Dive Sodwana Bay
4 day/3 night travel & dive package in Sodwana Bay
Sodwana Bay lies within the boundaries of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park. This stretch of coast provides a vast array of unspoilt coral reefs populated with a huge diversity of Indo-Pacific fish species & invertebrates.
Sodwana Bay reefs have the most southern coral reef formations in Africa. Its breath-taking hard and soft corals grow on a sandstone base structure that is unique to true coral reef structures. Due to the sandstone base structure reefs tend to be flat with low pinnacles, shallow drop-offs, gullies and range in depth from 6m to 100m.
Daily Itinerary
Day 1
Day 2 & 3
Early morning transfer from lodge to beach. Check equipment, sign indemnities and load the boat. Two ocean dives if weather permits. Transfer back to lodge to rest. Dinner in evening.
Day 4
Price
From USD$470 (or R8800)
Includes
- Transport from Durban (city or airport) to Sodwana Bay and back
- 3-night accommodation at a local lodge or guest house (private en-suite room, twin-share)
- 3 dinners
- Four guided ocean dives
- Use of air tank and weights
- Marine Protected Area permit for diving in protected waters
Excludes
- Personal dive gear: wetsuit, fins, mask, BCD, and regulator (can be hired for R400)
- Single room supplement surcharge (±R800)
- Brunch and snacks (there is a kiosk on the beach providing coffee, sandwiches, and other light meals for pre- and post-dive)
- Gratuities for skipper and dive guide
Transport
For those who have their own transportation, there will be a deduction of USD$55 (or R1000) per person from the packaged price. They will be responsible for their own fuel and toll fees.
What To Bring
- Dive Certification Card (Open Water or Advanced)
- Beach towel and toiletry
- Swimming costume
- Sunblock and mosquito repellent
- Waterproof jacket and dry bag for the boat
- Camera
- Own dive equipment if preferred
Price
From USD$735 (or R13200)
Includes
- Transport from Durban (city or airport) to Sodwana Bay and back
- 3-night accommodation at a local lodge or guest house (private en-suite room, twin-share)
- 3 dinners
- E-learning course, exam, and one day pool training prior to ocean dives
- Four ocean dives for qualifying
Excludes
- Single room supplement surcharge (±R800)
- Brunch and snacks (there is a kiosk on the beach providing coffee, sandwiches, and other light meals for pre- and post-dive)
- Gratuities for skipper and dive guide
Transport
For those who have their own transportation, there will be a deduction of USD$55 (or R1000) per person from the packaged price. They will be responsible for their own fuel and toll fees.
What To Bring
- Logbook (will be given by Dive Africa during pool training)
- Beach towel and toiletry
- Swimming costume
- Sunblock and mosquito repellent
- Waterproof jacket and dry bag for the boat
- Own dive equipment if preferred
Book Your Adventure
Sodwana Bay Adventure Calendar
February 2024
Trip 1: February 9–13
Trip 2: February 23–27
March 2024
Trip 1: March 8–12
Trip 2: March 22–26
April 2024
Trip 1: April 12–16
Trip 2: April 26–30
November 2024
Trip 1: November 8–12
Trip 2: November 22–26
December 2024
Trip 1: December 6–10
Trip 2: December 13–17
January 2025
Trip 1: January 10–14
Trip 2: January 24–28
February 2025
Trip 1: February 7-11
Trip 2: February 21–25
