Guest Houses Accommodation Near Aliwal Shoal
*All distances listed are as the crow flies, and not actual travel distances.
Aliwal Shoal Reviews
More info about Aliwal Shoal
Aliwal Shoal is located off the KwaZulu-Natal southern coast near Umkomaas and within a Protected Marine Reserve. The shoal consists mostly of undersea fossil dunes and drop-offs that have sheltered breeding fish for centuries and it’s here that divers flock to see the diverse marine life and experience close encounters with a number of shark species. The shoal is classified a subtropical reef and contains both hard and soft coral.
Two shipwrecks make for an interesting dive for experienced divers, the Nebo and the Produce sank almost a century apart and both lie roughly 30m underwater.
The variety of sharks visiting Aliwal Shoal is impressive and the elusive tiger shark is mostly see at Protea Banks during the start of the winter months. Other sharks to be seen include the bullet-shaped Zambezi, the passive but fearsome-looking ragged tooth – or raggies as they are better known – and the hammerhead. Raggies arrive in numbers to mate... Show more
About Guest Houses
For a more down to earth experience there are guest houses. Less expensive than hotels, they offer a more homey environment, as well as more privacy. Converted from a private house it’s a much gentler environment and for those with furry friends, there are also pet friendly options. They are usually well situated with shops and places of interest nearby. Being so small it offers a much more personal and intimate attention to it’s upkeep, leaving you with a more polished and homely experience.