8-night coastal and safari escape: 6 nights at Coral Divers in Sodwana Bay & 2 nights at Bayala Game Lodge.
Sodwana Bay is the only tropical dive site in South Africa and one of the few places in the world where dive sites are reached by weaving a path through breaking waves. Divers can enjoy warm water, deserted beaches, vibrant coral reefs, a great diversity of seascapes and marine life. Also popular here is nature walking and turtle spotting. Located within the iSimangaliso Wetland Park in KwaZulu-Natal, this Marine Protected Area offers pristine coral reefs, abundant marine biodiversity, and excellent diving conditions year-round.
Itinerary
| Location | Accommodation | Meal Plan | Activities | |
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| Day 1 to 6 | Sodwana Bay | Coral Divers Dive Lodge | Room only | Transfer from King Shaka International Airport, Durban. 6 nights accommodation in Standard Bungalow 10 boat dives in iSimangaliso Wetland Park MPA |
| Day 7 to 8 | Zuka Private Game Reserve | Bayala Game Lodge | Breakfast & dinner | Transfer to Bayala Game Lodge 2 nights accommodation in a Standard Bungalow 2 game viewing drives per day |
| Day 9 | Transfer to King Shaka International Airport, Durban. |
Coral Divers & Sodwana Bay
Known for offering wonderful diving opportunities, Sodwana Bay is the only tropical dive site in South Africa and one of the few places in the world where dive sites are reached by weaving a path through breaking waves. Divers can enjoy warm water, deserted beaches, exciting coral reefs, a great diversity of seascapes and marine life.
Coral Divers offer a range of accommodation, a professional scuba diving charter and PADI 5 Star Dive Centre all within iSimangaliso Wetland Park, Sodwana Bay. General facilities available to guests include a complimentary beach shuttle, restaurant, swimming pool and lounge. Coral Divers is an excellent all-in-one option for diving in Sodwana Bay—providing daily dives 364 days a year (weather permitting), welcoming atmosphere, and comfortable resort facilities. Whether traveling solo or in a group, it’s a standout choice for diving in this world-class marine sanctuary.
Bayala Game Lodge & Zuka Private Game Reserve
This wonderful park is renowned for its dramatic hilly countryside, diversity of flora and fauna, high standards of conservation and their invaluable contribution in rhino conservation. Founded in 2001 by Tara and Jessica Getty, Zuka spans approximately 10,300 ha, and is a cornerstone of the Mun-ya-wana Conservancy (~30,000 ha), bordering the UNESCO-listed iSimangaliso Wetland Park.
The park has transformed degraded land into thriving wilderness and is actively focused on ecological restoration, species rewilding, and community partnerships. In partnership with African Parks, the reserve supports the Rhino Rewild initiative, providing a safe habitat for relocated southern white rhinos—about 40 individuals. Zuka is home to the Big Five (elephant, black and white rhino, lion, leopard, buffalo) along with cheetah, wild dog, giraffe, and countless other mammals and birds. The conservancy protects rare habitats like sand forest, supporting endemic plants, the Phinda Rain Frog, Phinda Button Spider, dwarf butterflies, and Thonga red squirrel.
Bayala Game Lodge is a newly renovated safari lodge, with comfortable thatch-roof rooms decorated in neutral ‘bush’ colours throughout. Enjoy a beautiful and relaxing lounge, a rustic bar and relaxed, informal dining inside or outside, where the Zulu chefs produce a line-up of dining experiences, from a traditional ‘braai under the stars to delicious hot and cold full English breakfasts and lunches served in the Safari Lodge or on the veranda next to the pool. Warm, friendly staff with easy smiles!
Coral Divers offer a range of accommodation, a professional scuba diving charter and PADI 5 Star Dive Centre all within iSimangaliso Wetland Park, Sodwana Bay. General facilities available to guests include a complimentary beach shuttle, restaurant, swimming pool and lounge.
