The only coral reef dive site in South Africa, Sodwana is set in the heart of a national park in northern Natal. The reefs host more than 1,000 species of fish, as well as impressive transients, such as whale sharks, billfish, manta rays, and whales.

Remote Reefs

Sodwana lies in a beautifully remote region of South Africa, nestling right up against the border with Mozambique to the north. Simply getting to the site is something of an adventure, requiring a journey by four-wheel drive vehicle through wild bush on bumpy dirt (racks. Although the dive industry in Sodwana is well established, it is also closely monitored. Only three dive centers are allowed to operate in the region, to limit the number of divers on the reef and so protect the delicate coral reef ecosystem.

Diverse Attractions

The four established reefs off Sodwana are nammed after their distance from the launch site, and are called Two, Five, Seven, and Nine Mile Reef. Each offers something slightly different, ranging from the most delicate of hard corals through to encounters with large ocean­going species including whale sharks. Although the journey to Sodwana is a considerable undertaking, the reward is nothing less than the finest coral reef dives on the continent.

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