When divers, fishermen and eco-adventurers can resist the call of the great African outdoors no more, they return to one place - Sodwana in northern KwaZulu Natal, South Africa.

In the heart of the Maputaland region, close to the pristine Lake Shazibe, nestling behind the world's highest natural dunes, a short distance from the sea, Sodwana Bay Lodge has been carefully designed to match the rustic eco-orientated nature of the region.

Sodwana Bay Lodge is about 6 hours drive Johannesburg and 3 and half hours from Durban.

Relax at Sodwana Bay Lodge in the comfort of one of our 21 twin-bed, reed and thatch chalets. All chalets have en-suite shower and toilet, ceiling fan and mosquito nets; 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, Leatherbacks restaurant, swimming pool and bar.

Sodwana Bay Lodge has much to offer when it comes to eating out. The lodge restaurant - Leatherbacks Seafood and Grill, boasts a varied menu, attentive service and a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

For a more social dining experience, communal barbecues in a Zulu Boma (enclosure) have proven to be a most suitable alternative and are generally accompanied by zestful ethnic dancing.

And for those who love to relax, hot and sunny afternoons can be spent at the lodge's popular poolside bar, where guests can swap experiences.

Breakfast and dinner is included during your stay at Sodwana Bay Lodge.

The warm Indian Ocean currents of the Mozambique Channel wash onto the shores of Maputaland, a timeless realm of astounding bio-diversity and beauty. Here, on the relatively untouched eastern seaboard of southern Africa, wide lakes and extensive river estuaries shimmer with life, fertile swamp and sand forest abound with rare and protected animal and plant species, while towering dunes shelter golden beaches from the lush interior.

Venturing oceanwards, the seabed is bejewelled with coral reefs and formations of dramatic splendour, staging an unceasing pageant of every imaginable kind of marine life.

Africa's renowned "Big-5" - elephant, rhino, buffalo, lion and leopard - are complimented by a rich array of antelope and bird species. Here the "Big-5" can become the prized "Big-6" as humpback whales spout and gambol close to shore.

• Horse riding
• Quad biking
• Deep sea fishing
• Scuba diving, and diving courses
• Snorkeling
• Muzi Pans (bird watching and canoeing)
• Game viewing
• Sodwana Spa experience
• Zulu Croc Sanctuary.

Conference Organisers crying out for conference venues with flavour - look no further! Sodwana Bay Lodge has all the facilities to host rewarding "Spirit of Africa" conferences and functions, and are building a growing reputation as a premier locale for stimulating teambuilding and incentive ventures.

Between 20 and 50 delegates can be accommodated.

FACILITIES INCLUDE:

Overhead Projector, flip chart, white board.

TEAM BUILDING ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:

Beach drives, Treasure hunts, Micro-lite flights, Turtle trips, Map reading activities, Quad bike rides and trips and Scuba dives.

Please enquire about dive packages and frequent special offers.

Accommodation:

• Includes - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, SBL Gate Levy of R15.00 per vehicle.
• Excludes - TOMSA Levy of 1% of accommodation.
• Excludes - KZN entry fee at R20.00 per adult + R15.00 per child.
• Children (2 - 12 Years) rate is 50% of adult rate.
• Rates quoted per person per night.