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2 Mile The most popular of Sodwana's dive sites, 2 Mile is a large reef, measuring just short of 2 km long, and approximately 900m wide. Depths vary between 9m (Pinnacles) and 38+m (Deep Sponge). There are many dive sites scattered within the main body of 2 Mile, and they average out at about 14m-16m. Due to its size, 2 Mile has something for everyone, from massive beds of diverse corals, rocky overhangs & caves, to a massive amount of fishes and weird & wonderful invertebrates. |
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Manta rays: Manta Rays have a diamond disc shape with lobe-like extensions around the mouth. They have been found as large as 5 meters and are the largest of the ray species. They move gracefully and are harmless unless harassed. You can have the opportunity to scuba dive with them at Manta Reef (Tofu) as they come here for the cleaning stations. Manta Rays feed on plankton, pelagic fish and crustaceans. Whilst most manta rays are solitary they can be found swimming in small groups.
Turtles: There are five species of turtle with the most commonly encountered green turtle, leatherback turtle and loggerhead turtle in the warm subtropical waters of Mozambique. Resembling g the tortoise, flippers replace the legs and they move with unexplainable ease amongst the reefs. The leatherback turtle can grow as large as 3 meters in length and weigh up to 900 kg. In summer (October-February), the turtles come ashore at night to dig holes and lay their precious eggs. Unfortunately, they are easy prey to humans and are thus protected against poaching - legislation which is difficult to enforce due to lack of local resources.
Whale Shark: Average Length 12m/Weight 18tThese gentle giants are the largest fish in our oceans. They are filter feeders often found cruising near the surface with their 2m wide mouths ajar. Quite rare today they are protected in many countries, however they are still hunted in parts of the world. They are found cruising the couast off Mozambique on their migrations and throughout summer. Best times to view these gentle giants is late October to early December and then again from late February to early April. They are seen in lesser numbers throughout the entire summer season as well.
Dugong: "They're similar to the Florida manatee. They're about two to three metres (between six and 10 feet) long, about 400 kg (880 lb). They have a lot of meat on them, and they have breasts on the front of their bodies like human females and that's possibly why the mermaid legends have been created," McIntyre said.These wonderous creatures today are extremely rare but are found on areas of the Mozambique coast. They have long life spans and low reproductive rates investing alot of time into each young this combined with many other factors has led to their decline.
Humpback WhalesAverage Length 16m/Weight 40tOften seen off the coast of Mozambique and South Africa from mid June to mid October they move up into the warmer waters to calve. During August and September there is a good chance of seeing mother and calf. They are dark grey with lighter shades around the chin, throat and flukes. The pointed snout is generally covered in fleshy knobs. They often travel in pods of 5 to 10 members. Their primary foods are Krill and small fish such as mackeral and sardines.
Dolphins Like the whale they breath air, suckle their young and have back bones. Apart from siza the major difference is the more developed brain in the dolphin. Off the coast of Southern Africa there are a variety of dolphin species to be found. The more commonly seen though are the Bottlenose and Common Dolphins.The different dolphin species have differing features and dimensions. The Bottlenose Dolphin grows up to 3.5m in length and weighs up to 450kg, while the Common Dolphin averages 2.5m in length and weighs only 150kg.Found in most temperate to tropical waters of the world year round Southern Africa is no different.
Morays :Length Up To 3mMoray encompasses a large family of elongated fish or eels. A variety of this family group are found in the waters of Southern Africa. They inhabit coral and inshore reefs. They generally lurk in caves or crevices waiting for prey to come by. Octopus is the prefered diet though other types of fish also fall prey. Not often seen out of their caves or crevices during the day they will venture out to explore at night. Seaon is year round |
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Kelp: Only the kelp forest of California comes close to resembling this unique environment found no-where else in the world. Kelp (sea bamboo) provides a canopy overhead with their long strap fonds (leaves) suspended on long stalks. They are actually a form of algae with an incredible growth rate that break the force of waves and provide many creatures with food and shelter.
Southern Right Whale: Whale watching season is held from June to December in Cape Town when adult female Southern Right Whales come to give birth and raise their young on our coastline. Black-blue in colour they grow to 17 meters in length and can weigh up to 47 tonnes. Local legislation protects the Southern Right Whale by restricting all whale viewing to a distance of 300meters and now the Southern Right Whale population is increasing satisfactorily.
Nudibranchs: Also known as sea slugs, nudibranchs appear in a fantastic variety of colours such as gas-flamed and silvertipped. These hermaphrodites are often
Seals: Whilst uncoordinated and clumsy on land, seals perform acrobatic gymnastics underwater, twisting and turning their flexible bodies with great speed; it is impossible to keep up! Seals abundance of energy and playfulness is entertaining to scuba divers as their curiosity brings them to you before you can look for them. Seals form colonies around the Cape coast and thus there are many seal islands. The most popular of these dived by scuba divers is Duiker Island near Hout Bay. Cape Fur Seals have streamlined bodies with an insulating layer of blubber to protect them from the cold. They feed on pelagic fish, octopus and rock lobster. |
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When is the best time to see Whale Sharks?  They are best to be seen off the coast of Mozambique during their migrations. See FAQ for more... |
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Backpacker 2 Day Kruger National Park Tented Safari
Two days on Open Land Rover in Kruger National Park.
Package includes two meals per day. Ranger and tented accommodation in Park. Own sleeping bag - rest is supplied, participation required with camp duties.
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