Stringer
Also known as: Big Stringer
Best time to dive
January to December; November to April; April to September
What you might see
- Manta rayLikely
- Moray eelLikely
- NudibranchLikely
- Sea turtleLikely
- Whale sharkLikely
Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.
Certification & difficulty
Open Water
Snorkelling
Not a snorkel site - Limited - reef top is ~14 m, reached by boat.
Safety notes
Small footprint - easy to drift off the reef onto sand; stay oriented.
Permits & fees
Inside iSimangaliso Wetland Park MPA (World Heritage). Requires a South African MPA scuba permit (annual, via the Post Office, or temporary monthly permits through dive shops/operators; valid across SA MPAs) plus the iSimangaliso gate entrance and vehicle fees. Amounts change - confirm before booking.
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Sodwana Bay
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.