

Best for beginner divers, 8-18m, boat entry, mild current.
Elusive is a reef site located 500 metres offshore from Mabibi, South Africa. This site is suitable for beginners and offers depths ranging from 8 to 18 metres, with an average depth of 10 metres. Divers access the reef via boat, experiencing mild currents and visibility between 12 and 25 metres. Water temperatures remain warm throughout the year, fluctuating between 23 and 28 degrees Celsius. The topography consists of reef structures, which present a hazard due to sharp coral. Typical dive times are approximately 50 minutes. The habitat supports a variety of reef fish and invertebrates typical of the region.
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Dive planning occurs at 6:30 PM every evening at the resort to book dive times and sites for the following day.
Travel to Sodwana Bay via the R22 from Hluhluwe. Enter iSimangaliso Wetland Park, proceed to the KZN Wildlife Reception Area, and follow the sand road to the Coral Divers reception.
Recorded at this site
Depth
8-18m
Visibility
12-25m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
23-28°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
The site supports a range of reef fish and invertebrates typical of the region's marine habitat.
Yes, the site is rated as suitable for beginners.
The depth ranges from 8 to 18 metres, with an average depth of 10 metres.
Elusive is a boat dive located 500 metres from the shore; a boat is required to reach the site.
The site is primarily a dive location with depths reaching 18 metres, accessed by boat.
Diving at Elusive in Rocktail Bay requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Elusive in Rocktail Bay. Water temperatures range from 23°C to 28°C.
Elusive in Rocktail Bay typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Elusive in Rocktail Bay typically ranges from 12 metres to 25 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.