{"id":29822,"date":"2023-10-30T12:19:16","date_gmt":"2023-10-30T10:19:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/?p=29822"},"modified":"2023-10-31T09:15:33","modified_gmt":"2023-10-31T07:15:33","slug":"summer-daze","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/blog\/2023\/10\/30\/summer-daze\/","title":{"rendered":"SUMMER DAZE"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4><strong>It\u2019s a slow road to Sodwana Bay, but most travellers would agree that this beautiful spot on the east coast is well worth the journey.<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-29841 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/10\/20230928_141157b-e1698059645229-400x321.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"321\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/10\/20230928_141157b-e1698059645229-400x321.jpg 400w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/10\/20230928_141157b-e1698059645229-1024x822.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/10\/20230928_141157b-e1698059645229-768x617.jpg 768w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/10\/20230928_141157b-e1698059645229-696x559.jpg 696w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/10\/20230928_141157b-e1698059645229-1068x858.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/10\/20230928_141157b-e1698059645229-523x420.jpg 523w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/10\/20230928_141157b-e1698059645229.jpg 1507w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/>Nestled in the wilderness of iSimangaliso Wetland Park, Coral Divers is a welcome sight after a four-hour drive from Ballito. Rustic, but comfortable wooden cabins are set in an area of unspoilt coastal forest. After settling into our chalet, we enjoyed a sundowner on the deck while red duiker, mongoose and crested guinea fowl roamed the gardens and mischievous Samango monkeys played in the trees above us. In the evening, dinner \u2013 a wholesome spread of roast chicken, salads and veggies \u2013 was served in a communal dining area. Every evening a buffet dinner is available, but for those who prefer a self-catering option, there\u2019s a modern, fully-equipped kitchen available with everything you need to rustle up a meal, as well as a braai area and restaurant. With full tummies, we enjoyed a drink under the full moon, acutely aware that we were far from the bright lights of the city. There is something truly magical about staying in the park, away from the hustle and bustle of town and with the relaxed atmosphere of a remote bush camp.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-29842\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/10\/20230929_091607.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1936\" height=\"1452\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/10\/20230929_091607.jpg 1936w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/10\/20230929_091607-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/10\/20230929_091607-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/10\/20230929_091607-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/10\/20230929_091607-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/10\/20230929_091607-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/10\/20230929_091607-265x198.jpg 265w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/10\/20230929_091607-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/10\/20230929_091607-1068x801.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/10\/20230929_091607-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/10\/20230929_091607-1920x1440.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1936px) 100vw, 1936px\" \/>Stepping outside in the morning, we were greeted with the sound of birdsong in every direction. In fact, the area is well-loved for its birdlife and being in the protected Sodwana Bay National Park, Coral Divers is home to a wide range of flora and fauna, including turacos, green coucal and collared sunbirds. After a delicious breakfast buffet, we set off to explore the resort \u2013 there are two training pools for those who would like to complete their PADI certification or a refresher course, as well as a splash pool, a small play area for kids, TV lounge, bar and pretty gardens with picnic tables under the trees.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-29843\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/10\/20230929_113700.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1929\" height=\"1188\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/10\/20230929_113700.jpg 1929w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/10\/20230929_113700-400x246.jpg 400w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/10\/20230929_113700-1024x631.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/10\/20230929_113700-768x473.jpg 768w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/10\/20230929_113700-1536x946.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/10\/20230929_113700-356x220.jpg 356w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/10\/20230929_113700-696x429.jpg 696w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/10\/20230929_113700-1068x658.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/10\/20230929_113700-682x420.jpg 682w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/10\/20230929_113700-1920x1182.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1929px) 100vw, 1929px\" \/>The beach is a short drive from the resort, and as we were treated to beautiful weather, we took the opportunity to wander down to Jesser Point, the rocky point from which the dive boats launch. At low tide, it\u2019s a beautiful spot for snorkelling, as well as for exploring shallow rock pools. The marine life is rich, and we spent the morning adventuring in and out of the water. After some exercise and plenty of sea air, we had worked up an appetite and decided to pop into the nearby restaurant at Mseni Beach Lodge. With big windows, plenty of natural light and an unrivalled sea view, it\u2019s an easy place to while away a few hours.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-29844\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/10\/20230929_135914-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/>There\u2019s something for everyone on the menu \u2013 from tapas and salad to pizza and vegan dishes \u2013 but we enjoyed some Sodwana-style seafood, including grilled fish, prawns and calamari. We were even lucky enough to spot some whales splashing close to the shore from our table on the shady deck.<\/p>\n<p>Sodwana Bay is perhaps most famous for its world-class diving and the nature reserve lies next to Africa\u2019s most southern coral reefs. After a quick refresher in the morning with one of the resort\u2019s dive masters, we set off for Two Mile Reef. The reef is a short boat ride from the shore and boasts incredible topography, including dramatic overhangs, coral gardens and shallow caves. It\u2019s alive with marine life, including white tip reef sharks, rays and turtles. We were lucky enough to encounter an octopus showing off, as well as a huge honeycomb moray eel and an impressive potato bass. With visibility of around 15 metres, it was possible to see some beautiful details and pretty creatures like peacock mantis shrimps, porcelain crabs and colourful nudibranchs.<\/p>\n<p>Coral Divers has a gazebo set up on the beach, so after surfacing there was time for coffee and a snack before heading out to the second dive of the day, this time to Four Buoys, also on Two Mile reef. With even better visibility of around 20 metres, we spotted an amazing variety of fish and some really incredible corals. The dive operation was seamless \u2013 everything from booking a refresher to arranging a dive and borrowing equipment was super-easy and the team was approachable and always ready to help.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-29845\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/10\/pexels-daniel-torobekov-5560909.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1546\" height=\"1650\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/10\/pexels-daniel-torobekov-5560909.jpg 1546w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/10\/pexels-daniel-torobekov-5560909-375x400.jpg 375w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/10\/pexels-daniel-torobekov-5560909-959x1024.jpg 959w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/10\/pexels-daniel-torobekov-5560909-768x820.jpg 768w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/10\/pexels-daniel-torobekov-5560909-1439x1536.jpg 1439w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/10\/pexels-daniel-torobekov-5560909-696x743.jpg 696w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/10\/pexels-daniel-torobekov-5560909-1068x1140.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/10\/pexels-daniel-torobekov-5560909-394x420.jpg 394w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1546px) 100vw, 1546px\" \/>After a morning of diving, we spent the afternoon relaxing under the white milkwoods back at camp before wandering back to Mseni for one last cocktail and a final glimpse at the whales just off shore. From the deck, we could see unspoilt natural bush, pristine beach and an endless sea\u2026 there really is something unique about this stretch of the Elephant Coast, and there\u2019s no doubt that we\u2019ll be back again.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Details:<\/strong> Coral Divers, <a href=\"https:\/\/coraldivers.co.za\/\">www.coraldivers.co.za<\/a>; bookings@coraldivers.co.za; 033 345 6531;<br \/>\nMseni Beach Lodge, <a href=\"https:\/\/mseni.co.za\/\">www.mseni.co.za<\/a>; bookings@mseni.co.za; 033 345 6531<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s a slow road to Sodwana Bay, but most travellers would agree that this beautiful spot on the east coast is well worth the journey. Nestled in the wilderness of iSimangaliso Wetland Park, Coral Divers is a welcome sight after a four-hour drive from Ballito. 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