Diving here is as good as it gets!

With its astonishing marine biodiversity that thrives in the overlap of cooler and warmer waters, perfect year-round water temperatures and top-notch diving facilities, it's no wonder that Sodwana Bay is one of South Africa's premier diving spots.

At about 1.8 km long and almost 900 m wide in places, 2 Mile Reef is the largest coral reef. With a depth ranging from 8 - 18 m, this reef offers varied topography. There are rocky outcrops, large sand patches, caves and swim-throughs. And because this reef is so vast, you’ll discover something new with every dive.

On the outer edge lies Sponge reef. Here, the 32-m Deep Sponge is well-liked by many divers. Expect to see snapper, moray eels, nudibranchs, potato bass, trumpetfish, frogfish, angelfish, surgeonfish, clownfish and shrimp, to name a few.

Another good dive is at 5 Mile Reef, where you might see Ragged Tooth Sharks and Bottlenose Dolphins, as well as Ribbon Eels and colourful Paper fish. Within 5 Mile Reef you’ll find Lettuce Reef, Ribbon Reef and Pothole.

Generally, Stringer is best for diving in flat conditions when there’s not much current. In this oasis-like setting, there are two rocky outcrops that attract gamefish. But it’s also a nursery area for juvenile fish.

From July to late September, the Humpback Migration is in full swing and it’s truly something to behold if you spot them during your dive. Divers can usually hear the haunting whale song in the deep.

Although diving is always good at Sodwana Bay, the best diving months are from January to May, with warm water and 20 - 30 m visibility.

Most importantly, snorkelling and scuba diving offer the opportunity to get up close and personal with coral reefs, but we always advocate the importance of responsible diving to preserve the delicate ecosystems.

The long and short of it is that Sodwana Bay Lodge should be your next diving destination of choice.