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KZNNCSThe KZNNCS are custodians of Sodwana Bay National Marine Reserve. As it is a marine reserve you have to pay to get access to the beach, which is about 5 km from the Lodge. The current daily fee is R20.00 |
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GAME PARKSThe KZNNCS Game parks are within easy reach of Sodwana . Tembe Elephant Park (4x4 only) is only 75km away. Hluhluwe about 100km and Mkuze about 140km. The luxurious private Phinda reserve is also nearby.
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Tembe Elephant Park |
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PARAMEDICThere is a resident paramedic, (Currently Andy and Gill), whose office is next to the KZNNCS reception. They are available 24 hrs for genuine emergencies. (Tel 083 442 5207). They also runs a clinic for non emergencies from 08:00 to 09:00 and from 16:00 to 17:00 every day. Divers can enquire about MRI, MEDIVAC and DAN rescue packages . Please enquire about the current prices. |
FISHINGoperates from the restaurant and is run by Richard Scott. He can organise all your fishing excursions both full and half day trips are available. |
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SHOPSThere is a general store in the KZNNCS. Across the road from the Lodge there is a small tuck shop. Just up the road there is a bakery and bottle store. In Mbazwana there are general stores Top |
HORSE RIDESWe now offer
Horse safaris at the Lodge. Suitable for beginners as well as those who already ride. Exodus |
HAIRDRESSERThere is an on site hairdresser. Her name is Michel and she works from the Hair Shak salon which is the thatched building next to the road, just up from the boat lockers. Michel offers full facilities and is popular with the locals. 082 924 7757 |
LODGE GARAGEThere is a workshop in the Lodge run by Johnny Le Roux. He can assist with all types of repairs. |
MALARIASodwana is
in a low risk malaria zone. |
PETROL & DIESELThere is unleaded & ordinary petrol and diesel available within KZNNCS reserve. It is open from 06:00 to 18:00 every day. There is a 24hr Engen Garage in Mbazwana. There are also 24hr Garages in Hluhluwe and Jozini. |
MEDICAL SERVICESThere is no resident doctor in Sodwana Bay. There is a clinic in Mbazwana and a hospital in Mseleni (035 571 0121) about 30 km north of Mbazwana. |
POLICEThere is a permanent police station at Mbazwana (035 571 0005) and a portable station within the KZNNCS over Christmas and Easter Times Top |
SHARK DIVINGThe KZNNCS only allow one boat at a time to visit the raggies site and you must have an approved divemaster. We will book with them on your behalf. The cost is the same as for a two mile dive PLEASE FOLLOW THESE SIMPLE RULES 1.
Keep out of the caves and overhangs, where the sharks are resting. 2.
Don't block the shark's exits or wedge the shark towards the reef. 3.
NEVER feed or use bait, or by-catch to attract sharks. 4.
The sharks are often inquisitive. Should a shark approach, breathe
slow and easy, keep still, do not use hands to maintain buoyancy and ENJOY
the privilege 5.
A fast moving shark can be an agitated shark. Stay together and
move with a slow and steady rhythm, keep relaxed and move away if
necessary. 6.
Respect and enjoy the shark, view so that they are undisturbed for
the next group to enjoy. 7. Sharks are masters of their environment, we are not in their food chain. Respect means understanding the marine rhythm and blend with the shark's environment.
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