Sodwana Bay is situated on the eastern seaboard of South Africa in the heart of Maputaland, nesting behind the words highest natural dunes. The warm Indian Ocean currents channel thru the bay and onto the shores of Maputaland. The seaboard is relatively untouched. Lakes, river estuaries, swamps and forests host rare animal and plant species. Africa’s Big 5 are complemented by a rich array of antelope and bird species.
Sodwana Bay is a place of diversity and this makes it a Mecca for divers and photographers, whether you are a pro or simply looking to take a few snaps.
Sodwana is an all year round diving destination and one thing that makes it so unique is that there are no rivers spilling into the sea and the average visibility is usually well over 15 meters.
Two mile reef, Anton’s reef and Simon’s cave offers big schools of fish. Cave and overhangs on Two mile, Seven mile and Nine mile reefs offers a diversity of corral and Marine life. Bikini reef is one of the best sites for smaller life, including cleaning stations, nudibranch and others.
Depending on your qualifications Sodwana offers waters from as shallow as nine meters all the way down to forty meters.
Mozambique is a third world country however it is one of the world’s best tropical holiday destination.
Mozambique offers miles and miles of unspoiled coastline and untouched natural areas. The people are very laidback and friendly and if you approach the country for what it is you will love it.
If you are an adventurer then Mozambique is the right place for you.
The Mozambique shores provide a fascinating reef life and some of the finest diving and snorkelling all year round, mainly due to moderate winter temperatures and high summer temperatures. It rarely gets cold in the tropics. With an
Indian Ocean that at times resembles the Caribbean.
And if you are there to relax, you can lay and sunbath or take a long walk along miles of unspoiled beaches.
Giant Leatherback and Loggerhead turtles nest here from October to March. There are five species of sea turtle found along the coastline.
Huge Manta Rays and Whale Sharks can be seen throughout the year. From June until October the waters play host to Humpback Whales.