Villas Accommodation Near Aliwal Shoal
*All distances listed are as the crow flies, and not actual travel distances.
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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 Villas
Luxurious and large, Villas are ideal for those wanting to self-cater with all the comforts and amenities of high-end accommodation. These usually include several bedrooms, with at least the master ensuite. The kitchen and living areas are fully equipped with top-of-the-range facilities; making it easy to whip-up quick holiday meals or go full gourmet should you choose to. The lounge will have a full entertainment system, including Dstv, and wifi can be expected. Due to the general size of the Villas, they are best suited to families, with older children, or small to medium groups of friends.