Planning
Your Trip

When
packing for your trip to Sodwana please take a moment to look at our
list of commonly forgotten items

Dive
Cards/Logbooks, we need to see them before you dive. If you have
misplaced them let us know and we can help you find new copies.

Dive
Equipment – please double check everything you think is
in your dive bag is really there.

Set
your computer to sea level. Whilst some computers will do this
automatically, not all do. Try not to bend your computer by diving at
the wrong setting.

Check
your dive insurance is up to date, we recommend Divers Alert Network.

If
you are prone to seasickness see your Doctor for medication before
you leave. Also alert us and we can give you the best seat on the
boat.

If
you are taking malaria medication for your trip, make sure you start
it as prescribed often sometime before you arrive.

When
to Visit

There
is no best time of year to dive in Sodwana. With a temperature range
of 20-28 degrees, the water is never cold. We have a lot of humpback
whales in winter time, Whalesharks we have all year round, but they
are normally easier to find in summer.

One
thing to consider when planning your trip is the air temperature and
humidity, remembering that Southern Hemisphere seasons are opposite
those of the Northern Hemisphere, our winter is your summer. To visit
from a cold winter in a North European Country to our hot humid
summer maybe uncomfortable for some. Contact us to check. However,
Sodwana Bay Lodge is air conditioned so your evenings will be
pleasantly cool.

Accommodation
– Sodwana Bay Lodge

We
partner with Sodwana Bay Lodge to provide not only the best diving,
but the best accommodation in Sodwana Bay.

The
lodge rooms feature Satellite DStv, Air Con, phones, Bar Fridges,
en-suite shower and toilet and ceiling fans.

They
are serviced daily, and include complimentary tea and coffee making
facilities. The chalets are situated right in the heart of the
Lodge’s diving and fishing centres and are adjacent to the
volleyball court, Leatherback restaurant, swimming pool and bar.

We
recommend that you stay at Sodwana Bay Lodge. The accommodation, food
and service are the best in town, ensuring you are well rested before
your dives. The Lodge also provide excellent dive/dinner/room
packages.

We
will of course welcome divers who are not staying at the Lodge, but
will give lodge guests preference over very busy times.

To
book at the lodge contact Reservations on:
Tel: +27 (0)35 571
9101,
Email: reservations@sodwanabaylodge.com 
Website: http://www.sodwanabaylodge.com/

Getting
to SBLSC

International
flights arrive into Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town from all over
the world. The fastest way to arrive from any of these places is to
book a flight to Richards Bay (via Johannesburg).

If
you are flying into Johannesburg, the fastest way to arrive is to
book an internal flight to Richards Bay then to hire a car and drive
to Sodwana (roughly 2 hours).

If
you are flying into Durban (King Shaka International) then hire a car
and drive to Sodwana, this will take you a little less than 4 hours).

Cape
Town, whilst a world class destination is not the ideal arrival spot
for a quick trip to Sodwana. It is possible to book an internal
flight to Richards Bay and then hire a car, but the only real reason
to visit Cape Town first is to visit Cape Town first.

As
an internal traveller Sodwana is poorly served by Public Transport
apart from the ubiquitous taxis. Whilst we would not recommend the
use of taxis it is possible for the brave at heart.

Sodwana
Bay Lodge can organise transfers from airports, although these tend
to be expensive and a hired car may be cheaper and offer more
freedom. Feel free to contact us for more information.