An individual of South Africa’s handiest stored secrets and techniques, this group of reefs lies in between two and 4 kilometers offshore and at a depth of twenty to forty meters it’s for stylish divers. Solely 10 minutes drive south of Umkomaas/Aliwal Shoal.
Landers Reef:
Extraordinary Depth 21 – 32 Meters : Main pinnacle, enormous boulders, crevices and massive gullies with tiny sand patches in involving the reefs, caves and overhangs
Finger Reef :
Regular depth 22 – 35meters: Merely simply the best, untouched, unspoilt reef all-around!
Butchers Reef:
Frequent Depth 18 -25 Meters : Boulders, rocks with massive crevices and gullies are attribute of this reef north of Landers. The reef has a wall like formation that’s someplace round 6 meters excessive. Tropical fish like Trumpetfish, Geometric Moray Eel, Natal sea catfish, speckled shrimpfish, Batfish and Improper stonefish are simply a number of the species noticed listed right here. There’s a resident Loggerhead turtle that sleeps in simply one of many many caves and overhangs. This reef can be recognised because the Juvenile Nursery. Loads of species of robust and tender coral.
Cowry Reef:
Regular Depth 19 – 25 Meters : Main boulders scattered about with sand patches in regarding and ledges with overhangs and modest holes within the reef the place Triggerfish conceal. There are quite a choice of completely different species of Cowry shells on this reef sitting down upcoming to or on the big sea sponges. Coral life-style consists of comfy coral like Lifeless-man’s finger, varied shades of Polyp coral swinging within the surge, Black coral bushes as successfully as Inexperienced Fern coral with clouds of Goldies swimming throughout it. Even be on the get hold of for Nudibranchs completely different shades and measurements. Onerous coral consists of Easy horned coral and Leather-based coral.
Outdoor Landers:
Frequent Depth 20 – 28 Meters: A wall of reef that run from North to South. On the ledge you’ll be able to find Pinnacles that kind an enclosure for marine lifetime. The boulders develop good swim via’s and gullies. A lot of the frequent tropical fish species observed proper right here though that is simply one of many additional dives and there are more likely to be thermo clines on this article and there. Batfish, Fusiliers, Ragged Tooth Sharks, Nudibranchs and Rock Lobsters are a prevalent sight amongst the numerous coral species.
Umzamai wall:
Typical Depth 23 – 39 Meters: Substantial boulders, with huge crevices, scattered rocks and gullies to swim by the use of. On the inshore aspect there’s a wall nearly 20 meters substantial with ledges and a cave on the northern side. Important black coral bushes, Polyp coral, White and Pink Thistle coral, Environmentally pleasant Fern coral and heaps much more to be noticed on this untouched reef. The fish on this space are inquisitive and never utilised to divers. Important Moorish Idols, Snappers, Triggerfish, Design Tobies, & Boxy’s.
