Sodwana Bay

Sodwana is part of the Greater St. Lucia Wetland Parl. It is popular with scuba divers and snorkellers for its diversity of fish and invertebrates and its collection of hard and soft corals. The waters are warm, seldom dropping below 20 C and average visibility is 15m and can reach 30m.

Activities and sightseeing in the area

Diving and snorkelling

Diving is a year-round activity in Sodwana Bay but the best diving is from April to September. There are a number of dive sites to choose from. Whale sharks, ragged-tooth sharks, humpbacks & southern right whales are seasonally spotted. Dolphins and a variety of other fish are spotted often.

Turtle walks and tours

During summer, female loggerhead and leatherback turtles leave the ocean and nest on the beach. These tours head out at night to the nesting grounds.

Lake Sibaya

Lake Sibaya is the biggest fresh water lake in south Africa. You can spot the hippos that live in the lake and admire its unspoilt beauty.

Zulu culture

The Zulu live in rural communities around Sodwana Bay. Get a first hand experience Zulu culture and tradition by visiting one of these communities.