Not only is &Beyond Phinda Private Game Reserve‘s unique location known for its abundant wildlife, diversity of habitats and wide range of safari activities, it is also set within easy reach of the Indian Ocean coastline and the famous iSimangaliso / Greater St Lucia Wetland Park. Adding to Phinda’s wildlife charms, the marine diversity of nearby Sodwana Bay is easily accessible, with exceptional scuba diving, fishing and even turtle watching listed as some of its main attractions. Choose from a variety of seasonal activities to explore the Maputaland region and it’s ocean adventures.
Ocean adventures
From turtle nesting adventures to ocean safaris and scuba diving, &Beyond Phinda offers a host of marine encounters.
Ocean adventures near Phinda Private Game Reserve
Indian Ocean scuba dive
Renowned as one of the top five diving destinations in the world, dives at Sodwana Bay reveal just a taste of the wide-ranging biodiversity found here.
Turtle Nesting Adventure
Witness enormous leatherback and loggerhead turtles emerge from the Indian Ocean at Sodwana Bay to lay their precious eggs in the sun-warmed sand, as they have done for hundreds of millions of years.
Maputaland Ocean Safari
Discover some of South Africa’s most beautiful marine life on board a semi-rigid inflatable boat, and snorkel amongst some of the country’s most magnificent coral reef, viewing a bevvy of iridescent tropical fish.
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