Sodwana Bay

	SODWANA BAY Sodwana Bay is considered to be the premier dive site in South Africa and is the only tropical dive site in South Africa. Sodwana is one of the few places world-wide where dive sites are reached by weaving a path through breaking waves. This thrilling experience adds to the excitement of the dive. General Info

VISIBILITY The average yearly visibility is 12m. It can get as good as 40m . The reason for this is that there are no rivers running into the sea in this area. The rivers pollute the sea in other areas sometimes suspending all diving , especially after heavy, prolonged rain. The diving is all year round. In summer the water temperature can reach 29° C . The lowest it gets is 20° C. Viz Charts

FISHING Although it is considered by many to be mainly a dive destination, Sodwana is actually just as well know for its excellent fishing. Either from the shore or from purpose built fishing ski boats. Many game fish are caught here. Large Marlin are also caught, examples of which can be seen in the Leatherback restaurant in Sodwana Bay Lodge

	GAME PARKS Hluhluwe-Umfolozi, Mkuze and Tembe Elephant Game Parks are within easy reach on tarred roads. You are almost guaranteed (almost!!) to see Rhino in Hluhluwe and Elephants in Tembe. Please note that Tembe is for 4x4 only. There are many things to do for the non diver such as tours to nearby game parks or sundowners at Lake Sibaya, the largest freshwater lake in South Africa. You can also go on Horse rides, either on the beach or in the surrounding area.