Sodwana Bay Lodge & Dive Resort

Sodwana Bay Lodge in Sodwana

Location

Description

When Divers, Fishermen and eco-adventurers can resist the call of the great African outdoors no more, they return to one place - Sodwana

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.

The warm Indian Ocean currents of the Moçambique Channel wash onto the shores of Maputaland, a timeless realm of astounding bio-diversity and beauty.

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.

Africa's renowned "Big-5" - elephant, rhino, buffalo, lion and leopard - are complimented by a rich array of antelope and bird species. Here the "Big-5" can become the prized "Big-6" as humpback whales spout and gambol close to shore.

Accommodation

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 Lodge's diving and fishing centres and are adjacent to the volleyball court, Leatherback restaurant, swimming pool and bar.

Further accommodation is available in our 22 self-catering time share cottages - 6 or 8 sleeper.

Facilities

Conference Organisers crying out for conference venues with flavour - look no further! Sodwana Bay Lodge has all the facilities to host rewarding "Spirit of Africa" conferences and functions, and are building a growing reputation as a premier locale for stimulating teambuilding and incentive ventures.

CONFERENCE ROOM MEASUREMENTS

Width: 7m
Length: 12m
Height before beams: 2m 10cm
The room is rectangular with rounded corners

MAX NO OF DELEGATES

Boardroom style: 25
Schoolroom Style: 30
Cinema Style: 40/50

FACILITIES INCLUDE

Overhead Projector
flip chart
white board

TEAMBUILDING ACTIVITIES INCLUDE

Beach Drives
Treasure Hunts
Micro-lite flights
Turtle trips
Map reading activities
Quad bike rides and trips
Scuba dives

Directions

GETTING HERE... FROM JOHANNESBURG (Between 6 & 7 hours - ± 600 KM) You may want to take advantage of the new tar road from Hluhluwe to the Mbazwana. Note that this will save you about 60km of dirt road but will add about 75km to your journey. It is about 116km from Pongola to Hluhluwe. The road is now tarred all the way to Mbazwana. Go Via Ermelo - There are three main ways to do this. A. Take the N12 - Take Ogies off ramp (R545) B. Take the N12, N4 - Take Ermelo/Hendrina off Ramp (N11) C. Take the N17 - Through to Ermelo GETTING HERE... FROM PRETORIA (Between 6 & 7 hours - ± 600 KM) You may want to take advantage of the new tar road from Hluhluwe to the Mbazwana. Note that this will save you about 60km of dirt road but will add about 75km to your journey. It is about 116km from Pongola to Hluhluwe. The road is now tarred all the way to Mbazwana. Take the N4 - Take Ermelo/Hendrina off Ramp (N11) GETTING HERE... FROM DURBAN (Between 3 & 4 hours - ± 350 KM) Take the N2 toll road from Durban. (Follow signs to the North Coast) You can now use the new tar road being built from Hluhluwe to Mbazwana or you can use the Sodwana off ramp, about 10km north of Hluhluwe, followed by about 75 km of dirt road.