Five Mile Reef

Best time to dive

November to March; June to November

What you might see

• Bull sharkPeak season
• DolphinLikely
• Hammerhead sharkLikely
• Manta rayPossible
• Moray eelLikely
• NudibranchLikely
• Sea turtlePossible
• Whale sharkPossible

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Certification & difficulty

Advanced Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.

Snorkelling

Not a snorkel site - Not viable - offshore reef system starting at 16m depth, boat-only access through surf

Safety notes

Surf-zone boat launch and landing; depth (Gotham Five Mile to 40m, deco/narcosis risk); surge conditions on shallower sections; remote-reef current exposure

Permits & fees

Site lies within iSimangaliso Wetland Park; conservation/park fees apply for access to Sodwana Bay, exact recreational-diver permit mechanics not confirmed - VERIFY

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Sodwana Bay