Scuba Dive at Rocktail Bay – KwaZulu-Natal

Rocktail Bay, situated on KwaZulu-Natal's remote north-eastern seaboard, is a diverse region of forested dunes (boasting some of the highest vegitated sand-dunes in the world) , wetlands, sandy beaches, woodlands and warm seas.Rocktail Bay Lodge is located within the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park, one of South Africa's World Heritage Sites, which spans a range of ecological zones. Situated offshore from Rocktail Bay is the Maputaland Marine Reserve which offers an additional sanctuary with extraordinary diving and snorkelling encounters with huge shoals of fish, dolphins and whales.On land, this lush area has a variety of animals, birds and plant life that provide a natural counterpoint to the bushveld areas of southern Africa. Few sections of the South African coastline are as unspoilt and secluded as the area in the vicinity of Rocktail Bay. Today it is known for its superlative dive spots, as well as the Loggerhead and Leatherback turtles that come to lay their eggs on the beaches.

 

THE LODGE

The lodge is situated metres inland from the warm Indian Ocean and one of the most incredible beaches in all of South Africa. The lodge is built out of the wind, just inland from the beach within the forest canopy of vegetated dunes that occur along Maputaland's coastline. Rocktail offers perhaps the most private beach experience in South Africa, with nearly 40 kilometres of unspoilt, pristine coastline where it is possible to walk for hours without meeting another soul. Accommodation is in 11 tree-house chalets. Each en suite room has its own private balcony and an additional outdoor shower in the forest. The main area of the lodge has an inviting lounge and meals are enjoyed either in the separate dining room, at the poolside or under a huge Natal Mahogany tree.

 

SCUBA DIVING

At Manzengwenya, 11km south of the camp, we have our own fully accredited dive centre. We offer boating excursions out to sea around low tide to enjoy SCUBA (and snorkelling) on the pristine coral reefs offshore. (Please take special note that dive certification and pre-booking is compulsory for SCUBA activities). Other lodge activities include fly-fishing, snorkelling, swimming and drives to Black Rock, the nearby Hippo Pools and to the surrounding community in open 4x4 Land Rovers.

TURTLES

Rocktail Bay's beaches are world-renown as an important turtle nesting sanctuary where the endangered loggerhead and giant Leatherback turtles come ashore to lay their eggs in the dunes.

During the summer months (Oct-March) Rocktail Bay Lodge is integrally involved in ongoing turtle research. Guests are able to accompany the resident turtle expert on research drives at low tide at night helping to monitor the turtles' nesting numbers and behaviour.

Scuba Diving at Rocktail Bay Lodge

Guests can pre-book for one confirmed dive per day but payment must be made direct at the lodge (low tide permitting)» If additional diving is possible on the same day then this will only be confirmed at the lodge»

Costs for all dives have to be settled direct by guests at the lodge:R350.00 per person for the first dive per day and R300.00 for a second diveR250 per person for snorkelingEquipment Hire – is available direct at the lodge

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