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Cruise Sub-Aqua is the in-water operation and concentrates specifically in our natural marine heritage and we offer many exciting dive packages to choose from.

» ROCKTAIL BAY - KWAZULU NATAL

Rocktail Bay Introduction
The Lodge
Scuba Diving
Turtles
Dive Rates
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Rocktail Bay, situated on KwaZulu-Natal's remote north-eastern seaboard, is a diverse region of forested dunes (boasting some of the highest vegitated sand-dunes in the world) , wetlands, sandy beaches, woodlands and warm seas.

Rocktail Bay Lodge is located within the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park, one of South Africa's World Heritage Sites, which spans a range of ecological zones. Situated offshore from Rocktail Bay is the Maputaland Marine Reserve which offers an additional sanctuary with extraordinary diving and snorkelling encounters with huge shoals of fish, dolphins and whales.

On land, this lush area has a variety of animals, birds and plant life that provide a natural counterpoint to the bushveld areas of southern Africa. Few sections of the South African coastline are as unspoilt and secluded as the area in the vicinity of Rocktail Bay. Today it is known for its superlative dive spots, as well as the Loggerhead and Leatherback turtles that come to lay their eggs on the beaches.

 

THE LODGE:

The lodge is situated metres inland from the warm Indian Ocean and one of the most incredible beaches in all of South Africa. The lodge is built out of the wind, just inland from the beach within the forest canopy of vegetated dunes that occur along Maputaland's coastline. Rocktail offers perhaps the most private beach experience in South Africa, with nearly 40 kilometres of unspoilt, pristine coastline where it is possible to walk for hours without meeting another soul. Accommodation is in 11 tree-house chalets. Each en suite room has its own private balcony and an additional outdoor shower in the forest. The main area of the lodge has an inviting lounge and meals are enjoyed either in the separate dining room, at the poolside or under a huge Natal Mahogany tree.
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SCUBA DIVING:

At Manzengwenya, 11km south of the camp, we have our own fully accredited dive centre. We offer boating excursions out to sea around low tide to enjoy SCUBA (and snorkelling) on the pristine coral reefs offshore. (Please take special note that dive certification and pre-booking is compulsory for SCUBA activities). Other lodge activities include fly-fishing, snorkelling, swimming and drives to Black Rock, the nearby Hippo Pools and to the surrounding community in open 4x4 Land Rovers.
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TURTLES:

Rocktail Bay's beaches are world-renown as an important turtle nesting sanctuary where the endangered loggerhead and giant Leatherback turtles come ashore to lay their eggs in the dunes. During the summer months (Oct-March) Rocktail Bay Lodge is integrally involved in ongoing turtle research. Guests are able to accompany the resident turtle expert on research drives at low tide at night helping to monitor the turtles' nesting numbers and behaviour.
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RATES:

Rocktail Bay Lodge [Fully Inclusive]

01 January 2008 to 31 December 2008
Adults: R1 750.00 - per adult per night sharing.
Single: R2 340.00 - per single guest per night
Children: R350.00 - per child under 14 per night sharing with adults

Turtle Drives - 01 January 2008 to 31 December 2008
Adults: - R150 per person
Children: - (0 -14) : R100 per child

The above rates include and exclude the following:

Rocktail Bay Lodge Includes:
Accommodation; meals; return scheduled transfers from Coastal Cashews to the lodge (daily at 10:30, 14:00 & 16:00); Park entrance fees; daily activities; laundry services; SA Tourism levy; accommodation Value Added Tax at 14%

Rocktail Bay Lodge Excludes:
SCUBA diving; boat based snorkelling; private transfers from Coastal Cashews to the lodge at times that differ to our scheduled transfer times; all items of a personal nature; drinks; curios; cancellation; baggage & medical insurance; any unrelated excursions & staff gratuities.

Scuba Diving at Rocktail Bay Lodge:

KINDLY NOTE THAT SCUBA DIVING MUST BE PRE-BOOKED TO SECURE A SEAT ON THE DIVE BOAT. ROCKTAIL BAY LODGE HAS A NO DIVE CARD - NO DIVE POLICY.
When making your booking, please requst pricings on the other activities offered to guests at Rocktail Bay Lodge. These activities include Quad Biking, Horse Riding, Stargazing, Sangoma Visits, Guided Community Walks and the Gugulesizwe Cultural Village.

Cost of other Excursions:
SCUBA Diving: R350.00 per person per dive
Turtle Drives: R150.00 per person per drive
Private Transfers: R250.00 one way per person
(From Coastal Cashews to Rocktail Bay Lodge)
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Rocktail Beach Camp
(Dinner, bed and breakfast]


01 January 2008 to 31 December 2008
Adults: R1 050.00 - per adult per night sharing.
Single: R1 640.00 - per single guest per night
Children: R350.00 - per child under 14 per night sharing with adults

The above rates include and exclude the following:

Rocktail Beach Camp Includes:
Accommodation; Dinner, Breakfast; return scheduled transfers from Coastal Cashews to the lodge (daily at 10:30, 14:00 & 16:00); Park entrance fees; SA Tourism levy; accommodation Value Added Tax at 14%

Rocktail Beach Camp Excludes:
SCUBA diving; boat based snorkelling; private transfers from Coastal Cashews to the lodge at times that differ to our scheduled transfer times; all items of a personal nature; drinks; curios; cancellation; baggage & medical insurance; any unrelated excursions & staff gratuities, Laundry, Daily Activiti

Scuba Diving at Rocktail Beach Camp:

KINDLY NOTE THAT SCUBA DIVING MUST BE PRE-BOOKED TO SECURE A SEAT ON THE DIVE BOAT. ROCKTAIL BAY LODGE HAS A NO DIVE CARD - NO DIVE POLICY.
When making your booking, please requst pricings on the other activities offered to guests at Rocktail Beach Camp. These activities include Quad Biking, Horse Riding, Stargazing, Sangoma Visits, Guided Community Walks and the Gugulesizwe Cultural Village.

Cost of other Excursions:
SCUBA Diving:
R350.00 per person per dive
Private Transfers: R250.00 one way per person
(From Coastal Cashews to Rocktail Bay Lodge)

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