Bayala Game Lodge
Bayala Game Lodge is a newly renovated safari lodge, with comfortable thatch-roof rooms decorated in neutral ‘bush’ colours throughout. Enjoy a beautiful and relaxing lounge, a rustic bar and relaxed, informal dining inside or outside, where the Zulu chefs produce a line-up of dining experiences, from a traditional ‘braai under the stars to delicious hot and cold full English breakfasts and lunches served in the Safari Lodge or on the veranda next to the pool. Warm, friendly staff with easy smiles!
Known for offering wonderful diving opportunities, Sodwana Bay is the only tropical dive site in South Africa and one of the few places in the world where dive sites are reached by weaving a path through breaking waves. Divers can enjoy warm water, deserted beaches, exciting coral reefs, a great diversity of seascapes and marine life. Also popular here is nature walking and turtle spotting. Located within the iSimangaliso Wetland Park in KwaZulu-Natal, this Marine Protected Area offers pristine coral reefs, abundant marine biodiversity, and excellent diving conditions year-round.
Over 1,200 fish species inhabit these reefs, along with vibrant hard and soft corals, Nudibranchs, Scorpionfish, Tube Worms, Paperfish, Cleaner Shrimps, Ribbon Eels, and Potato Grouper. Expect to see several turtle species (Loggerhead, Hawksbill, Olive Ridley and Green) grazing reefs, Reef Sharks (Blacktip, White Tip), Dolphins, Manta Rays and Grey Nurse Sharks during summer months, and Humpback Whales during the winter migration season. In summer, you will also see the nest Leatherback & Loggerhead Turtles.
Unique sightings include rare creatures like the African Pygmy Seahorse, Paperfish, Frogfish, Ornate Ghost Pipefish, and a resident population of Coelacanth discovered at 100m deep in nearby submarine canyons.
The dive sites are organised into reefs named by their distance from Jesser Point, where the launch site is:- Quarter Mile, 2 Mile, 5 Mile, 7 Mile, and 9 Mile being the most well-known. Each reef offers unique topography including swim-throughs, pinnacles, sand channels, and coral overhangs. Most dives are between 9 m and 35 m, with 7 Mile considered one of the world’s finest and suited for Advanced Open Water divers (up to ~24 m). Visibility typically ranges from 15 m to 30 m, peaking in winter months, with water temps between 19 °C to 29 °C depending on the season.
Pricing for Coral Divers and Bayala Game Lodge Safari
| Valid to Dec 31, 2025 | AUD | ZAR | |||
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| 6 Nights accommodation in Standard Bungalow at Coral Divers Resort (room only) 10 Reef Dives in the iSimangaliso Wetland Park MPA, Sodwana Bay including tanks, weights & weight belts 2 nights accommodation at Bayala Game Lodge including breakfast and dinner 2 shared game drives per day Return airport transfers & inter-lodge transfers Activities, transfers and excursions as mentioned in itinerary | |||||
| Per Person pricing | |||||
| 2 divers | 3188 | ZAR | | | 36749 | |
| 4 divers | 2832 | ZAR | | | 32650 | |
| 6 divers | 2664 | ZAR | | | 30713 | |
| Valid to Dec 31, 2026 |
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| 6 Nights accommodation in Standard Bungalow at Coral Divers Resort (room only) 10 Reef Dives in the iSimangaliso Wetland Park MPA, Sodwana Bay including tanks, weights & weight belts 2 nights accommodation at Bayala Game Lodge including breakfast and dinner 2 shared game drives per day Return airport transfers & inter-lodge transfers Activities, transfers and excursions as mentioned in itinerary |
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| The per person pricing above is indicative only: we show 7-8 night with 10 dive packages at high-end and lower-end rooms (singles & doubles) for the purposes of comparison. We can give you a price (and availability) for any combination of nights/dives you wish to undertake, which will include any discounts due to you as part of that package, and any exclusions, or items payable at the resort. Please use the [Enquire Now] tab to give us your exact requirements and we'll give you the best deal we can. | |||||
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| This resort's prices are in ZAR and include all givernment taxes. The AUD prices shown are based on the current exchange rate. The price paid in AUD will be based on the actual exchange rate at the time any payments are made. | |||||
