SIYAKWAMUKELA – the South Coast Welcomes You

DIVES & ACCOMMODATION

Dive prices include transfers to the beach, dive leader, return transfer, coffee at dive centre

Directions to the Dive Site?: The Dive Centre, with superb sea views, is located in the popularUmkomaas diving village on the Kwa-Zulu Natal South Coast, and within striking distance of all the shark, tropical reef and wreck diving at Aliwal Shoal & Rocky Bay. 40 minutes drive South from Durban city center. Take N2 south, past the old airport and Amanzimtoti. Then take Umkomaas turnoff - please email for a map!

DIVE LAUNCH TIMES

Weekdays:  Meet at the dive centre at 7 am for 8 am launch.  Sometimes this is a double tank dive.

Weekends:  Meet at the dive centre one hour before these launch times. Rebreather divers please arrive earlier: 7 am; 9 am; 11 am; 13 pm . 

The launch is via the river or beach, through the surf, on an 8m zodiac, which holds 11 divers and the skipper.  Enjoy a short 15 – 20 minute ride out to the famous Aliwal Shoal for your reef or wreck dive.  Downtime is usually one hour, and the turnaround time from launch to beaching takes about 2 hours.  There is either an experienced Dive master or Instructor on every dive, to lead you.

PAYMENT Electronic transfer into Nedbank Account is preferred to confirm your booking, otherwise your credit card details are needed to confirm the dive / accommodation. CANCELLATION POLICY Please cancel at least 24 hours in advance to get a refund or to defer. No refunds will be given, once you have confirmed your dives, that is, for last minute seasickness, colds, sunburnt, hangovers or headaches. Enjoy!

Non-diving interests?:
There are also a number of other activities to do in the afternoons like Oribi Gorge. Enjoy the highest fun events in the world – swing out across the waterfall in a 100m arc; slide across the 170m gorge, abseil 110m or enjoy water rafting, mountain biking, horse riding, the Crock farm, Tala game park lunch and drive: and extra Add-on tours to: Shaka Land cultural experience, Safari Game Parks, Valley of 1000 Hills, Ushaka Marine world, Sharks Board, city tours, Sani Pass, Giants Castle/Bushmans Paintings, Battle fields just a few to keep you busy!

Who are we?:

The main members: Barry Coleman (Dive Examiner & Trimix Rebreather Instructor) and Celia Coleman (Diving Instructor) together have many years of combined experience and instructing in the diving industry and can ensure that your diving experiences are safe, easy and fun!

ACCOMMODATION

Please note that accommodation is NOT on the beach as Umkomaas beach does not offer swimming. The closest swimming beach with lifeguards is in Scottburgh, just 10 minutes drive south by car. The accommodation listed below are of similar price, and all lovely bed and breakfasts as per general photo below. It just depends on availability.

If you need accommodation please email me with your preferences on the accommodation and I will see if there are availabilities. It is best to have a car so you can get around Umkomaas and the surrounding areas, as some of the accommodation facilities are about 5 minutes drive from the Dive Centre.

1) Central Accommodation - Walking distance to the Dive Centre.

Rates:  R820 for a double room; R505 single supplement, breakfast included.

Set back from the main road in Umkomaas, in tranquil grounds the creatively renovated building offers 9 en-suite rooms (twin and double) and 2 en-suite family rooms, all finished to a high quality standard some of which have air conditioners. All rooms have their own entrance from the main entrance hallway, 6 of which have private patio areas. All rooms have fans and heated bathrooms, fridges, TV (MNet), hairdryers and tea/coffee making facilities and some have air conditioners. Secure parking is provided. As the property is security fenced, has an automated gate with secure off the road parking, each room has an independent alarm system, coupled with the added security of staff being onsite 24 hours a day, you really can sit back and relax.

Breakfast under a large thatched gazebo by a large C shaped swimming pool, which has a deep end of 3m, is ideal for all diving enthusiasts and hugs the gazebo. Pool loungers are provided for you to sit by the pool and soak up the Durban sunshine. Plus the guests lounge enables guests to avoid adverse weather and, with TV, is a meeting point for rugby etc. Your host Mickey ensures a varied breakfast choice is provided and will ensure special requirements are catered for.

2) Seaviews Forever - 5 minutes from Dive Centre.

Rates:  R825 for a double room; R465 single supplement, breakfast included.

3) Self Catering & Bed and Breakfast Accommodation - 10 minutes from Dive Centre.

Rates:  Bed & Breakfast:   Double R600, single R350

Self Catering units – all have fantastic sea views, own entrance and balcony:    
6 guests: two rooms @ R900 for the unit per night
4 guests: two rooms @ R600 for the unit per night
2 guests: one room  @ R300 for the unit per night

Entertainment area includes pool, sundeck and BBQ area, panaramic sea views, family room including pub, darts, and pool table.  10 minutes drive from the Dive Centre.

4) On Site Accommodation.

Rates:  R300 for a twin/double bed room; R225 single supplement.

Stylish bedsitter and back packer accommodation at the dive centre.  Each room has its own patio outside looking onto the grass where the divers kit up.  Panaramic sea views!  1 x double en-suite room with toilet and basin only.  The other rooms share the stylish communal shower rooms. 

These prices are subject to changes and availability. Please email Celia@Meridiandive.com for for further information and accommodation photos.

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