Renowned for its sport fishing, scuba diving and snorkeling, Sodwana Bay Resort is situated on the coast within the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, South Africa`s first World Heritage Site.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.

In summer, loggerhead and leatherback turtles come out of the sea to nest on the beaches. Aside from Sodwana’s wealth of opportunities for diving , boating and angling, 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. Malaria precautions are necessary. Sodwana Bay Resort with its many exciting coral reefs and outstanding climate, has distinguished itself as one of the premier sport diving destinations in the world. This wonderful resort set in a sheltered bay on the Maputaland coast attracts many visitors all year round to discover its many hidden treasures. 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.

Scuba diving equipment is available for hire. Sodwana Bay Resort features ten five-bed Swiss-style log cabins, which include two bedrooms, a bathroom with shower, lounge/dining room and kitchen together with barbecue facilities and ten eight-bed log cabins including three bedrooms, a bathroom with shower, lounge/dining room and kitchen all with barbecue facilities. The camp also provides extensive camping facilities.