Are there sharks in Sodwana Bay?
Are there sharks in Sodwana Bay?
As far as shark diving is concerned, Sodwana Bay can be one of the best sites in the world. You may also, for example, encounter Tresher Sharks, Bull Sharks and Hammerheads as well as the gentle Giant the Whale Shark.
What fish can you catch in Sodwana?
Fishing in Sodwana: South Africa’s premier fishing spot, boasting year round fishing for game fish such as blue and black marlin, sail fish, yellow fin tuna, Dorado, Mackerel and Wahoo. The rock and surf fishing in Sodwana is superb with the giant kingfish being first prize.
Can you swim in Sodwana Bay?
Permits are required for vehicles to access the beach but this is to control the number so one of the few places you can drive on the beach up the bay. Swimming is excellent and in season life savers are on duty.
Is Sodwana Bay beach Open?
Our beaches are open as normal and the weather is absolutely stunning… come and visit us! Give us a shout to book accommodation or other activities!
Are you allowed to drive on the beach at Sodwana Bay?
Beach driving is currently only permitted on weekends and during government school holidays, as it is only allowed in order to ease the pressure when the car parks are full. You need to obtain a permit to drive on the beach. Only 200 permits are issued per day – free of charge & they cannot be pre-booked.
Where can I snorkel in Sodwana Bay?
Jesser’s point
Most the snorkelling in Sodwana Bay happens at the main beach access area, you will need to pay an entrance fee at the gate. The most popular snorkeling spot in Sodwana Bay is known as Jesser’s point and forms wonderful shallow protected snorkeling spots at low tide.
Where can you drive on the beach in South Africa?
Generally, no recreational beach driving is permitted on South African beaches. However a permit to use a vehicle may be issued by the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) under specific circumstances, such as sport fishing competitions or a physically challenged person requiring vehicle access.
When can you dive in Sodwana Bay?
Diving in Sodwana Bay is fantastic year-round. The seasonal sightings of whales harks are Dec-Feb, humpback whales are June-Oct, ragged-tooth sharks from Dec-Feb, and nesting leatherback and loggerhead turtles can be seen from Dec – Feb each year.
How do you get married on the beach in Cape Town?
In order to get married on a public beach in South Africa you need a permit from the Cape Town City Council. It takes at least one week for the permit to be issued. Costs for the permit range from R300 to R6 000 depending on the beach, group size and complexity of the function.
Who owns Sodwana Bay Lodge?
The owner of the Sodwana Bay Lodge, Richard Scott, who has owned the business for 20 years, said on Wedensday night there had also been abusive telephone calls from people who had wrongly believed that Slade’s Sodwana Bay Guest House was the Sodwana Bay Lodge.
How do you arrange a beach wedding?
12 things to consider for the beach wedding ceremony
- Get a beach permit if needed.
- Plan wisely, avoid crowds.
- Arrange sturdy seating.
- Accentuate the beach’s natural features.
- Add in colors to contrast the light color of the sand.
- Shop local for destination weddings.
- Prepare for windy conditions.
- Prepare a shoe station.
When was Sodwana Bay Lodge built?
In December 1950, the Natal Parks Board proclaimed Sodwana Bay as a Nature Reserve. The only buildings at the time were a thatched hut and a toilet. The first visitor facilities at Sodwana Bay were established in the early 1960’s by Natal Parks Board (now known as Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife).
