gate Opening and Closing Times: The gate is open 24 hours a day Office Hours: The office is open from 08:00 to 16:30 from Monday to Thursday and from 07:00 to 16:30 from Friday to Sunday. Check Out time: 10:00 Check In Time: 14:00 Facilities: Diving, fishing and boating. Shop: The shop in the reserve is run by a concessionaire and stocks curios, groceries and fishing tackle. The nearest town, Hluhluwe which is 80 km away, has a full range of services.
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Two separate bathrooms. Extra bed is available on request. Facilities: micro wave, DSTV, gas stove, fridge and freezer, braai area outside. Gwalagwala Camping & Caravaning Camp grounds feature 413 open space campsites that accommodate both caravans and tents, set into shady surroundings in the coastal forest. Campsites have shared coldwater taps and barbecue facilities. A number of campsites feature electrical plug points. The ablution facilities provide hot and cold running water, flush toilets, showers, baths, dishwashing, and laundry facilities. A smaller, more modern camping area is available with 33 electrified campsites that can take caravans or tents, each with their own barbecue, electric lights, running water and modem communal ablution blocks. Freezer and refrigeration facilities are also available. What to do on arrival All overnight visitors must check in at Sodwana Bay Resort reception office on arrival. Office hours are from 08:00 -16:30 (Monday - Thursday) and 07:00-16:30 Friday, Saturday and public holidays, and 07:00-15:00 on Sundays.
Go diving in Sodwana Bay Diving in South Africa is a hugely varied experience. The waters along the Cape coast are cold and very productive, and characterized by towering forests of kelp. As one moves north-east along the coastline, cold- to warm-temperate reefs appear with a selection of silvery fishes. If one is looking for blue waters and colourful corals and tropical fishes though there is only one place to go... Sodwana Bay in northern KwaZulu-Natal is a special place. It forms the southern extent of many tropical coral species, and the diversity of corals that can be found here is unmatched anywhere further south. The reefs fall within a protected area and are well preserved. Their structure and extent is spectacular, as is the amount of life tucked away between the coral forms. This area of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park is special too in that the continental shelf is very close inshore and falls dramatically into a number of canyons just off the coastline. It is in the depths of these underwater canyons that a population of the ancient fish, the coelacanth, was discovered in October 2000.
Seven and Eight Mile reefs are less frequently dived, and diving on Nine Mile requires very good weather conditions. The further reefs incur additional transport costs due to their distance, but the corals are progressively more highly structural and better preserved due to their distance away from shore and reduced number of dives they experience. Overall, the reefs vary in depth from 12 to 40 m and there is a dive site suitable for every qualification level. There is also something for every diving taste, from hugely varied macro life forms (Two Mile), to gestating sharks (Quarter Mile), topographically varied coral walls (Seven Mile), large schools of tropical fishes (most sites) and the chance to see bigger shark species including tiger and Zambezi sharks (Five Mile). A friendly moray eel, and a colourful shoal of snapper congregate above the reef. Picture: Adventure Mania Sodwana Bay Not a diver? Not a problem! Whilst Sodwana Bay is typically a destination for bubble blowers, there is plenty to do in and around Sodwana Bay without a SCUBA qualification.
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Common marine life sightings for Sodwana Bay (KwaZulu Natal) Book your diving in Sodwana Bay (KwaZulu Natal) More Information Sodwana Bay is located on the northern coast of KwaZulu-Natal and stretches from Lake St Lucia to the Mozambique border. King Shaka International Airport in Durban welcomes South African domestic flights and a few international flights from Dubai, Mauritius and Maputo. It is also possible to reach KwaZulu-Natal and Sodwana Bay by road from Johannesburg and Pretoria or by train from Johannesburg and Cape Town. If you have your own transportation, the N2 and N3 highways connect this province with others in South Africa. International airports Durban Intl (DUR) Popular courses: Sodwana Bay (KwaZulu Natal) Advertisement * By accessing this page, you acknowledge and agree that the information displayed has been provided by one or multiple third parties. The provision of this content is for general informational purposes and does not constitute a recommendation or solicitation to make any type of purchase or decision.
For starters, the beach at Sodwana Bay is spectacular. Explore the rock pools on Jesser Point at low tide or grab a surfboard and head out for a wave if the conditions are right. There is a swimming beach for bathers, but be sure to keep between the lifeguard's beacons as strong currents can develop at times. Sodwana Bay is also perfect for long walks, or enjoying the sunset from the low dunes that fringe the coastline. Sunset at Sodwana Bay in northern KwaZulu-Natal Sodwana Bay teems with ocean life. Shore and boat angling (within designated zones, given that Sodwana Bay forms part of a marine protected area) are popular and rewarding pastimes. Dolphin and whale-watching boat trips are also on offer in the bay. Although sightings are never guaranteed, a close-up view of these magnificent creatures can be an incredible experience. The sandy beaches along the northern stretch of KwaZulu-Natal are also very important nesting sites for loggerhead and leatherback turtles. After-dark turtle tours (November-February) can be arranged with registered guides.
Map of Sodwana Bay and surrounds Where to stay Checkout the Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife website for information on staying in the campsite or book accommodation in Sodwana Bay now on