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7 Miles Reef

Seven Mile Reef is a proper Sodwana staple, and our pick for divers who appreciate a bit of space and some truly impressive coral structures. We’ve always loved the feeling of dropping onto a reef that seems to just stretch out forever, unlike some of the more compact sites further north. You’ll find some seriously big brain corals here, some with intricate folds that make them look like giant, living sculptures. The average depth around 16m makes it a relaxed dive, but the currents can pick up, so it's a site for those comfortable with a negative entry and a bit of drift. Keep an eye out for the big Malabar groupers lurking in the shadows; they’re often spotted alongside the more colourful wrasse and busy shoals of fusiliers. We've had some memorable encounters with silvertip sharks cruising the deeper edges too. It’s a site that rewards a slow pace, letting you really take in the scale of the reef and the constant movement of reef fish like the gorgeous gussies.