3 Mile Reef Hotspots

Best months: Jan–Dec

Protected Area

iSimangaliso Marine Protected Area

Why dive here

With 558+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blacktip reef sharks, blue sharks, blue-spotted stingrays and bull sharks - 3 Mile Reef Hotspots offers some of Sodwana Bay's richest reef diving. Water sits around 28°C.

Marine lifeBarracuda, Blacktip Reef Sharks, Blue Sharks, Blue-Spotted Stingrays and Bull Sharks · 558+ species recorded

Water28°C · warmest January, February, March

CharacterReef dive

StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

3 Mile Reef Hotspots is where we send divers looking for that specific Sodwana magic without venturing too deep. We love dropping into a cloud of fusiliers here, often so thick you just hover and watch them swirl. The reef plate itself is a honeycomb of small overhangs and ledges, perfect for hunting out critters. Look for the Gelatinous Cardinalfish lurking in the shadows, or the bright flash of a Candy Cane Wrasse darting across the coral. Our favourite is spotting the Rama Rao's Scorpionfish, they're absolute masters of disguise, melting into the reef texture. You’ll typically find us spending most of our time between 18 and 25 metres here, though it does drop to 32m. It’s a site that rewards slow diving and a keen eye. While it’s not known for big pelagics, we’ve certainly had Common Eagle Rays glide by. Visibility averages around 8 metres, which isn't always fantastic, but it forces you to focus on the intricate details of the reef and the smaller inhabitants, which is where 3 Mile Hotspots really shines.

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