A single of South Africa’s greatest stored tricks, this team of reefs lies in between two and four kilometers offshore and at a depth of 20 to forty meters it is for advanced divers. Only 10 minutes push south of Umkomaas/Aliwal Shoal.
Landers Reef:
Typical Depth 21 – 32 Meters : Large pinnacle, substantial boulders, crevices and big gullies with tiny sand patches in between the reefs, caves and overhangs
Finger Reef :
Common depth 22 – 35meters: Just the most effective, untouched, unspoilt reef all-around!
Butchers Reef:
Average Depth 18 -25 Meters : Boulders, rocks with significant crevices and gullies are attribute of this reef north of Landers. The reef has a wall like development that is around 6 meters significant. Tropical fish like Trumpetfish, Geometric Moray Eel, Natal sea catfish, speckled shrimpfish, Batfish and Wrong stonefish are just some of the species observed right here. There is a resident Loggerhead turtle that sleeps in one particular of the several caves and overhangs. This reef is also regarded as the Juvenile Nursery. A lot of species of tricky and tender coral.
Cowry Reef:
Common Depth 19 – 25 Meters : Large boulders scattered close to with sand patches in concerning and ledges with overhangs and smaller holes in the reef in which Triggerfish disguise. There are rather a variety of different species of Cowry shells on this reef sitting following to or on the massive sea sponges. Coral lifestyle is made up of delicate coral like Useless-man’s finger, various colors of Polyp coral swinging in the surge, Black coral trees as properly as Green Fern coral with clouds of Goldies swimming around it. Also be on the appear out for Nudibranchs a variety of hues and measurements. Hard coral consists of Easy horned coral and Leather coral.
Outside Landers:
Regular Depth 20 – 28 Meters: A wall of reef that run from North to South. On the ledge you can come across Pinnacles that type an enclosure for maritime lifestyle. The boulders generate pleasant swim through’s and gullies. Most of the widespread tropical fish species observed here whilst this is 1 of the deeper dives and there are likely to be thermo clines here and there. Batfish, Fusiliers, Ragged Tooth Sharks, Nudibranchs and Rock Lobsters are a popular sight among the lots of coral species.
Umzamai wall:
Regular Depth 23 – 39 Meters: Large boulders, with big crevices, scattered rocks and gullies to swim by. On the inshore facet there is a wall nearly 20 meters superior with ledges and a cave on the northern side. Large black coral trees, Polyp coral, White and Pink Thistle coral, Eco-friendly Fern coral and a lot more to be noticed on this untouched reef. The fish in this region are inquisitive and not used to divers. Major Moorish Idols, Snappers, Triggerfish, Product Tobies, & Boxy’s.
