Questions & Answers
How do I get from Johannesburg or Durban to Sodwana Bay if I do not have a car?
You can take the Baz Bus. The Baz Bus will drop you off at Bushlands (about 1 ½ hours from Sodwana Bay). We can arrange to collect you from Bushlands and take you to Coral Divers. The cost for this transfer is currently R215.00 per person per way. You can contact the Baz Bus on 021 439 2323 or at www.bazbus.co m
What self catering facilities do you have?
We have a communal kitchen where you can reserve your own individual fridge and all cooking utensils and surfaces are provided. We also have a communal braai and boma area and the resort will light the fire for our guests every evening on request.
What are the GPS Coordinates of Coral Divers:
S 27 33.250, E 032 39.972
Do you offer night dives?
We do offer night dives but this dependant on the weather and sea conditions.
Can I go to 5, 7 and 9 Mile Reef?
Yes you can go to reefs further than 2 mile reef, but this must be arranged directly at the resort as we cannot guarantee these reefs can be dived at as it is dependant on sea and weather conditions. The resort is normally able to dive at least one of these reefs each day.
How can I go about booking my dives?
We have dive planning at the resort at 7pm every night and this is where you can book your dive times and dive sites for the following day. If you are unable to make it to dive planning you can contact the Dive Planner on 079 071 2612 before 7pm the day before you wish to dive to provisionally book your dives.
What size cylinders do you have?
We use 12.2l steel cylinders with din and yolk fittings. They are filled to around 230 bar.
If I am not staying with Coral Divers but wish to dive with Coral Divers do I still have to go to the resort?
You do not have to go to the resort if you are diving with us but not staying with us. You can provisionally book your dives the day before you wish to dive (see above) and can settle your dives at our beach shop. You would need to be on the beach 30 min before each dive.
How close are you situated to the beach?
We are situated about 2km from the beach and have a free shuttle service that goes down to the beach 45min before each dive and comes up after each dive.
How close are you to a shop?
There is a small grocery store 1km from the beach and resort and have all your basic items (bread, milk, etc) There is a larger store in Mbazwana 15km away.
What are the Parks Board Fees?
We are situated inside the National Park and collect the daily park fees and community levies on the parksboards behalf. The current rates are R20.00 entry fee, R65.00 per adult per night and a once off community levy of R5.00.
I have a Rhino Card / Wild Card – do I still have to pay for the Parks Board Fees?
Unfortunately your Rhino Card or Wild Card will not cover the daily Parks Board Fees, or the Community Levy. The Rhino Card will cover the once off entry fee (payable directly at the entrance gate) of R 20.00 per person.
What details do I need to know about the nearest Airstrip?
It is in Mbazwana, and is a grass strip. We suggest you hire security and this is around R240.00 per day (Prices will be supplied by the security company). There are no landing or approach fees.
What activities are available nearby?
We have an activities sheet that we can send to you.
What level of Cellphone coverage is there in Sodwana?
All networks do get reception in Sodwana, but the levels vary.
Is there internet access at the resort?
We do have internet access. If you would like to bring your own computer, modems (using GPRS) will work at Sodwana.
