This is what happens when you try scuba diving Sodwana

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Come and experience Scuba diving in a safe environment before investing! Investigate here why you should join this try scuba diving tour Sodwana, a UNESCO WORLD Heritage Area of South Africa! The Flawless eye-catching seascape vistas will welcome you, but its the powerful and mysterious appeal of the untransformed underwater world that will persuade you…

Personally, one of the best decisions I ever made years ago was to embark on a try scuba diving vacation. Diving appealed, but I wasn’t 100% certain that I wanted to invest. It could have been a disappointing investment! But the opportunity gave me invaluable insight into the underwater world, without having to invest. And that’s why when I saw the launch of this “Try Scuba Diving” tour package I had to share it. .  

Find the best equation for combining an unforgettable diving experience and vacation through:

  • Why “Try Scuba Diving” Sodwana;
  • What is included;
  • Safety;
  • Highlights;
  • Tips.
  • Check reviews

Hit Sodwana Bay waters with Junglers Adventure Tours “Try Scuba Diving’s” bumper trip. The experience is ideal for both first time or inexperienced divers. And experienced divers are welcome to join the party!

Rickus Groenewald, founder of Junglers says, “People are scared of the open ocean and as a result diving. This is because of a lack of knowledge. They are unaware of how safe diving can be. Which is why we introduced an educational dive and training tour. The “Try Scuba Diving” is nearly comparable to a tandem scuba dive, with qualified, experienced and trained professionals at your side. If you didn’t have the guts before, now is your time! And if you love it, invest! If not, at least you have tried!”

Adventure Mania, a reputable and eco-friendly dive centre of the area works alongside Junglers to ensure tours are optimum. They maintain an emphasis on teaching divers to preserve and protect our precious reefs.

Why “Try Scuba Diving” Sodwana is not only a great first dive site, but a premier site:

Situated on the north-east coast of South Africa in iSimangaliso, a UNESCO World Heritage Site is Sodwana Bay, a tiny diving focused beach town. Recognized as a world heritage site for its remarkable:

  • Key factors to ensure the survival of ecosystems, including diversity and interplay.
  • Varied landforms: outstanding coral reefs, sweeping sandy beaches, coastal dunes, lakes, forests, swamps, wetlands, grasslands, and savannah.
  • Varied species: marine, wetland, and savannah.

Divers from around the world return to Sodwana Bay year after year, and it is no surprise with its regular sightings. From pods of dolphins to nesting turtles, and the migration of whales. It offers some of the most varied diving in the world.

Moreover, sport fishing, snorkeling, turtle tours, game drives, and other adventure activities are also popular in Sodwana Bay. 

2 Day Try Scuba Diving Course includes:

  • Basic Theory
  • Pool session
    • You will learn recreational dive skills at your pace:
      • You will have an intro to your equipment. 
      • You will learn how to breathe underwater.
      • You will learn key skills needed during dives. 
  • Ocean dive accompanied by qualified and registered Dive Master / tandem scuba diving
  • All dive permits and entry fees.
  • All air tank refills and gear rentals.

Safety

Conducted by Dive Masters and Qualified Open Ocean, RAID, and commercial Diving Instructors 

The dive instructors are professional, qualified, experienced, and vigilant as their training and courses combined with many practical hours of first-hand experience trained them for any kind of scenario.

Included try Scuba Diving tour Sodwana highlights

  • Sodwana Bay World Heritage Site.
  • St Lucia Wetland Park and Greater St Lucia Wetland Park World Heritage Site.

Additional trip highlights:

  • Open vehicle game drives in the oldest game park in South Africa.
  • Hluhluwe Imfolozi National Park.

Not only do you sightsee marine life, but game-drives are also included in Hluhluwe Imfolozi National Park. The Park is proclaimed to be the oldest game park in South Africa! Sightings can include crocodile, cheetah, spotted hyena, wild dog, hippo, various antelope species, and the Big 5. 

Tips:

It is a great all year round diving destination.

There are over 1000 species of fish.

Lake Sibaya is popular amongst birders.

Find picturesque and quaint historic coffee shops and restaurants.

The exact program will depend on diving times, tides, weather conditions, etc. You will have enough time to complete the course, plus free time for optional activities in and around the area.

Optional Activities:

  • Mkuze Game Reserve and Tembe Elephant Park.
  • Lake SibayaTrip
  • Turtle Tours
  • Quad Bike Tours

Bring along any basic equipment you own including mask, snorkel, and flippers for your tandem scuba diving.

Any equipment or wetsuits you have that you feel comfortable with is a good idea.

Clothing should be comfortable T-shirt and shorts, remember coastal areas are always unpredictable with regards to weather and – so bring along a warm jacket/jersey and a pair of jeans for the fresh ocean breeze and cooler evenings.

Sandals, sunscreen, hat, and sunglasses.

Own personal medication, allergy medication.

Lip ice, eyedrops, and hand moisturizer.

Travel masks

In the end, this trip is all about you and literally opens up a whole new world. Rickus concludes, “A part of adventure travel and the experiences we offer our clients is getting them out of their comfort zones in the safest and most sustainable way for both the environment and for the clients themselves. We believe that pushing people, with the experience and guidance of trained professionals, that first-hand experiences are created and that’s where dreams become a reality!”

For further information or to book this try scuba diving tour Sodwana contact Junglers Adventure Tours

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Tracy Burrows113 Posts

    Tracy Burrows is the founder of the Out There Global platform featuring both cost effective and luxury best cultural vacation ideas & experiences from around the world. From Jan 2014 – Dec 2016 she managed the LatestSightings.com blog (a United Nations World Summit Award Winner: Culture & Tourism 2016 & National Geographic partner). She was also consulting editor at MOZambique Magazine, and a contributing writer at Sawubona Magazine (South African Airways inflight magazine), and Africa Geographic. Prior to her career she obtained a tourism research, and marketing degree, and also graduated from a 2 year ‘Management in Development Program’ in San Diego California. She also acquired a qualification in journalism and media and since it’s been all about culture, adventure and multi media! Her nourishment comes from all those who have impacted her, including: family; friends; and strangers alike. Thank you for joining our journey, and we hope you enjoy finding an immersive experience and the culture & adventure in the destination! Aside from Out There Global Magazine, Tracy has also run Out There Publicity since 2010, a Public Relations, Communications and Search Engine Optimisation Agency for small business.

    7 Comments

    • Andrew Reply

      June 25, 2020 at 2:59 pm

      How many people per tour?

      • OTGtab Reply

        July 18, 2020 at 11:37 am

        What is your email address please and we will get in touch?

    • Brooke Reply

      November 30, 2022 at 8:39 am

      I really like this as I have been hesitent to invest. You always come up with the best ideas

    • Nina Reply

      December 2, 2022 at 7:47 am

      Going to look into this. Scuba has been on my radar for too long. Can you recommend something immersive in New Zealand?

      • OTGtab Reply

        December 3, 2022 at 6:10 am

        Is there any specific activity you prefer?

    • Lol Reply

      December 3, 2022 at 6:12 am

      I will have to look for something similar in Oz. Just immigrated here but looking to go to Tasmania. Do you have any fashionable outdoor insight there? Help

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