Scuba Diving and Snorkeling
Working in partnership with Amoray Diving, we offer scuba diving tailor made for the discerning diver. A range of courses are also available if you haven’t dived before or just want to try it out.
Rated amongst the top 10 scuba diving spots in the world, Sodwana’s pristine reefs offer warm, clean and colourful experiences, with huge species diversity. We are privileged to have the most southerly coral reefs in Africa, thanks to the warm water brought from the tropics by the Agulhas current.
Alternatively, if you have never tried Scuba Diving, or wish to do a course, our sister company Coral Divers is a PADI 5 Star Dive Centre and offers a range of recreational dive courses to suit your holiday dates. Simply request to add your course to your booking.
If Scuba Diving is not for you, why not try snorkeling in our stunning rock pools, which the whole family can enjoy during low tide? You will find various creatures hiding out, including many juvenile fish species. Equipment may be rented for the day from the Beach Shop, which is found near the toilet and shower facilities of the main beach.
Fishing
South Africa’s premier fishing spot, boasting year round fishing for game fish such as Blue and Black Marlin, Sail Fish, Yellow Fin Tuna, Dorado, Mackerel and Wahoo. The rock and surf fishing in Sodwana Bay is superb with the giant Kingfish being first prize. A giant Kingfish, weighing forty-nine Kilograms caught from the beach in front of Mseni Beach Lodge was a memorable moment for a proud angler.
Specialty drop shot fishing areas provide non-stop action.
Wildlife
Sodwana Bay’s rich birdlife is well known. Walk amongst lush trails or watch from our deck and you are guaranteed to see a huge diversity of bird life. Other wildlife…the red duiker, mongoose and monkeys are amongst the regular sightings.
Humpback whales are spotted in their numbers from the month of June until October. Enjoy the show from our restaurant deck as they breach and surface.
Turtle tours are very popular between November and February, where you have a chance of experiencing the Leatherback and Loggerhead Turtles nesting on our beaches.
Out and about
Sodwana Bay is less than an hour’s drive to many Big 5 game reserves. These are easily planned as a day trip, where you may drive on your own or book a guided tour.