Dec 05 2019
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Were homeless?! – Abandoned Dogs @ Sibaya – Sodwana Bay

By Sodwana Bay

We recently relocated to Sodwana Bay (if you wanna read)… Might it be a blessing in disguise that we found 2 abandoned pups at our new home close to Sibaya Lake.  Commonly known as AfriCanis, these are special Indigenous South African dogs specifically well adapted to hunting. We are so grateful for all the kind hearted people who could help these amazing dogs survive and who tried so hard to find them a good home. Unfortunately, these pups have not really been humanized like we are use to. Basic training was also thrown out the window for these pups, luckily they are still young enough to be trained and at least get some kind of house training. Sometimes it feels like we have three little kids in the house that you constantly need to stop from eating the wrong stuff or try depleting their energy levels so that you can have some peace and quiet. But hey that’s the price you pay being an animal lover. But I would never trade it for the world. Our family has grown with 2 extra which makes the world 2 x extra exciting and worth living. More about the breed: Although the world does not classify this dog as a real breed, I think most South Africans will make a special exception for these extraordinary dogs. They are one of a kind special breed. Internet short version of these dogs: Africanis. Not recognized as a standardized breed by any major kennel club. The Africanis is a landrace of Southern African dogs. It is believed to be of ancient origin, directly descended from hounds and pariah dogs of ancient Africa, introduced into the Nile Valley from the Levant. Pics Below of our new family members: We are proud to introduce you to Female (Left) and Male (Right) ***Just a small word of advice. Don’t ever get a pet because you think its cute as a baby. There is plenty of research to be done on the internet to tell you exactly what you will be getting yourself into before getting a pet. Don’t get a pet that you might abandon when they grow up or you finally get bored of it or have to move!  

Sep 27 2019
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Our new Q&A (Questions & Answers) page @ Sodwana Bay

By Sodwana Bay

Have you heard of our new Q & A page? This is a fun New page where tourists, locals and the Sodwana Bay informatiom team can all interact together. Where you can ask any question about Sodwana Bay. Such as where  to eat, sleep, best tourist attractions etc. But that’s not all you can ask, ever wonder about the biodiversity of fish and coral under the water. Take a picture add it to the comments below and if you know the answer to the question you can add your comment of the answer. Remember no question is to stupid to ask. Please do not judge questions that are asked on this site. There are always things that might seem obvious to others but to some they have not seen or heard of these objects or creatures yet.

Aug 25 2019
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International coastal cleanup Day (ICC) @ Sodwana Bay

By Sodwana Bay

Hi Everyone. International coastal cleanup (ICC) is scheduled for 21 September 2019. We need as many volunteers as possible to assist with this very worthy cause. Peter from Ufudu Turtle Tours will be coordinating the cleanup on the Sodwana Bay beaches. We already have some of the operators willing to assist. Please forward your details to Peter at: peter@oceanlife.co.za. or 0823911503. We need the following info to arrange for equipment, refuse bags, data sheets etc. Operator, concessionaire or individuals. The number of volunteers willing to assist. We will inform you about the times, meeting point etc. as soon as possible. The rubbish collected will be sorted and the info will be evaluated by SAAMBR, uShaka Sea World and others. A full list of sponsors and supporters will made available. Kind regards. Peter. Source: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1377164042294682/permalink/2641027475908326/?app=fbl

Jun 21 2019
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Activities – Bird Watching @ Sibaya – Sodwana Bay

By Sodwana Bay

With a recording of over 520 different species of birds throughout the iSimangaliso wetland park, this is truly a bird watchers paradise. uMkhuze game reserve offers 420 of the 526 types of bird species across the park. Wetland parks are renowned for their bird diversity, attracting hundreds of birds each day, uMkhuze is no different, with a wide variety of birds such as storks, flamingo and the only known pelican nesting grounds in South Africa. Check out  Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game reserve for big five animal tourist attractions!

Jun 20 2019
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Activities – Turtle Tours @ Sibaya – Sodwana Bay

By Sodwana Bay

Turtle Tours – iSimangaliso Wetland Park If you are planning a trip to Sodwana Bay during the months November through to March, be sure to find out about this exciting activity. Every year from early November mommy Leather Back and Loggerhead turtles come to lay and nest their eggs. She will will lay between 80 -100 eggs in a single nest. After that it can take up to 70 days for the babies to hatch. Meaning hatching time can start anywhere between January and March. After that the baby turtles will have to make their tedious journey back the ocean, battling ghost crabs, jackals, etc. The Wetland Park have been working to conserve and help the turtle population grow again for almost 50 years as most of us know most Turtle species are endangered,  due to habitat loss and by accident been caught in fisher nets.