Activities in Sodwana
Bay
Sodwana Bay, a world famous scuba diving and ski-boat destination, situated within the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park, a proclaimed a
World Heritage Site, is considered by many to be one of the greatest ecotourism
and holiday destinations in Southern Africa.
Leading Wetland conservationists rate it as a "remarkable
ecological compound of lakes, swamps, sandy forests, dunes, beaches and
reefs".
Diving
courses are available at Sodwana with Aquazoo Scuba
Sodwana has the largest fresh water lake, Lake Sibaya, in South Africa, the largest
population of rhino and the highest vegetated sand dunes in the
world.
There are numerous fun-filled and family orientated activities available
at or nearby the accommodation in Sodwabna Bay.
Activities
Include:
Scuba Diving and Snorkelling
Sodwana Bay is considered one of the world's top ten
scuba diving sites with its spectacular array of coral reefs
and abundant species of fish. During low tide it is possible
to snorkel in the bay area.
Whilst drifting along you are bound to see
the likes of Barracuda, Big Eye Soldier Fish, Black Tip Reef Sharks, Clownfish,
Cod, Emperor Angelfish, Fusiliers, Lionfish, Morays, Parrot Fish, Potato Bass,
Rays, Trumpet Fish, Turtles, Unicorn Fish, Whale Sharks and Yellow
Snappers.
The elusive Coelacanth has been sighted in deep water less
than a kilometre from the shore.
Hard and soft corals as well
as sponges and numerous invertebrates can be seen whilst
diving.
The water temperature rarely drops below 20
degrees Celsius making it perfect for all year diving and snorkelling. This
Marine Reserve lies adjacent to Africa's southernmost coral
reefs.
Whale Watching
Annually, from
mid-May to mid-December, Humpback Whales migrate past the Sodwana Bay coast
to breed in the warm waters of the Indian Ocean. They move as far north as
Mozambique before turning back and heading for the Antarctic.
Whilst out
on the boat dolphins may swim alongside and a variety of other sea
life can been seen such as turtles and sharks. Seagulls are also part
of the scenery.
Sight-seeing trips by boat can be arranged
with Da Blu Juice
Birding
In
short, Sodwana Bay is a birders paradise, there is birdlife in
abundance!
Other activities
The following can be arranged
with Da Blu Juice
Surf
Safaris
Eco tours to the Kosi Bay Lake System
Four wheel drive
tours
BBQs at
sunset
Micro-light flights over the parks and
sea
Fishing (Permit required,
obtainable from the Park Office)
Horse riding on the
beaches
Quad
biking
Nature trails
Turtle tours (5 species visit the shores including
Leatherback and Loggerhead Turtles)