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Sodwana Bay Camp - Accommodation in Sodwana Bay,  KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Renowned for its sport fishing, scuba diving and snorkeling, Sodwana is situated on the coast within the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park. The reserve lies adjacent to Africa’s southern-most coral reefs. The Maputoland and St Lucia Marine Reserves are linked to each other to form a continuous protected area stretching 150 km from the Mozambique border southwards to Cape Vidal and 3 nautical miles out to sea. Sodwana Bay with its many exciting coral reefs and outstanding climate, has distinguished itself as one of the premier sport diving destinations in the world.

Price: 3

self-catering

20 log cabins

Sodwana Bay Camp features:
- 10 five-bed Swiss-style log cabins, which include two bedrooms, a bathroom with shower, lounge/dining room and kitchen together with barbecue facilities
- 10 eight-bed log cabins including three bedrooms, a bathroom with shower, lounge/dining room and kitchen all with barbecue facilities.

This wonderful resort set in a sheltered bay on the Maputaland coast attracts many visitors all year round to discover its many hidden treasures. A five kilometre self-guided walking trail for nature lovers and bird enthusiasts leads around the coastal forests and dunes and the area is rich in cultural history with evidence of ancient shell middens still found along the coastal dunes. Many popular dive sites with a great diversity of underwater seascapes and marine flora and fauna including branching, table and plate corals, beautiful overhangs, drop-offs and mushroom rocks, as well as spectacular night dives. Snorkellers and scuba divers. The diversity of fish and invertebrates on Africa's southern-most coral reefs attract many scuba divers and there are excellent snorkelling spots along this Sodwana Coast. Conditions are good throughout the year, but the best diving is from April through to September. On a good day visibility can reach up to 30 metres. The weather is typically subtropical. The water temperature is usually above 20°C and can reach 29°C in summer. Scuba diving equipment is available for hire. Ski-boaters and shore anglers have the opportunity to catch a number of different game fish. Popular ski-boat fishing competitions are held regularly. Sodwana has produced record billfish and sailfish.