In the heart of Maputaland, close to the pristine Lake Shazibe nestling behind the world`s highest natural dunes, a short distance from the sea, Sodwana Bay Lodge has been carefully designed to match the rustic eco-orientated nature of the region.
Here, on the relatively untouched eastern seaboard of southern Africa, wide lakes and extensive river estuaries shimmer with life, fertile swamp and sand forest abound with rare and protected animal and plant species, while towering dunes shelter golden beaches from the lush interior.
Venturing oceanwards, the seabed is bejewelled with coral reefs and formations of dramatic splendour, staging an unceasing pageant of every imaginable kind of marine life.
Sodwana Bay National Park, world renowned as a diving destination, is chosen by more South Africans to qualify as scuba divers than anywhere else.
Sodwana Bay Lodge boasts the only 5-star PADI diving school in the district certified to train and license divers to international instructor level. The school has a fully equipped dive shop, an on site 3 metre dive pool and organises a comprehensive range of day and night ocean and qualifying dives.
Magnum Fishing Charters is based at Sodwana Bay Lodge and offers deep-sea fishing trips. Test your wits and skills against the noble marlin and combative game fish and if that is your bag - release them again into their watery world.
Swap your experiences of the day at the popular poolside bar and then wander through to same the wholesome fare served at the resort`s Leatherback Seafood and Grill Restaurant.
Or enjoy a communal barbecue in a Zulu Boma (enclosure) accompanied by zestful ethnic dancing for something a little different to remember you stay at Sodwana Bay Lodge.
Rooms:
Relax in Sodwana Bay in the comfort of one of our 21 twin-bed, reed and thatch chalets.
All chalets have en-suite shower and toilet, ceiling fan and mosquito nets; are serviced daily, and include complimentary tea and coffee making facilities.
The chalets are situated right in the heart of the LodgeÂ’s diving and fishing centres and are adjacent to the volleyball court, Leatherback restaurant, swimming pool and bar.
Activities:
International and local eco-tourists marvel at the distinct ecosystems and prolific animal, bird and plantlife to say nothing of the sight of humpback whales as they spout and gambol close to the shoreline enroute to their Southern Ocean feeding grounds.
Sodwana Bay Lodge is located within easy reach of the many other unique attractions of this part of Africa.
Explore this "Garden of Eden', go gameviewing just an hour away in the open-air comfort of a customised Dinizulu Safaris vehicle.
Delight in the local cultures, or let professional guides unveil the mysteries of our famous turtle beach.
How to get there:
Drive to the town of Hluhluwe in northern Kwazulu Natal.
Proceed into Hluhluwe, drive through the town and at the 3rd Circle turn Left. Continue for about a 5km then you turn right over the railway line. It will be signposted Sodwana. This is a tarred road.
This will take you all the way to the Lower Mkuzi bridge. On the way to the you will cross over a new bridge and then there will be a signpost to Phinda on your left.
Continue until you reach the bridge over Lower Mkuzi Bridge. Cross over bridge. It is about 30 km to Mbazwana. At the T junction turn right. The road is tarred all the way to Sodwana Bay Lodge about 12 km away.
The Lodge is on your left just after the bottle store.
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