SIYAKWAMUKELA – the South Coast Welcomes You

Includes transfers to the beach, dive leader, after dive coffee/cool drink, return transfer

Directions?: Located in the popular 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 & Protea Banks. 40 minutes drive from Durban city center. Take N2 south, past the airport and Amanzimtoti. Take Umkomaas turnoff, then enquire for directions to your particular area of choice. Transfers: Durban International Airport to the Lodge min R150 - R200 one way Diving:  General week day: (various dive locations can change the times) Weekday launch times (summer and winter) 8 am and 11 am Weekend launch times: summer 6 am, 8 am, 10 am and 12 am wind permitting, and winter its an hour later. Meet one hour before the launch time to kit up and hire any equipment required.

Enjoy a short vehicle ride down to the river mouth for the exciting surf launch on a zodiac. The zodiac takes a maximum of 11 divers, including the divemaster/instructor to lead the dive, plus the skipper with loads of daily experience.  Payment: |Electronic transfer into Nedbank Account is preferred to confirm the booking. 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, 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?:
We offer all aspects in the diving world including:- Dive Charter; Tours to Sodwana & visit The Big 5; Overseas travel – Red Sea, Maldives, Far East; Courses from Beginners to Instructors; air / nitrox fills.

The members: Barry Coleman (PADI Master Instructor & IANTD Trimix & Rebreather Instructor) and Celia Coleman (PADI MSDT 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! View our technical diving page under dive courses.

Accommodation. (More pictures of accommodation available on request)
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.

1) Most Favourite Accommodation:
Up market luxuary accommodation and 5 star international cuisine will give you the peace and tranquility you need for a "get away from it all" holiday. The spacious sun deck perched high above the palmed driveway gives a 180-degree breath taking view of one of South Africa's prime dive site's Aliwal Shoal.

The Guest House has a position that is unequaled on this stretch of the coast and you will enjoy the splendid view of the sun rising above the sea at dawn. At dusk one can star gaze in the hope of spotting a satellite while sharing a cocktail or two with friends at the fully stocked pub on the sun deck. Braai and entertainment area available at all times.

All rooms have TV & Video Machine (videos available) & Ceiling Fan, Mini Bar fully stocked with soda drinks, beer, assorted alchol and chocolates. Tea, Coffee & accessories. En Suite shower, basin & toilet.

Imagine yourself relaxing in a 3M deep heated swimming pool while admiring the Ocean and sipping a cool tall drink in the martini seat. Should you wish to relax, an hour in the heated spa will soak away the days stress.  3 nights / 4 dives, Breakfast, lunch, dinner R1695 pp sharing 2 nights / 3 dives, Breakfast, lunch, dinner R1195 pp sharing Per night including breakfast R265 pp sharing

2) Luxury Accommodation:
Set back from the road in tranquil grounds offers 2 en-suite rooms (twin and double) and 2 en-suite family room, all finished to a high quality standard. All rooms have their own entrance from the main entrance hallway, private patio area, fans and heated bathrooms. Fridges, TV (Mnet), hairdryers, tea/coffee making facilities are in all rooms, with movies available on request. Secure parking is provided. 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. Take advantage of the sub-tropical climate by dining 'al fresco' under the cover of a large thatched gazebo that forms the centrepiece for the garden. A large C shaped 13m swimming pool, which has a deep end of 3m, which is ideal for all diving enthusiasts, hugs the gazebo. Pool loungers are provided for you to sit by the pool and soak up the Durban sunshine. Your host Micky ensures a varied breakfast choice is provided and will ensure special requirements are catered for. R295 pppn incl Bed and Breakfast (single supplement R75)

3) 4 Star Guest House
THIS 4* Guest House is an ideal holiday location for divers and golfers, right on the Umkomaas Golf course, with stunning sea views. Friendly family run home which is a short drive from the beach. 

There are five bedrooms, all with sea view. All are clean and tastefully decorated. All rooms have a silent running Bar Fridge, TV, Video, Hairdryer, Tea and Coffee facilities. 

A huge selection of Videos and DVD’s for Guests entertainment, small Gym, a fully walled property complete with off street parking, and large swimming pool.

R200 – R250 per person including breakfast. (depending on room size). Single supplement additional R50

4) Self catering lodge
Beautifully decorated, sea views, pool, outside braai area. Sleeping 6 - minimum payment R600 or R150 pp – 3 doubles/ twin with seaview , 2 bathrooms, dining room, kitchen and relaxing lounge

2 x 2 man lodge – R175 pp sharing – open plan kitchen/lounge, ensuite, sea views.

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