Sodwana bay

Just a visit to this area situated in the costal dunes, is breathtaking. The large wooden, ranch type, luxury accommodation is nestled in lush coastal vegetation. Overlooking a fresh water lake, the Sodwana Bay Lodge sets the site for a relaxed and exciting stay.

Sodwana's string of coral reef is a dive site that is treasured by all Southern African divers. The fish and coral diversity is overwhelming. The coral, dominated by soft corals, cannot be found in any other part of the world.
The string of coral reef runs from leven point, where the launch site is situated, northwards. Dive boats, commonly known as rubber ducks, can reach all the sites with ease. A careful launch through the surf line and a short boat ride places divers over the dive sites on the largest of the reef formations, 2 Mile reef. Dive sites are found at 10, 15, 16, and 18 meters, with the outer edge, sponge reef, between 18 and 35 meters.

Sodwana bay's 2 Mile reef has a great number of sites within its 2,1km length. Four Buoy, Pinnacle, Beginners Buoy, Caves and Overhangs, Chain, Antons, Coral Gardens, Sponge and Deep Sponge are a few of the better known and more frequently dived sites.
Sitting just south of the 2 mile reef on the left is a small gem, stringer reef, which, under the correct conditions is not to be missed.
To the right, quarter mile has an excitement all of its own.

Further up the Sodwana bay's coast is 4/5 Mile. 18-24 meter dives, 8 km from jesser point. Ribbon reef promises to be a great dive.

7 Mile reef is situated 11km from the launch site and is one of the most popular further out dives, with a reef formation known as “The Amphitheatre”. This area is alive with all the fish life that one can imagine.

Sodwana's 9 Mile is 14 km from jesser point, approx 500 meters off shore. The top of the reef starts at 6 meters and drops to the sand at 21 meters. The seaward topography consists of beautiful swim-throughs, overhangs and large caves. This reef is well known for the coral green tree, a stunning green wire coral and gorgonian sea fan.

Sodwana Bay spoils those who visit her with her magnificent marine life and colourful corals.
Once experienced, little compares.